129 The Same As Us I: Trapped

"So? What are we doing?" The Fire Spirit asked.

"I-"

[We're going in, killing it, and getting out of here.]

"Are you serious?" Elisa asked, visibly shaken.

[Of course.]

[I'm not sure what you expected.]

"She's in pain."

[She?]

"All Harpies are females."

[It's a Monster.]

"Just like you are."

[Just like I am.]

[Which is why I'll do my best to kill it, and it'll do its best to kill me.]

"What if it doesn't have to be this way? She's constantly suffering because of the Corruption. You could help. The same way you helped me."

[I see what this is.]

[You're feeling guilty.]

"I am. But that doesn't matter. You can help ease her pain. And if you do, maybe she'll even join-"

[Maybe?]

"Yes, maybe. If you could at least try to fix-"

[I can't fix that.]

[Even you should know that much.]

[I can't, and I won't try to.]

"Why the hell not?"