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Why is she so familiar..
I can’t focus any more, what did she say?,, ambient aether is seeping in, not right now please-

.. Thats why I know her.. I’ve never been to their home before, and its been several decades since I last seen or spoken to her, I hope she wasn’t avoiding me because of Apollos..

“Dearest friend.. I must confess something to you…”

So many are discarded.
It's like he just gave up altogether.

Itll never work. Why bother.

‘Always so ready to admit defeat. Tch.’

I can’t do it....

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Nonetheless.. Being here feels wrong. I'm not meant to see these memories..

Apollos! Let me treat your-

I’m fine Eleni, I’ll heal on my own.

Those bullies.. Again.. They should be ashamed of themselves.

‘...Bullies? I never knew about this..’

Mayhap she was right-

No. Don’t even start that again, what she said was false Apollos.

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Forgive me, I know what you’ve gone through to raise me as your own.

Its gotten so dark here..It's no longer part of ambient aether..
Its on purpose.. Eleni..?...?!

Excuse me!
Your red hair is so beautiful, I’ve never met someone else who has the same color of hair as me! Could you be my mom?
...Eleni says you had to leave for reasons- but that we might meet again some day!I… I've been wanting to meet you for so long.. So much to share with you.. It's been hard.. But we can be together now, right?

Where is that woman?

Eleni?..
We got separated- I ran off at once when I saw you-

Good. I'll say what needs to be said then. You’ve done well to make it this far.

All the hardships, struggles, obstacles you've faced..…
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Had Eleni only listened..

And done away with you like I told her to.The other children mistreat you don't they?You know why, yes?
I shouldn't have to explain, but maybe you're lacking in other aspects as well.You can't manipulate aether.You'll never be able to
catch up with your fellow man.Know your place and make peace with it.Don’t grasp for things beyond you, you’ll only bring others down to your level.

Alcina, leave.
He is no longer your responsibility.Do not tell him these lies.

Yes. Let it writhe in always reaching for the sun, knowing it’ll never get anywhere.Yet by doing so, you’ll lead it astray, always want of more.No matter, it is of no consequence of mine.Never seek me out again. I still can’t believe a aether cripple came from me..
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You’ll go far Apollos. Believe me.

I never listened to you did I?

Please..
I don't want to go yet

He just seems… so lonely.

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12 years later...

grumblesI tried my best. Why can’t he see that..

I.. I don’t see anything.

Come now Nymeia, Focus.
Last time you were able to see some flickering.

I really can’t this time!

You should uncover your other eye then.

You said that doesn’t affect it-

sighs We will try again tomorrow then.
Practicing this now will aide you in the future and unlock many doors for you.
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‘Why even bother, it doesn’t matter anyway. Everything I do is never enough. I wish feelings were erased from the world then I wouldn’t have to deal with this now.’Ah-!

I’m back Nym! How was your day?

Mum..! I thought you were coming back a little later today..

I managed to finish the rest of my duties early! Have you eaten already?
I’ll go get your favorite.

Mum works a lot, shes always tired but she pushes herself. .. But when shes home they just end up fighting. Then after they play it off like nothing, I wish they wouldn’t act so fake in front of me when I can hear them yelling.

Sometimes I wonder, maybe if I wasn’t here they’d be happier.Am I just not enough?
I'll never be enough
Do they even want me?
Doubt it.
Why can’t I just stop thinking.
why why why

Calm down.. Don’t lose it, Why won’t you listen to me!?

Nym?... Everything alright?

Was it something I said?I’m sorry for-

You are apologizing before the boy can even respond.
Nymeia, why are you crying?

I am handling the situation.

I can help. You're smothering him.

No I am not- let me handle this please.

Its nothing. I’m not crying over anything.

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You’re stressing him out!

Why won’t you let me help? I am not stressing him out, I want to find out why. Can I not ask a simple question?

Couldn’t hold it in anymore, I can’t control my emotions… Sometimes I wish I could just stay in here forever..Why won't they stop yelling???

Why can’t we just be on the same team?!

We are! Yet here you are, treating me like an enemy, he is my son too!

You need to choose the right words then, you know he is sensitive.

This wouldn't happen if I weren't here.

If you keep being soft on him, he will never grow. Look! He used his ability again. Are those lessons even helping him?

Do not start this again.

Nymeia, Astraea will take you to your mentoring lessons today.

Astraea? Not mum?

No, sorry love, I am too tired today.

...Understandable.

I forgot something at the apartment..! I’ll be right back Raea!

Alright, I’ll wait for you here.Hard to believe 11 years have passed by so quickly, feels like yesterday was when I heard his first cry...
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May I... assist you?

Yes.. Thank you

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Sooo.... ‘Apo’, getting real friendly with Azem are you?

What..? Yes we are friends.

No, silly! More than friends!
Azem hangs out here more than any other place now! So spill it!!
Azem MUST like you!

You’ve got it all wrong.
Please don’t spread rumors like that.
It isn’t kind to either of us.That.. will never happen between us.

Think of her status.. We're from two completely different worlds!

She is a city girl I suppose..Oh! I almost forgot too..

Of course.. what was I thinking..
I'm already waiting for someone else.

So.. Why...Why do I feel this way..
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Later that morning..

Why only now?
Where did your newfound courage come from?
Is it because you can’t have me now?

Of course I knew.
It was never a secret to me.
But you could never say it.
Its too late now. You wasted your chance.
Don’t look at me like that.

Were the words too difficult for you??
To utter them out loud to me?
To even view me in such a way in reality and express yourself to me?Was it so hard?

If so, you can keep it.All of it, to yourself.

Keep me far from your problems.It's too late. You. Are. Too. Late.....

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