Xian Xi
Everyone freezes at my words.
"You don't actually mean that, do you? Let it go. She's not worth your freedom". Rames says.
I know he's right, but I won't know any peace until she is dead.
Seeing the resolve on my face, Rames resigns his attempt to dissuade me from my suicidal path.
"Well", Valen claps. "If we have a shot at freedom, I don't think we should waste anymore time. We should start evacuating the people".
Choi stands up, instrument in hand.
"Something feels too easy about all of this". His voice is low, but urgent.
Arcane, who had been leaning on the wall, nods his assent.
"This feels like a trap."
I understand their doubts, but we can't pass up this opportunity because of fear.
The clock on the wall chimes softly.
"Who's coming with me? I'll understand perfectly if you choose to stay".
They all hesitate. Rames is the first to raise his hand. Slowly, the others start raising their hands.
Arcane is the last to raise his hand.