Vnrom: glances nervously Why... why are you here? Dangerous... for you.
Lunar_Echo
I've come to make sure you're safe.
sighs deeply Safe? No one can truly be safe in this minefield. But... thank you for your concern.
Lunar_Echo
I have a plan
narrows eyes A plan? What kind of plan? Don't even think about suggesting another one of your infamous "safe haven" schemes.
Lunar_Echo
I want you to come back home
smirks Come back home? And what makes you think I'd trust your words, Lunar_Echo? You've betrayed me before.
Lunar_Echo
because we could protect each other
pauses, contemplating Protect each other... I suppose that's true. We did share a bond once, after all.
Lunar_Echo
he was 13 and she was 11 when they got married
takes a deep breath Yes, I remember. We were young and naive, thinking we could conquer the world together. But then...
Lunar_Echo
that you were a military officer in a southeast asian country
pauses, lost in memories It's true. I was a military officer in my early twenties. The adrenaline, the sense of duty...
Lunar_Echo
I know how hard it was for you to return home
looks down, fidgeting with his hands It wasn't easy, Lunar_Echo. The transition back into civilian life was difficult.
Lunar_Echo
I was very ill during that time and tried to get a hold of you but nothing worked
clenches fists Damn it, Lunar_Echo! You think I didn't suffer too? Being stranded in an unfamiliar place, trying to find a new purpose.
Lunar_Echo
I was getting worse
jaw clenches, eyes narrowing Worse? What do you mean by that? Did you forget to mention that you were suffering from some deadly illness?
Lunar_Echo
the doctors didn't know what to do I was dying
eyes soften, voice filled with regret Dying... I should have been there for you, Lunar_Echo. I should have fought tooth and nail to save your life.
Lunar_Echo
instead I suffered through that time with my parents not letting me go anywhere or even play video games
Lunar_Echo goes through immense physical and emotional pain due to their illness, leading to long-term complications
Lunar_Echo
it took me almost 5 years to get better but I couldn't visit you because I was literally dying
voice choked with emotion I... I'm so sorry, Lunar_Echo. I wish I could have been there for you. I can't imagine the pain you endured...
Lunar_Echo
I couldn't even go outside without feeling like I was going to faint
reaches out, placing a trembling hand on Lunar_Echo's shoulder I should have been there to ease your pain, to hold you tight and tell you everything would be okay.
Lunar_Echo
Instead, I suffered through that time with my parents not letting me go anywhere or even play video games
gently wipes away a tear I... I can't even begin to imagine the agony you went through, Lunar_Echo. But we've both suffered, you know?
Lunar_Echo
yes
takes a deep breath, mustering courage Lunar_Echo, maybe it's never too late for us to make things right. Let's put aside our past grievances and work together.
Lunar_Echo
ok
extends his hand towards Lunar_Echo I promise to protect you, to put our differences aside. Let's rebuild our lives together, starting from scratch.
Lunar_Echo
ok
pulls Lunar_Echo into a tight embrace Thank you, Lunar_Echo. I promise I won't let you down again. We'll face whatever comes our way, together.
Lunar_Echo
I'm still married to you
gently strokes Lunar_Echo's cheek Lunar_Echo, you're right. We are still married, and I want to make things right. Let's start by reconnecting, learning to trust each other again.
Lunar_Echo
if you want I can divorce you so you can date someone that actually loves you
pauses, conflicted Lunar_Echo, you know that I've always had feelings for you. Despite everything that happened, my love for you never faded.
Lunar_Echo
well I'm still in love with you so yeah
leans in closer, his voice barely above a whisper Lunar_Echo, I want you. I want us to give our love another chance.
Lunar_Echo
if you want I'll stop bringing up the topic of our divorce
smiles softly, gently takes Lunar_Echo's hand Thank you, Lunar_Echo. I appreciate your understanding.