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.

like gems the moment she stared at him, and soon as their

of energy, mixed with emotions

Yet… something

now, thanks to her pointy ears. Maybe it was because

he was seeing her for the first time in two weeks made him

missed her more than I thought.' Rey thought

took his seat right next to her, right under the watch of her azure eyes. The moment he did so, however, he found his entire body plopping on the

Rebal where he got it!" He found himself speaking first as he

deeply and closing his eyes, he

"I've missed this."

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

He responded almost instantly. "I've missed this…

he saw her smile a bit more, drawing her hand

Then—

~TUT~

—She did exactly that.

answered,

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

learned to talk like that." She

How am

She giggled, much to Rey's

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

you're here,

said that, her laughter vanished, and only

Rey knew that she had a lot to get off her chest. He just

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

"Yeah. I get it."

a moment, there was

speak, but he stopped himself every time his lips were about to part. This was Esme's time, and he

if she didn't say anything, he would just

what

everything crumble before my eyes, and seeing myself comitting the very atrocities I condemned… I had to