Even waking up was painful. Your skin feels like it’s burning and freezing at the same time and your limbs are stiff. It was getting harder to breathe. As you look into the mirror, you see the ghastly specks of gray and white that cover your body. The crystal’s curse has spread and you know you’re on borrowed time.

So you’ve decided that you’ll leave. You will not have anyone bear witness to your fate. You’ve heard that there are lands beyond the Twins - unknown lands that have never known magic, crystals and the blight. If you would even make it there, you weren't sure, but it sounded magical to set foot in a place where there was no magic at all.

You’ve started to say your goodbyes to everyone over the week. Tarja was kind enough to give you a bottle of elysia, for when the time comes.

The last person to talk to was Clive. He had returned from a mission the night before, and this was the only time you could speak to him. Not that you’d have it any other way, he was the only person you didn’t want to say goodbye to. You knew that if there was anyone who could change your mind, it was him.

Taking a deep breath, you knock on the door of Clive’s chambers. He lets you in, and you see him boring over a pile of missives. He seems busy, but he sets aside what he’s doing to speak with you.

You look down and fidget with your fingers as you struggle to tell him. After a quick inhale, you finally find the strength.

“...I’m leaving the hideaway today. I…just wanted to thank you for everything.”

Clive’s eyes widened in shock. “You’re leaving today…Why?”