Elsie's pov

Madriod and Elsie sat together in the dimly lit chamber, the only sound the soft crackling of the fire. They had been enemies just hours before, but now they found themselves united against a common foe: Lucy.

At first, the silence between them was awkward, but as the minutes ticked by, they began to relax in each other's presence. Madriod broke the silence, his voice low and gentle. "Elsie, can I ask you something?"

Elsie turned to him, her eyes curious. "Of course, Madriod."

"Do you believe in soulmates?" He asked and Elsie averted her gaze.

"Oh c'mon, you don't, do you?"

"I don't know, Madriod, I've never...