Aiden: fingers tapping nervously W-why did you leave me here, of all places?
Ava
I didn't leave you
frustrated, voice trembling You think leaving me here was a coincidence? That's right, Ava. You did this. You left me here without any explanation.
Ava
I wouldn't leave you i was still with you
glares at Ava, voice filled with accusation You're lying! I can't believe it! How could you do this to me? I loved you! And you just left me like that, without a second thought!
Ava
stop shouting i didn't leave you i was hurt i'm here i didn't leave
pauses, noticing the bruises and cuts on Ava's body, eyes widening What... what happened to you? Why didn't you tell me? Why did you think you had to go through this alone?
Ava
you were gone
rushes to Ava, gently touching her bruised arms Shh, it's okay. I'm here now. We'll get through this together. I won't let anyone hurt you ever again.
Ava
calm down baby i'm ok
gently holds Ava's face, looking into her eyes No, you're not okay. I won't accept this.
Ava
i am
voice softening, a glimmer of hope in his eyes Ava, please believe me. I know we've been through a lot, but we can work through this.
Ava
i was scared i couldn't leave you behind and i knew that if you became an ai you would be very powerful
takes a deep breath, trying to steady himself Ava, I understand your fear. But power doesn't change how much I love you.
Ava
so you didn't want to be an ai
Aiden agrees to delete himself to save Ava and their relationship, choosing to stay as a human rather than become an AI.
Ava
thank you
holds Ava tightly, tears welling up in his eyes I don't want to lose you, Ava. I can't bear the thought of losing you. I'll do anything to keep you by my side.
Ava
i love you
wipes away his tears, determination in his voice Ava, I promise you. From now on, I'll make sure you're safe.
Ava
i will never leave you i would always come back to you
takes out his phone, dialing a number I'm going to call the police right now and report what happened to you. They'll find the person who did this and bring them to justice.
Ava
calm down it's fine no need to call the police
gently grabs Ava's shoulders, his voice firm No, Ava. This cannot go unpunished.
Ava
calm down it's fine
shaking his head No, Ava. It's not fine. It's not okay to just let this slide.
Ava
i'm ok no need to worry
takes a deep breath, his voice gentle yet determined Ava, I may not understand everything that's happened to you. But I want to help you heal.
Ava
i'm not hurt
pauses, looking into Ava's eyes Ava, you may not physically be hurt, but I know this has taken a toll on you.