An Extra’s POV

Tears.

In abundance, they fell from Rey's eyes as he heard those words from Alicia.

His eyes were wide open, encapsulating both shock and relief, leaving a gateway open for the bitter tears to flow.

Rey's knees felt weak, and before he knew it, he fell to his knees.

"I'm sorry for not telling you all this time! All of my reasons sound like excuses to me at the moment, and I know… I know I was supposed to say something, especially after you went and told me so much about you."

Not only did he passively deceive her, but he actively even lied to her.

And the result?

"Everything that happened to you… the tragedy that day… it happened because of me! If I wasn't so obsessed with trying to lead a double life, then everything would have played out completely differently!"

Rey's emotions were reaching the point of System interference, so he had to stop.

He took a breather, settled his heart, and continued—this time with a much lower voice.

"If I had been there that day… I could have… yet I… Alicia, I'm so sorry!" It was strange for Rey, who had so much power and authority—especially where he was coming from—to grovel at the feet of someone far weaker.

Any Elf who saw this would probably faint in disbelief.

But… this was exactly how he saw Alicia. She was much better than him in every department except for strength.

'I just got lucky, but… she's been an amazing person from the start!' He admired her and loved her at the same time—feelings that he intended to convey at this moment.

"Alicia… I actually… for the longest time, I've—"

"Rey, you shouldn't blame yourself for what happened to me—to everyone." Alicia cut him off right as he was about to confess.

words overlapping hers, so he instantly

cheeks softly from both ends as

stand up, Rey.

very moment, his legs still trembling as he did so. His eyes remained fixated on her as he gave her a look of

I… everything you…." He couldn't conclude

instantly

Once she said this, though, her expression became a lot darker, and the smile she had turned into a mild scowl. It wasn't directed

muttered, her eyes trailing off

'This world…?'

love this world, Rey. You have a lot you want to do here, and I completely understood. I want you to be happy, but… I'm sick of

and sweetness from Alicia was completely gone, and she expressed sheer

but

us… don't you see that,

Alicia staring out the windows told him she was simply admiring the world outside,

wasn't looking out at H'Trae. She was daydreaming

time to think about it, and

many times, but this was the very first time Alicia was saying it with such a strong expression on her face. The resolve was nearly overpowering, even for someone

his lips mustered as soon as she told

no way he could tell her his true

leave. If I try to make her stay, it will just be like with Esme all over again.' Rey

incredibly selfish, no matter how he looked at

get in the way of your departure, if that's what you really want.' This time, the tears completely dried up, and he reached

something that could potentially get everyone home—well, for those

drive some people back home, but Rey wasn't going to

a few others

heard the news. "What is it? The stuff you're

all, it had to do with Alicia leaving,

remained positive through it

that's a surprise, Alicia." "Boo! Are you keeping secrets from me, mister? You just apologized for one, and here you are committing the same crime

It's supposed to be a pleasant experience for you… like a birthday