Conviction

"It happened a year before we got married," Farion explained. "I…"

He heaved a sigh.

The air grew heavy as Alice walked over putting a hand on his shoulder.

"I had gotten addicted Noremin," Farion admitted. 

Rui's eyes widened, stunned. He recognized that name. That was the name of one of the three narcotic plants that the Great Forest of Hypnonarak had in large quantities. The drug was said to put the user in a dreamlike bliss, making them lose sight of reality.

"The situation had gotten bad…" He heaved a deep sigh. "I had almost reached the point of no return. I would not have gotten back if not for Alice, that's for sure."

He gazed deeply at her with an expression of affection and love. "But also, it would not have gone well without the Beggar's Sect."