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

him, touching his cheeks softly from both

up, Rey. Come sit

still trembling as he did so. His eyes remained fixated on her as he gave her a look

you still so kind to me? Even after everything I… everything you…." He couldn't conclude his words due

instantly and only smiled

fault, Rey." Once she said this, though, her expression became a lot darker, and the smile she had turned into a

world that is the problem." She muttered, her eyes trailing off as

'This world…?'

here, and I completely understood. I want

Alicia was completely

Rey felt bad, but he

with this world have overwhelmed the both of us… don't you see that, Rey? I know this isn't the right place or time to say

the windows told him she was simply admiring

daydreaming

than enough time to think about it,

was saying it with such a strong expression on her face. The resolve was

words his lips mustered as soon as she

he could tell her his true

will just be like with Esme all over

was incredibly selfish, no matter how he looked at

that's what you really want.' This time, the tears completely dried up, and he

everyone home—well, for those who are interested in going

could be enough to drive

reckoned there had to be a few others like

brightened the moment she heard the news.

about it, Rey didn't feel good about the topic in the slightest. After all, it had to

positive

Alicia." "Boo! Are you keeping secrets from me, mister? You just apologized for one,

different, madame. It's supposed to be a pleasant experience for you… like a birthday present, you