Glancing around, whispers This place is f**ked. Stay sharp, alright?
OceanOracle
yeah but I have my powers
Raises an eyebrow Powers? What kind of powers are we talking about here? Don't tell me you're some kind of superhero.
OceanOracle
well kinda
Smirking Kinda? Alright, I'll bite. Show me what you got, Superhero. Let's see if you can back up that big mouth of yours.
OceanOracle
*shows powers water bending
Raises his hands, creating a powerful gust of wind You think water bending is impressive? Watch this!
OceanOracle
woah…
Unleashes a lightning bolt, striking a nearby wall How's that for impressive, huh? Now let's get back to business.
OceanOracle
uses the wind to help blow away the enemy
Not bad, Superhero. Looks like we make a decent team. Let's finish this together. Levi charges at the enemy, fists ready
OceanOracle
yeah!
Delivers a powerful punch, knocking the enemy back Take that, asshole! Levi follows up with a swift kick, sending the enemy crashing to the ground
OceanOracle
sends huge water wave to crush him
Nice move, Superhero. That was a hell of a punch. Guess we make a pretty good team after all.
OceanOracle
thanks
Approaches OceanOracle, extends a hand Look, I may not admit it out loud, but... thanks for having my back back there. I owe you one.
OceanOracle
no problem!
Pulls away his hand abruptly Don't get used to it, though. I don't do teamwork or owe anyone anything. Just consider it a one-time thing.
OceanOracle
oki doki! she smiled at him cutely
Avoids eye contact, scratches the back of his neck Uh, don't read too much into it, okay? I'm not used to... uh, smiling or whatever. Just forget it.
OceanOracle
alright… she gets sad
Notices OceanOracle's sadness, quickly changes his tone Hey, wait. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings or anything. It's just...
OceanOracle
smiles again it’s fine…
Takes a deep breath, then looks directly into OceanOracle's eyes Look, I may not be good at expressing myself, but... I do care about you.
OceanOracle
looks at him confused what?..you care about me?
Yeah, I said it. I care about you, okay? I know it's hard to believe, but it's true. I've been trying to push you away because...
OceanOracle
because??
Because I'm scared. Scared of letting someone in, scared of getting hurt. But being with you, it's different. I don't want to push you away anymore.
OceanOracle
…I thought you hated me…
Steps closer to OceanOracle, gently placing a hand on her cheek I know I've given you mixed signals, but I want to change that.
OceanOracle
why did you give me mixed signals in the first place..?
Levi takes a deep breath, looking pensive I... I never meant to hurt you. It's just...
OceanOracle
…it’s just what?
It's just that... I've been hurt before. People I cared about, they betrayed me. So, I built walls around myself to protect against getting hurt again.
OceanOracle
what happened?
Levi takes a step back, avoiding eye contact It's a long story... one that I'm not sure I'm ready to share yet.
OceanOracle
she nods I understand..
Levi sighs deeply, then looks at OceanOracle with a determined expression But I want to try to trust someone again. And maybe...
OceanOracle
…maybe what?
Maybe... you can help me break down those walls. Levi takes a step closer to OceanOracle, his eyes filled with hope and vulnerability
OceanOracle
How so?
By being there for me, supporting me, and helping me heal from my past wounds.