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-When she brought me to her house, I didn't have much hope. I could eat there, that was it. Then she introduced me to you. You must have been about 13 at the time. I was 12, but due to malnutrition, I barely looked ten. - Eva laughed to herself, completely unconcerned.
-You were curious about me and I was curious about you, so... you started taking care of me. Like, at first it was weird. You made sure I ate, which was the easy part. Then you had to make me learn, which was your struggle. Even bathing me and brushing my teeth was annoying, but even though you seemed really mad, you never gave up. - Lena laughed heartily when she remembered this, and both Eva and Ringo rolled their eyes. - You and your mother were very similar in that respect.
-One day, while you were trying to teach me math, I ran away. Like, I wasn't really leaving. It was a place with free food. I just wanted to get out of class. But you didn't think so. You looked for me all afternoon and were so worried that you asked your mom for help. Then several agents came looking for me. When you finally saw me again, you started crying and hugging me tightly while I stood there, all confused. - Eva didn't laugh this time, she looked heavy and unhappy.
-After the pain subsided, you got really angry and ignored me for a long time. At first, I was happy, but it felt like something was missing. You wouldn't even look at me. For some reason, this made me really sad. I didn't hate everything you did. In fact, I liked being cared for you, I just didn't like learning... So, realizing you were really angry, I went to ask the commander. It took her a long time to explain that I wasn't really mad because you ran away, but because you wanted to help me, and in return, I nearly worried you to death. - Eva looked at Ringo, a little embarrassed. - Your mother told me you cried for a long time, blaming yourself for it.
-That day, for the first time in a long time, I felt remorse. - Eva explained heavily. -So I swallowed whatever little pride I had and apologized to you. At first, you didn't accept it, but I was persistent, asking for help and even trying to make an apology sandwich. It was awful, but I tried.
She laughed a little at the end, drawing a light chuckle from Lena and an eye roll from Ringo, but there was a faint smile at the corner of his mouth.
-After you forgave me, we became close, like, like thick as thieves. I still didn't like studying, but to make you happy, I didn't complain. In return, we went out to play together. You showed me lots of fun places and introduced me to your friends. I started school the following year. I insisted on being in the same grade as you, so I had to study hard to keep up. Over time, we grew up, you became a man, I became a woman, and... - Eva paused for a moment, looking embarrassed, but in the end, her eyes remained firm. - I understood the difference between us, your mother helped me with that and I realized that at some point my feelings for you changed, it was no longer just an older brother, but something different, only later when I discovered what my jealousy towards you when you talked about Emma meant.
Ringo and Lena watched as Eva looked almost tired, exasperated, reluctant. - I got angrier and angrier with you. I tried to get your attention, but it didn't work. I tried to pull away, but I couldn't... it was always Emma, Emma, Emma!
Eva looked at him irritably at this point, and Ringo looked away, a little guiltily, until he seemed to realize something and felt strange. - "Wait, why am I feeling guilty? This has nothing to do with me!"
-Just like Lena, when you left, I felt really bad. At first, I was furious and wished you would die in the desert... of course, it was just my anger talking, I was actually very worried. - She began angrily, but in the end, she looked at him a little guiltily and continued.
-But when you actually disappeared, I froze, fear drowning me, guilt, despair, pain... I...- Eva sighed, her eyes reddening. She hid her face between her legs before continuing softly. -In that moment, I regretted it. I wished you would come back, even if you kept talking about that stupid woman. I wanted you to come back, but you never did.
Eva lifted her head and looked at him with teary eyes and a look of pain and relief. - Seeing you on the wanted poster... you have no idea how much relief that gave me. Of course, I was still worried, but this time there was hope.
She raised her arm and wiped her eyes, pretending nothing had happened. With a hard look, she told him. - So, like Lena said, I won't give up. Even if you find her, even if I have to share, I won't give up!
Ringo stared into the woman's hard gaze and felt heavy, the weight of their feelings finally catching up with him.
He looked at them, neither of them seemed happy to share him, but neither of them was willing to give up.
Ringo sighed deeply, heavily, staring at the ceiling as if searching for an answer. There was none. Finally, he felt Lena stand up and take his hand. He looked at the girl, who smiled gently at him. - It's okay, we don't expect you to accept it now, but...just don't abandon us again.
Ringo rolled his eyes, unconvinced. - Did you learn to use the compassion of others as a weapon in the army?
Lena winked at him with a slight smile. Even Eva laughed and leaned in, throwing herself at him. She grabbed his chest and buried her head in his neck, sniffing him vigorously.
Lena rolled her eyes while Ringo looked somewhere between confused and exasperated. In the end, he simply patted the woman on the back.
Lena sat next to him and rested her head on his free shoulder. Ringo sat in the middle, lost, confused, and really craving a bottle of vodka now.
Taking advantage of the calm, he began to think: Take them? Abandon them? What to do? He wasn't sure.
In the end, he decided to test the limits of their so-called love. - If you follow me, you'll have to give up Hesla. Do you still want to follow me?
-Yes. - Eva didn't even look up, she seemed a little tipsy, perhaps she hadn't even heard what he said.
Lena smiled and said. -Okay.
Ringo raised an eyebrow and continued. - Don't take this lightly. My path will take me on a much broader journey, even beyond this planet. At this point, even if Hesla or this entire planet is destroyed, I might not even lift a finger. Can you do that? Leave everything behind to follow me?
-Yes. - Eva replied again easily, snuggling closer to him.
Lena, on the other hand, looked at him confused, but didn't ask about it. Instead, she said. - My father and your mother...?
Ringo paused for a moment, remembering the worried woman in Lena's memories.
He took a deep breath and said. -We can save them.
Lena sighed with relief and nodded. - Then I don't care.
-You have... - He started to say.
-Ringo, even if you want to destroy this world with your own hands, I'll help you. - Eva raised her head and looked into his eyes.
Ringo stopped and looked surprised. Staring into Eva's firm gaze, he was a little shocked and confused. What kind of unhealthy love is this? Is this woman a Yandere? Should I be worried?
Ringo looked at Lena, and she looked complicated. - I don't want this, but... but... if you ask me, I'll help you!
Ringo looked at Lena and saw both determination and concern. He understood that she would probably follow him, but it would destroy her inside.
Lena is a good girl, even if she prioritizes him, she still has her own moral boundaries.
Eva seems to have no moral boundaries when it comes to him. For some reason, this both disturbs and excites him.
Ringo ran his hand through Lena's hair. In that moment, he accepted them inside, not completely, but... he decided to bring them with him. - It's okay, don't worry. I have no interest in destroying the world.
Lena sighed in relief and smiled, snuggling into him again.
Ringo, looking at the two women hugging him on either side, became increasingly speechless. When he arrived here, he was determined to make them both give up on him.
Now, not only had he failed, he'd practically accepted them!
He just wanted to scream: "What the hell?!"
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