An Extra’s POV

Once Rey took a step forward, a voice emerged from beyond the door that stood before him.

It had been a little over two weeks since he heard that voice.

The moment if came forth, Rey felt something shift in his heart. The melodious tune danced in his ears, and he felt his body grow lighter.

At that instant, the tension in his body vanished.

Rey felt relief.

"Is that you, Rey? Please come in."

Those words propelled him to take more steps forward as he twisted the doorknob and finally gained access to the sanctuary beyond.

'Ahhh…'

The first thing that occupied him was the lovely aroma that was swept out the instant he opened the door. It overwhelmed his senses, causing him to close his eyes as the entire ambiance embraced him.

It felt like nature had come to visit him, granting him the gift of countless flowers with the best flavors to please his nose.

It was ecstatic, just standing at the entrance.

"What are you standing there for? Come in."

Rey snapped out of his reverie, and perhaps it was muscle memory, but his legs began to move on their own despite his mind still not recovered from the pleasant breeze and amazing scent he recieved.

He closed the door behind him, and once again, the wonders of Esme's room made him gleam with delight.

It was cool and spectacular, just like the Elf who sat on her bed… waiting for him to come to her.

Her long white hair felt like clear clouds, spilling over her shoulders to the point where they hearly reached her knees. She currently donned an oversized shirt, with shorts and was barefoot—the usual casual wear that Esme preferred.

Everything about the experience felt like the very first time he entered her room. He didn't know why, but that was the vibe he felt.

shone like gems the moment she stared

wave of energy,

same. Yet…

because this would be the first

that he was seeing her for the

I missed her more than

azure eyes. The moment he did

he got it!" He found

closing his eyes,

"I've missed this."

Esme's voice proceeded naturally, almost as if they had been talking for a

He responded almost instantly.

smile a bit more,

Then—

~TUT~

—She did exactly that.

that for?" Rey answered,

actions didn't hurt him at all, but he worried that she might have done something to the

learned to talk like that." She said, very smoothly

like what? How am

don't know. You tell me." She

more amazing than her mere smile. Rey wanted to make her laugh even more, but he was still confused about

any case, I'm happy you're here,

said that, her laughter vanished, and only a somewhat

but Rey knew that she had a lot to get off

a lot on my mind. A lot of things that I had to process… you know?" As

"Yeah. I get it."

moment, there

every time his lips were

if she didn't say anything, he would

what he

my eyes, and seeing myself comitting the very atrocities I condemned…