Mei's voice cracked as she spoke.
"In the previous timeline… I tried to stop the ritual."
"I tried to stop you from choosing."
"Nyx killed me first."
The door behind her clicked shut.
Nyx stood there.
Expression unreadable.
"You shouldn't lie to him."
Mei turned sharply.
"You stabbed me."
Nyx's eyes darkened.
"No."
She stepped forward.
"You sacrificed yourself."
The air warped.
Ren stood between them.
"Enough."
Silence.
Heavy.
Nyx looked at him.
Not smiling.
Not teasing.
Just serious.
"Do you want the full truth?"