Mirror Mirror

I see you

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[Outside, Marie continues running through the snow, tears streaming down her face. Gauche calls out to Marie, asking her to stop running. Marie tries to drown out Gauche's voice, not understanding why she's running away from him. She wanted to see him safe and sound, but now that he's in front of her, she feels like her heart has gained weight, pulling her down. She hates this feeling, knowing that it's wrong to run away; however, she can't seem to stop; her legs keep on carrying her further and further.]

Gauche: Marie, please! Stop running!

[Gauche manages to catch up to her and grabs her gloved hand.]

Marie: LET GO! LET ME GO!

However, Gauche's grip remains strong as he looks down at Marie, concern etched on his face.

Gauche: Marie, what happened? Why are you running away from me?

[Marie looks away, her tears freezing on her cheeks. Moments pass in silence, the cold air surrounding them, until Marie finally finds the strength to speak, her voice barely above a whisper.]

Marie: I... I don't know, Gauche. I don't understand what's happening to me. I wanted to see you safe, but now... now that you're here, everything feels so heavy. I can't explain it.

[Marie's voice cracks, and she takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself.]

Marie: I made a mistake Gauche. I'm so sorry.

Gauche: Don't be ridiculous Marie, it was all that impostors fault! You would never be wrong. Speaking of which, did that impostor do anything to you!? How dare he mess with my angelic Marie, AUGH! I should have killed him on the spot!

[Marie's eyes twitch at the audacity of her brother's words. Her prior heavy feeling turns to feelings of rage and disappointment.]

Marie: (ANGRY) GAUCHE YOU IDIOT!

Gauche: (shocked) M-Marie? What's wrong?

Marie: You still don't get it! How could you still treat me like this after everything that's happened!?

Gauche: What are you talking about Marie?

[Maries breathing becomes intense as tears stream down from her eyes. As the snow fall makes her face beat red, she begins to choke on her words.]

Marie: "I'm jealous... I'm jealous of all your friends!"

[Gauche becomes confused. Jealous of his friends? Of the black bulls? Why would Marie be jealous of those morons when in fact it should be the other way around? He tries to boggle his brain for answers but it comes to a complete zero.]

Marie: "They went through so much to get you back. They accept you for who you are... But I... "

[Marie trails off, not wanting to continue but the emotional turmoil of guilt was too much to bear.]

"I wanted a normal brother! I wanted a normal life!"

Gauche:(shocked) Normal...? you wanted... But I... What..?

[Marie clenches her teeth as she begins to spill out her feelings]

Marie: I wanted a life that you couldn't provide... and it makes me so sad even though you're trying your best! "

[Marie looks up at her brother]

Marie: (tears welling up in her eyes) Gauche.. I'm not an angel...

[Gauche tries to say something but a lump catches his throat. He was speechless.]