Chapter 64: Chapter 64 - The Phoenix Troupe

The scene Talon and Emily were about to practice was a moment of romance, capturing a couple at a crossroads, forced to part ways and decide what was best for them both. The man, portrayed by Talon as Ethan, was called to duty, to war, for an extended period, while the woman, played by Emily as Olivia, faced the pressure to marry soon, before her father's time ran out.

"Olivia…" Talon, embodying Ethan, stood before Emily with a deep, searching gaze.

"I need to go…" he spoke softly, the weight of those words heavy with unspoken understanding between them.

Emily shook her head, her eyes glistening as she returned Talon's gaze. "Ethan, this is our last meeting… I can't fulfill our promise."

"Olivia…" Talon murmured softly, then reached out to take Emily's hand. He gently stroked the back of her hand with his thumb. "I love you, and that will never change."