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,

out to him, touching his cheeks softly

Rey. Come sit

he did so. His eyes remained

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

got the message instantly

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

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

'This world…?'

do here, and I completely understood. I want you to be happy, but… I'm sick of

completely gone, and

bad, but he

the both of us… don't you see that, Rey?

sight of Alicia staring out the windows told him she was simply

looking out at H'Trae. She was daydreaming about the

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

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

the only words his lips mustered as soon as she

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

no matter how he looked

what you really want.' This time, the

on something that could potentially get everyone home—well, for those who are

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

a few

she heard the news. "What

the slightest. After all, it had to do with Alicia leaving, and also Adrien's plan—both of which

he remained positive through

mister? You just apologized for one, and here you are committing

to be a pleasant experience for