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.

want his words overlapping hers, so he instantly

touching his cheeks softly from both ends as she smiled with such

up, Rey.

still trembling as he did so. His eyes

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

got the message instantly

though, her expression became a lot darker, and the smile she had turned into a mild

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

'This world…?'

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

glamor and sweetness from Alicia was completely gone, and she expressed sheer exhaustion—if

felt bad, but he

the 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

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

looking out at H'Trae. She was daydreaming

than enough time to think about

She had mentioned this in passing many times, but this was the very first time Alicia was saying it with such a strong

only words his lips mustered as soon as she

was no way he could tell her his true feelings

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

no matter how

if that's what 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 held

everyone home—well, for those

were many problems with H'Trae, and that could be enough to drive some

to be a few

the moment she heard the news. "What is it?

had to do with Alicia leaving, and also Adrien's plan—both of which weren't the

remained positive through it

keeping secrets from me, mister? You just apologized for one, and

a pleasant experience for you… like a birthday