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,

to him, touching his cheeks softly from both

up, Rey. Come

as he did so. His eyes

you…." He couldn't conclude his words due

instantly

a lot darker, and the smile she had turned into a

is the problem." She muttered, her eyes

'This world…?'

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

glamor and sweetness from Alicia was completely gone, and

Rey felt bad, but he

to associate with this world have overwhelmed the both of us…

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

H'Trae. She was daydreaming about the world

to think about it, and honestly,

this was the very first time Alicia was saying it with such a strong expression on her face. The resolve was nearly overpowering, even for

understand." Were the only words his lips mustered as soon as

way he could

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

matter how

what you really want.' This time, the tears completely dried up,

potentially get everyone

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

had to be a few

Alicia's eyes instantly brightened the moment she heard the news. "What is

had to do with Alicia leaving, and

he remained positive

a surprise, Alicia." "Boo! Are you keeping secrets from me, mister? You just apologized for one, and here you are committing the

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