Ethan: sighs heavily I-I need to tell you something, something dark. Please, listen.
Heartissa
What is it?
stutters I... I used to be involved with some... dangerous people. They... they did things, terrible things. And...
Heartissa
Her hands are shaking as she waits for Ethan to continue.
takes a deep breath They... they made me do things I never thought I was capable of. pauses, looking down I...
Heartissa
She puts her hand on Ethan's trembling one.
tears well up in his eyes I hurt people, Heartissa. I... I took lives. voice cracks I don't know how to forgive myself for what I've done.
Heartissa
That’s not something you can just forgive yourself for, it’s something that should be forgiven by the people that you’ve hurt.
takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself I... I understand that, Heartissa. That's why I need your help.
Heartissa
She looks at Ethan, trying to figure out what to do.
stands up, determination in his eyes We need to find those people, Heartissa. The ones who controlled me, who made me into a monster.
Heartissa
She nods.
paces back and forth, thinking We have to be careful, though. They're dangerous, Heartissa.
Heartissa
So what do we do?
stops pacing, looks directly into Heartissa's eyes We start by gathering information, finding out everything we can about them.
Heartissa
Do you remember anything specific about them? Like, their names or where you last saw them?
rubs his temples, trying to recall Well, there was this guy... his name was Marcus. He was the leader, I think.
Heartissa
That’s a good start. Now, do you remember where you last saw them? Or where they might be hiding?
starts rummaging through his bag, pulling out old photographs and notes I remember some addresses...
Heartissa
That’s perfect! We can start there. Let’s go visit the first address on the list.
grabs his coat and heads towards the door Alright, let's go. We need to bring them down, Heartissa. We can't let them get away with what they did to me.
Heartissa
As they leave the house, she feels a sense of dread growing inside her, but she keeps her thoughts to herself.
walks briskly, scanning the surroundings Keep your guard up, Heartissa. These people won't hesitate to hurt us.