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.

stared at him,

wave of energy,

Yet…

she looked more elf-like now, thanks to her pointy ears. Maybe it was because this would be the first time he saw her smile in her room while donning

mere fact that he was seeing her for the first time in two

guess I missed her more than I thought.'

watch of her azure eyes. The moment he

is really comfortable. I should ask Rebal where he got it!" He found himself speaking first as

closing

"I've missed this."

almost as if they had been talking for a

almost instantly. "I've missed this…

smile a bit more, drawing her hand to his mask forehead to poke

Then—

~TUT~

—She did exactly that.

answered, returning

didn't hurt him at all, but he worried that she

you learned to talk like that." She said,

How am I

don't know. You tell me." She giggled, much to Rey's pleasant

wanted to make her laugh even more, but he was still confused about what he said that was

you're here,

her laughter vanished, and only

a lot to get off her chest.

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

"Yeah. I get it."

moment,

himself every time his lips were about to part. This was Esme's time, and he had to respect

he would just

what he

questioned my beliefs, ideology, everything. After seeing everything crumble before my eyes, and seeing myself comitting the very