[ there's a moment's hesitation where it can be seen that elysia wants to deflect, in how she glances at her own reflection instead of looking at yves. ]
Not usually. We have an unwanted visitor who has the ability to corrupt anything, so she made it possible.
[ being in front of the mirrors makes her think it's pointless to not admit it, not when they could tell the truth at any moment. she doesn't like lying either. ]
But if we're able to be returned, I'll take care of it. It's within my ability to fight back.
... okay. Then... I hope that you get everything you want. I hope your paradise is yours again, and no one is able to take it from you for even longer.
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[ she hates being alone. ]
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... do you get to create new memories in your paradise?
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[ her smile is as sure as ever. ]
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[ and he smiles back, tucking her hair behind her ear ]
... but before coming here, I mean.
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[ she and her friends are gatekept. ]
But my Elysium Everlasting has only seen one new visitor in these last 50,000 years. You have to get the approval of all my friends first.
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Does... it ever get lonely?
[ even if she's able to keep her memories of everyone she's ever loved with her ]
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[ ... ]
But if they were to ever be wiped from the Realm and I'd be without them in any way.... I would be lonely.
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[ to just be WIPED from the REALM? ]
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Not usually. We have an unwanted visitor who has the ability to corrupt anything, so she made it possible.
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... is that why you're here, Ellie?
[ softly, carefully ]
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[ being in front of the mirrors makes her think it's pointless to not admit it, not when they could tell the truth at any moment. she doesn't like lying either. ]
But if we're able to be returned, I'll take care of it. It's within my ability to fight back.
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... okay. Then... I hope that you get everything you want. I hope your paradise is yours again, and no one is able to take it from you for even longer.
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she lets his hands go to wrap her arms around his waist and places her forehead against his shoulder. ]
Thanks, Yves. I'll hold those hopes close to my heart.