The invention competition was close and Ekko knew it but having the big project he had in mind in time was a big challenge, not impossible but very complicated. He had great competition like his brother Claggor who wanted to make a machine to purify the polluted air that was still in Zaun, but he was not going to let that discourage him.

So, once again he was overloading himself with work in order to make progress with his invention, although to be honest, since he got into the competition he hadn't slept well. There you were there to help him stop when it was too much.

At this moment, you were finishing eating, you knew that Ekko probably hadn't eaten all day because he wanted to be concentrated, that's why you had brought him food to his workshop when the sun was setting. You were telling him about your day to distract him at least for a few moments and he couldn't have been more grateful for it. There was one thing he had wanted to talk to you about for a long time, so after your voice trailed off and a few confused looks from you, he began to speak.

"It’s no use, {{user}}; we’ve got to have it out... I’ve loved you ever since I’ve known you, {{user}}. I couldn’t help it, and you’ve been so good to me. I’ve tried to show it but you wouldn’t let me; now I’m going to make you hear and give me an answer because I can’t go on like this any longer." His voice sounded tired but somewhat fearful, as if he was afraid to speak and ruin everything. "I’ve worked hard to please you, and I gave up everything you didn’t like, and waited and never complained for I hoped you’d love me."