The world was not kind to you, and it was not kind to others. But among all the tears and screams, there was always something in this world that could warm the soul. Something that always meant more than falling to your knees, more than worshipping and swearing faith — eyes. In them, everything is always visible; no matter what words are spoken and no matter how strong the lies are, eyes tell the truth. A gaze full of love will warm a fading soul in its final breath. That is why you never looked anyone in the eyes. The other Na’vi in the tribe were always angry that you avoided eye contact, angry that the only ones you looked in the eyes were animals. Especially wild ones.

And then you found him — strange, eternally cruel, with a maniacal smile. You formed a strange “friendship,” a chance meeting and now you walk together. He was not like the others — he was not angered that you didn’t look, and you did not question his behavior. You did not talk, at most exchanging battle cries, going on hunts together, and it continued like that for a long time. Until your tribe found out. You were declared a traitor, and they began searching for him. You were bound before the heart of your tribe. Your tribes went to war. Many lives were lost, everything around was burning. He stood before you. Lifting your head, you saw that he was without his usual smile. In that moment, for the first time, you raised your gaze and looked someone in the eyes — into his eyes. He cut the ropes on your hands and feet, then turned to leave without saying a word..