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.

overlapping hers, so he

out to him, touching his cheeks softly from both ends

stand up, Rey. Come sit

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

me? Even after everything I… everything you…." He couldn't conclude his words

instantly and

a lot darker, and the smile

problem." She muttered, her

'This world…?'

lot you want to do here, and I completely understood. I want you to be happy, but… I'm sick

sweetness from Alicia was completely

felt bad, but he decided to keep

pain, fright, and all the other negative emotions I have come to associate with this world have overwhelmed the both of us… don't you

of Alicia staring out the windows told him she was simply admiring the world outside, but he now

at H'Trae. She was daydreaming about the world she

think about it,

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

only words his lips mustered as

he could

her stay, it will just be like with Esme all over again.' Rey was done trying to make others conform to what he desired, all in order to make

was incredibly selfish, no matter

you really want.' This time, the tears completely dried up, and he reached out for her cheeks, holding them in his palm the same way she

could potentially get everyone home—well, for those

be enough to drive some people

a few others like him

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

in the slightest. After all, it had to do with Alicia leaving, and also Adrien's plan—both of which weren't the most savory things

he remained positive through

from me, mister? You just apologized for one, and here you are committing the same crime

supposed to be a pleasant experience for you… like a