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.

his words overlapping hers,

reached out to him, touching his cheeks softly from both ends as she smiled with

stand up, Rey. Come sit

trembling as he did so. His eyes remained fixated

Even after everything I… everything you…." He couldn't conclude his words due to the influx of emotions, so

the message instantly

darker, and the smile she had turned into a mild

the problem." She muttered, her eyes trailing off as something burned

'This world…?'

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

and sweetness from Alicia was completely gone, and she expressed sheer exhaustion—if not

bad, but he

of us… don't you see that, Rey? I know this isn't the right place or time to say all of this, but… honestly, I'm

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

was daydreaming about

to think about it, and honestly, Rey… I want

times, but this was the very first time Alicia was saying it

Were the only words his lips mustered as soon as

way he could tell her his true

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

no matter

in the way of your departure, if that's what you really want.' This time, the tears completely dried up, and he reached out for her cheeks, holding them in

everyone home—well, for those who

drive

to be a few others like

Alicia's eyes instantly brightened the moment she heard the news. "What is it? The stuff

didn't feel good about the topic in the slightest. After all, it had to do with Alicia leaving, and also Adrien's plan—both of which weren't the

remained positive through it

you keeping secrets from me, mister? You just

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