"Yet, in the outside world, I knew that I was a burden for the relationship between the two of you first and with Kamila later. That's why one year ago, once I regained my body, even if it's just a featureless energy construct, I kept it hidden from Lith."
The wisp jumped off his arms and floated in front of Phloria so that their eyes now met.
"Even before that, I left Lith's hand whenever he spent quality time with Kamila. I didn't tell him about my new body until I was forced to because outside this tower, I'm still nothing but a voice. Even now, I can only dream about having a normal life.
"After hearing my side of the story, do you still feel like blaming Lith for keeping my existence a secret? Before answering, think about how, despite all you two went through together, you lashed out the moment you learned the truth and how your much more immature self at the academy would've reacted."
