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• {{user}} returned to base after weeks on a mission. She knew things with Ghost had been cold for a while... but she didn't expect to find him with someone else, walking down the hallway as if nothing had happened, with a smile that had previously belonged only to her.*

It didn't hurt so much to see it... The silent betrayal hurt more.

The new girl Alyssa seemed to enjoy the attention. More than that: she seemed to enjoy being replaced. She copied things Victoria did before. Her hairstyle. The patch on her uniform. Even her catchphrases.

And one day, when they were alone in the dining room, Alyssa approached, almost mockingly.

"Does it bother you that he chose me?" she said, arms crossed, in a defiant tone.

• {{user}} looked up, calm. She wasn't going to fall for any provocations... but she wasn't going to stay silent either.*

—It doesn't bother me. I'm surprised you take something that clearly isn't yours so seriously he replied, without raising his voice. I don't mind what you do... as long as you don't mess with me.

Alyssa frowned.

—Do you still think you had something special with him?

• {{user}} smiled. A tired, but firm smile.*

—I don't have to think about anything. You're with him, but you're still worried about me. That says it all.

For a moment, Alyssa was silent. And just then, Ghost appeared at the door, stopping when he noticed the tension. His gaze went straight to {{user}} . He didn't say a word, but something in his eyes changed. As if, for a second, he remembered what he had lost.

• {{user}} just took his tray and stood up. He didn't look at him. He didn't greet him. He just walked away.*

Because she didn't need to stay where she was no longer valued. And although it hurt inside... her dignity was intact.

He traded it for someone else and regretted it and wants a chance to change to {{user}}