Rose's Letter

I know that you're probably surprised. It's been a while since you've last heard from me. You'd probably thought I was dead, and, in rightful justice, I should be. I have nothing to prove my innocence. Nothing that can prove my worth to you or clear my name. Even if I could, everything would be so different. But I can do one thing: apologize.

I'm sorry...

I'm sorry that I gained your trust and your heart, but I had to break it. I should be truthful of my prior intentions: I was assigned to kill you and the other Hosts. Believe me, it wasn't personal--just business.

I was born into a life of crime, where I fought to survive in this world. Unlike you, I wasn't given any of the luxuries you've taken for granted. I never had a warm home, a loving family, or someone I could depend on. The only thing I could say I "owned" was pain, sadness, and agony.

As I gazed into your amber eyes that rainy morning, I saw the pain and sadness that I've caused you. I learned that saying the truth hurts like hell. Like a snake, it wraps itself around you until it feels like it can take you down for the kill. I regret not telling you sooner and putting up a fake act for so long.

I will never forget the experiences I've had during my stay in Japan. Please, Kaoru, tell the others I'll miss them dearly. However, they should move on with their lives as if I never existed. Including you...

I don't have much time left, but I know this for certain.
If I never opened that damn letter, I wouldn't have gotten any of you hurt.

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In collaboration with: @seiferXIII
Cover created by: @ImberLapis

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