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Chapter 12: Down Memory Lane
Luxinia and Baelia attempt to understand the Grey Painter as they walk with him through his memories.
Grey Painter
Stop this! I don’t believe you! How do I know you aren’t just making this all up!
Luxinia
I couldn’t even if I wanted to! I am only able to show you what is tethered to you.
Grey Painter
Shut up! You’re not making any sense!
Baelia
Please! You need to see this!
Grey Painter
No! You’re trying to convince me of something that isn’t true! Isn’t possible!
Baelia
I know it’s hard to hear, but it has to be the truth! Nyx talked so kindly—
Grey Painter
Don’t talk to me about her! You don’t know anything!
Grey Painter
Vira is my only friend in the world!
Baelia
What about Styx?
Grey Painter
I didn’t… He’s…
Baelia
He’s right here. He’s your friend too, isn’t he?
Grey Painter
He… He left me.
Luxinia
I don’t think he did. Please, let me show you his memories as well!
Grey Painter
…No.
Grey Painter
No! You’re just trying to trick me! Vira would never betray me!
Baelia
I’m sorry, but she has!
Luxinia
I know this is hard to accept, but—
Grey Painter
How would you know?! She’s my… my best friend!
Luxinia
Trust me. I know plenty about betrayal.
Grey Painter
…I… I don’t believe you.
Luxinia
Fine, you don’t have to believe me. Vira’s blade is about to hit me out in the world. Once it does, I can use it to show you her memories of your interactions.
Luxinia
That, alongside your own memories, should be enough to fill in the whole picture.
Baelia
Wait, what?! Lux, no! You can’t let that hit you!
Luxinia
It’s fine. I have a plan!