[ His fingers curl against his chest, the desperation in his gaze shifting to better match his resentments. That sounds too much like a threat for Verso to dismiss it.

Maybe it was foolish, hoping to speak sense to Renoir. That knowing the future could actually change his actions. ]

It isn't her side. Our family was torn apart long before Maelle entered the canvas.

[ And if anyone can take the blame for that, it should be either Renoir or Verso. Renoir for refusing to acknowledge the falseness of their existence. Verso for abandoning them to a fate they refuse to fight. ]

I am trying to warn you... The path you're taking isn't going to lead where you think it does. You fail. Aline is going to leave the canvas. This is how it's meant to be.

You love her as much as you claim? You want us to be family? Then help me help her. You can be on the right side of this. Help us get out of here, and when we send Aline home, at least...we can be together at the end.