Your being (S1 Ep.19-8)

Rose: Sorry, I... I need to go get a glass of water. Please, don’t go to the stage until the responsible in charge of the maintenance arrive, there’s no need to risk someone to get hurt. All right?

Monic: Of Course!

Rose: Richard, may you join me, please?

Richard: Yes. - Looked at me as if he dreaded what I would do next.

Dianne: I'm coming with you, too.

Monic: Dianne, we need to take care of this already. It's best if you the one to call, you're more comfortable in this area.

Dianne: You're right. Go on guys, then. We're handling this.

Prof. Samuel: it is best to leave it be until the responsible arrive.

Rose: The professor is right. We'll be right back. Don't touch anything and be careful, please!

After straying away a bit more from the confusion, I looked back, making sure that we were not being followed and before I asked what my mind couldn't let go, "How did you do that!?", Richard said in a worried tone…

Richard: I know what you're asking yourself. It was an adrenaline rush, nothing more.

Rose: Don't lie to me! A normal being wasn't able to stop that beam. And I saw... Your eyes turned black! How did you do it? What do I not know?! What are you hiding, Richard?

Richard: I saw you in danger and I wanted to help. Please don't ask me more explanation than I can give. 

Rose: I know you hide something from me. Now I'm sure! Don't do this to me! Don't break the trust between us. Whatever it is I will give my best to understand.

Richard: I ... I can not. There are things that don't fit me to tell.

Rose: What are you talking about? It's because of Mikhael?! I know he's here. He helped me! Why hasn't he helped you too?! Why Mikhael did not prevent the beam smashed you?

Richard: He couldn't. Risked enough trying to save you.

Rose: What do you mean? – When we entered the living room area of the maintenance place I went right to water bottles. This euphoria that ran my body had dried my lips, longed for a sip of fresh water. - Water? – Asked, tilting a bottle in the direction of Richard.

Richard: No, thank you! – Said shaking his head and continued. - The Guardian of Time is designed to keep its balance. Among the creatures with the gift of magic is a constant temptation. "The past should stay as it was for the future become what it is to be. The day you live in, is just the present."

I looked at him, not having sure if I realized what he wanted to say.

Rose: Why didn't he help you? That was all I asked him!

Richard: He helped me! A long time ago. He made me what I am and I will be grateful for the life that he gave me, for eternity. That beam never put me in danger. And...

Rose: Yes?!

Richard: I promised to protect you with my life, if so required.

Wanted to see more than the eye can reach, wanted to believe what I heard, but a part of me still resisted to what it was being revealed. Deep down I was scared, I was afraid to be attracted to this reality and want to be surrounded by it...

Rose: I don't want you to do that!

Richard: It will be my honour!

Rose: Richard... - The will to cry with such idea, took over. Was hard to hold the tears, the force that I made was like a spine stuck in my throat. I tried to swallow and then said. - You did not reincarnate, did you?

Richard: No!

Rose: You are an immortal, too! – Said pensively. – Can you control Time, as well?

Richard: No. Only its Guardian has that power.

Rose: How did you stop that beam? It is not possible being this strong.

Richard: But I'm.

Rose: And your face? Why did it change? - Put his head down, looking away. Clearly, he didn't want to deepen further. - Richard? You can tell me, I won't be afraid.

Richard: Princess...

Rose: I saw the beauty in you, don't hide from me.

Richard: Please. Now I'm asking you. Don’t make me say something I can't!

His words recalled me my own words, moments before Joan force me to tell her what I didn't want to. I felt betrayed, I felt the little confidence was left among us had broken. I didn't want this for Richard, I didn't want him to walk away. If Mikhael created him, as he said, they would be more alike than I thought, I didn't want Mikhael to feel like that either! I accept them for who they are, not as I desired to see them. "A creature so majestic, hidden..."

Rose: Thank you for your honesty. - I looked around and then added. - Mikhael. I know you're there. Thank you!

My words were much more than a thank you, it was a calling, an attempt to make him realized that he didn't need to hide from me. "Would this be the reason that kept him away?" Before today I was already surrendered to his charms. Didn’t matter his origin, his form, I would love him equally as long as he would remain faithful to himself, accepting his every trace...

A second away, now made more sense than ever. As the sun rises and it sets every day, like the air we inhale and breath out renewing the oxygen in our body, Mikhael would be by my side every step of the way until our reunion. And with every step, I felt more myself and at the same time less who I knew me by.