Board Thread:Talkplays/@comment-7637833-20150101014436/@comment-7637833-20150103043256

She seems so much like her...

''"Liara, what's the matter?" Marco asked, watching her carrying a large pack. The mouse before him was also looking pretty miffed, but at what?

''"I'm leaving," she said simply, blowing a strand of hair out of her face. "I can't stay here any longer, not with... that beast running around."

''That statement struck him with worry and annoyance. "W-what?"

''"You heard me," Liara said, frowning. "It's too risky to stay here. Besides, I was intending to leave for college in... perhaps Spagonia or Empire City."

''"Liara, don't... you can't go..." he begged. His chance to tell her his feelings was slipping away...

''"I've made up my mind. I'm sorry, Marco... maybe we'll meet in the future. But until then... I'll see you later." Liara gave him a sad, knowing look, as she adjusted her pack.

''"O...okay..." the grison said slowly, watching as the women he loved began to depart. Despite wanting to scream out his thoughts, despite wanting to just stop her and keep her from leaving... he couldn't bring himself to do so. He knew she was right, no matter how he felt about it...

''He started to cry. Chaos dammit, why did Ravage have to ruin everything! The izverg knew what he was doing, and he was delighting in his pain...

''"One day, I'll be rid of you..." Marco said with anger. In his mind, he heard Ravage laugh... and laugh... and laugh...''

"...being in this situation... y-you remind me a lot of Liara," he said, starting to feel pain rise in his chest at the memory. He didn't show it, however.