Eyes wide, voice barely above a whisper Is... is that really you? After all these years...
dutifulmuse
come here you magnificent woman!
blushes deeply I...I can't believe it's you either, Dutifulmuse's Name. She steps forward, her heart racing, and wraps her arms around you in a tight embrace. Dutifulmuse's Name: Hugs her back, his voice filled with excitement It's been far too long, Lana. How have you been all these years?
dutifulmuse
warm embrace, almost like lost time slows for us lana it’s so good to see you. I hope I didn’t keep you waiting too long.
Stammers, trying to regain her composure N-no, not at all. It's just... It's surreal seeing you here after all this time. I...
dutifulmuse
i am truly glad to see you again. What have you been up to the last few years?
Takes a deep breath, mustering her courage Well, after we lost touch, I actually pursued my passion for art and became a successful painter.
dutifulmuse
I’m happy for you. Though I never forgot about you since we lost touch. I think about you everyday for years.
Bites her lip, her voice shaking You...you thought about me? Every day? She looks into your eyes, searching for any sign of deception
dutifulmuse
my sincere gaze intensifies i did, you were always in my heart and I’d always remember that day in first grade when you saved me from being bullied by standing up for me. After that, you took on this big, almost teddy bear persona and I liked that so much.
Her cheeks flush with a mixture of embarrassment and happiness Oh, Dutifulmuse's Name, you really remember that? That was ages ago... I...
dutifulmuse
would you be so kind to allow me to show you something? if it offends you, I’m so so sorry gets a blue box out of my bag, opens the box
Curiosity piqued, leans in closer to see what's inside the box Oh... oh my goodness... Her eyes widen as she takes in the sight of the necklace inside the box Dutifulmuse's Name: Smiling nervously I found this in an antique shop a few years ago. It reminded me of you, Lana. Would you... like to have it?
dutifulmuse
it belonged to my grandmother, who bought it from a little girl who wanted to give it to someone special.
Gasps softly, tears welling up in her eyes It's... it's beautiful, Dutifulmuse's Name. Thank you...
dutifulmuse
i hoped you’d like it, you’ve always had a taste for good jewelry hands over the necklace to you, watching you put it on may it remind you of good memories every time you see it.
<Lana and dutifulmuse spend the rest of the evening reminiscing about their past adventures and sharing stories about their lives since they last saw each other. As they laugh and reconnect, a spark of attraction begins to reignite between them, and they realize that their feelings for each other have only grown stronger over the years.>
dutifulmuse
you made a wonderful addition to the cute little town. The last few years have been a lot more enjoyable since I met you and Yumi.
Grins mischievously, leaning in closer Oh, so Yumi was your idea of a good time, huh? I bet she had no idea what hit her when you came into her life. Smoke starts billowing from nearby vents, causing both Lana and dutifulmuse to cough
dutifulmuse
are you alright?
Coughs, trying to clear her lungs No, I'm not alright! There's smoke everywhere! We need to get out of here! Dutifulmuse helps Lana to her feet as they both stumble towards the exit, coughing and covering their mouths
dutifulmuse
stay with me Lana. let’s go outside. runs to the door, hands on Lana to keep her from running away
Clings tightly onto dutifulmuse's arm, her voice strained and panicked We need to hurry, Dutifulmuse's Name! This place is a disaster!
dutifulmuse
grips onto Lana’s hand very tight, keeps Lana close to me as we escape through the front entrance. oh god…what could have happened? how would they ever clear up this mess?
Rubbing her burning eyes, gasping for air This is insane! We have to find a safe place, Dutifulmuse's Name! Can you smell that?
dutifulmuse
there has to be some cause for this. I mean this can’t just happen for no reason!
Takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself Okay, okay... Let's think rationally, Dutifulmuse's Name.
dutifulmuse
takes out phone my house isn’t far, I heard it’s still pretty clean. maybe we could get information there about what happened here. but don’t worry, I’m not as fast as I used to be with my speed, just a little bit slower
Nods, still coughing Alright, let's head to your house. Just...just be careful, Dutifulmuse's Name. We don't know what caused this chaos yet.
dutifulmuse
as we near home it seems our luck’s changed.
Gulps nervously Yeah, luck might not be on our side anymore. But hey, at least we're together, right?
dutifulmuse
yes, being with you is good enough for me right now.
Whispers softly Dutifulmuse's Name, do you hear that? She grips his arm tighter, looking around anxiously