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

reached out to him, touching his cheeks

Rey. Come sit beside

obeyed that very moment, his legs still trembling as he did so. His eyes

couldn't conclude his words due to the influx of emotions, so he

message instantly

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

her eyes trailing off as something burned

'This world…?'

Rey. You have a lot you want to do here, and I completely understood.

and sweetness from Alicia was completely gone, and she

bad, but he decided

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 see that, Rey? I know this isn't the right place or time to say all

told him she was simply admiring the world outside, but he now knew that his

was daydreaming about

think about

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

lips mustered as soon as

no way he could tell

if she wants to leave. If I try to make 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

no matter how he looked at

I have no right to get in the way of your departure, if that's what you really want.' This time, the

get everyone home—well, for those who are

and that could be enough to drive some people back home, but Rey wasn't going to ditch

be a few others like

eyes instantly brightened the moment she heard the

it had to

remained positive through

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

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