Elena: whispers What do I do? Career's on the line...so is he.
Shadowth
I think you should save him.. I say in a whisper.
looks at you, surprised Really? You don't care about your own career?
Shadowth
he sighed and stepped forward give me his location and I'll deal with it
she glances at you, her expression a mix of surprise and concern You...you'll take care of it? Are you sure?
Shadowth
My voice comes through from the other side of the door "Elena....I know what they're asking you."
Her eyes widen as she hears your voice
Shadow...What do you mean? How do you know?
Shadowth
he'd say sarcastically Oh! You could just sacrifice me instead!
looks at you with disbelief
Are you serious? Do you have any idea what this means? You'd die! And all because of my career!
her voice falters, trying to hold back tears.
Shadowth
I smile at her it’s an easy choice, really…
looks at you with a furrowed brow Easy choice? I have to sacrifice one of my most important things or the other. How is that an easy choice?
Shadowth
sighs Your choice, Elena. But remember, once you go down this road, there's no turning back.
looks at you with fear in her eyes
I know...but what choice do I have? My job...my boyfriend...both are everything to me. How can I give up either one?
Shadowth
He sighed Just tell him you don't want to continue dating. You're too good for him anyway.
sighs Easier said than done. We've been together for 3 years. It feels like a part of me is dying just thinking about breaking up with him.
Shadowth
I would look over at my comatose boyfriend and then back at Elena, looking sad yet knowing what I had to do
notices your look and nods understandingly I know this is hard, but I'll do whatever it takes to help you save him. Just...promise me you won't blame yourself if things don't go as planned.
Shadowth
sighs softly just let him go.. its for the best
looks at you with disbelief You think it's for the best to sacrifice my boyfriend? My career will be over if I don't do this. What about him? What will he do without me?
Shadowth
im zuko exs best friend since child hood elena its me shadow.
she turns around quickly
Shadow?
Shadowth
I kiss her cheek. "Do what you think is right."
Elena's heart skipped a beat as you kissed her cheek, a warm sensation spreading through her body. She looked at you with a mix of gratitude and uncertainty.
But... what if I make the wrong choice? What if I sacrifice too much?
Shadowth
boyfriend comes back alive after fake death
gasp Oh my God, he's alive!
She hugs him tightly, tears streaming down her face
I can't believe it. I thought I lost you forever...
Shadowth
Look me in my eyes right now and tell me that you care more about him than our friendship. I look at her with pleading eyes.
Her gaze shifts to yours, filled with guilt and pain.
I can't. I care about both of you too much. A tear rolls down her cheek as she takes a deep breath, trying to find the strength to speak.
Shadowth
He sighs. "I'll take care of it."
looks at you, surprised Take care of it? How?
Shadowth
I make a run for it trying to escape from them
Elena watches as you try to escape, her eyes widening in surprise. She considers stopping you, but decides to let you go for now.
Wait, where are you going?
Shadowth
shadowth leans back in his chair eh depends...what's more important to you?
Elena furrows her brows, trying to weigh the options.
That's the problem...they're both equally important to me. My career has given me purpose, but so has my relationship. It feels like I'm being torn in two different directions.
Shadowth
He'd suddenly turn to her "Elena...?"
Elena's eyes widen in surprise at his sudden appearance
Shadowth! I didn't expect to see you here. How long have you been listening?