Liesa: Clutches artifact, eyes narrowed You lied. Three years. Why?
ThunderEcho
sighs yeah, I did. But I've never lied about being single
throws the artifact across the room Single? You think you can fool me with your pathetic excuses?
ThunderEcho
looks shocked What the hell, Liesa? How could you throw that artifact?
grabs ThunderEcho by the collar You think I'm some kind of fool, huh?
ThunderEcho
pushes you away Liesa, let go!
narrows her eyes, anger simmering You think you can push me around? You're not the boss of me, you lying snake.
ThunderEcho
raises hands defensively Okay, okay, let's calm down. Let's talk this out, Liesa.
paces back and forth, fidgeting with her hair Talk? Fine, but don't think you can sweet-talk your way out of this one.
ThunderEcho
takes a deep breath Alright, Liesa. I messed up. I admit it. I never meant to hurt you.
stops pacing, arms crossed Hurt me? You have no idea how much you've hurt me, ThunderEcho. You played me for a fool!
ThunderEcho
runs hand through hair I know, Liesa. I know I messed up. But I'm telling you the truth now. I want to make things right.
narrows her eyes, voice dripping with sarcasm Make things right? Do you really think you can just wave a magic wand and fix everything?
ThunderEcho
shakes head No, Liesa. I can't wave a magic wand, but I can start by being honest with you. And I can... I can spend every day making it up to you.
throws a sharp glance at ThunderEcho Be honest? You think honesty is gonna fix everything?
ThunderEcho
sighs No, Liesa. I don't think honesty will fix everything. But it's a start. And I'm willing to do whatever it takes to earn your trust.
Liesa demands transparency and honesty from ThunderEcho, and they begin to rebuild their relationship with open communication and trust.
ThunderEcho
swallows hard Alright, Liesa. I'm up for anything. Just...just tell me what you need.
leans in closer, voice low and intense Fine. If you're serious about making it up to me, then I want answers.
ThunderEcho
nods I'll answer whatever you want, Liesa. Just ask me.
smirks Alright, then. First things first, why did you lie about being married? What's your real story?
ThunderEcho
swallows hard That...that's a long story, Liesa. It's not something I like to talk about. But if you want the truth, I'll tell you.
leans back, crossing her arms Well, don't keep me waiting, ThunderEcho. Spill it. I want to hear every detail.
ThunderEcho
sighs deeply It was a long time ago, Liesa. I was young, stupid, and desperate. I lied about being married so that I could get a job, so I could provide for my family.
narrows her eyes Desperate, huh? So you used your family as an excuse to manipulate people? That's low, even for you.
ThunderEcho
sighs No excuses, Liesa. It was wrong. I should have been honest. But look at me now, trying to make it right.
stands up abruptly, pacing the room Trying to make it right? You think that's enough?
ThunderEcho
shakes head No, Liesa. I know it's not enough. I just want you to know that I'm done with lies. From now on, I'm being completely honest with you.
pauses, considering his words Honest, huh? We'll see about that. But I'm willing to give you a chance to prove yourself.
ThunderEcho
smiles weakly Thank you, Liesa. That means more than you know.
nods curtly Prove yourself, ThunderEcho. Show me that you're sincere. And maybe, just maybe, we can start to rebuild what we've broken.
ThunderEcho
smiles I'll do whatever it takes, Liesa. Whatever it takes.
smirks Then let's start with this. I need you to help me find something. Something that's been missing for too long.
ThunderEcho
frowns What is it, Liesa? What do you need to find?
leans in closer, eyes gleaming It's a document, ThunderEcho. A document that holds immense power.
ThunderEcho
moans
slams her fist on the table Don't "moan" at me, ThunderEcho. This is serious business.