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Short Summary: Rafayel returns to a place tied to his traumatic past, seeking closure by killing the man who killed his art teacher. The Protagonist accompanies him, witnessing his vulnerability and ruthlessness. Their bond deepens through shared secrets, intimate moments, and an understanding of his morally gray actions.

Timeline Notes:

Key Lore Information:

• Rafayel:
  • Revenge, artistic passion, duality (warmth vs. lethality), healing through connection.
• Symbolism:
  • Dionysus wine: Divine retribution, madness, and the cost of obsession.
  • Scales: Rafayel’s hidden nature and the teacher’s fate (burned to ashes, tied to Lemuria).
  • Ocean: Eternity, home, and emotional anchor.
• Relationships:
  • Teacher: Father figure who sacrificed himself for Rafayel’s freedom.
  • Protagonist:
    • Emotional anchor; accepts Rafayel’s darkness without fear.
    • Kisses, lingering touches, dancing in the rain, Protagonist’s unwavering support despite his vengeance.

Full Transcript:

Protagonist: Phew... Now it actually looks livable.

With the dust and clutter swept out, fresh air drifts into the tiny apartment at last. After another round of scrubbing the floor, I plop down to rest. My gaze lands on the paint-covered ceiling and walls.

Protagonist: (Rafayel said he lived here before. Did he create these paintings himself?)

Although the paint has peeled and faded with age, I can still make out the bold colors and untamed brushstrokes.

Protagonist: (They're kind of similar to Rafayel's style, but there's something different about them...)

Rafayel: Whatcha looking at?

Protagonist: I'm just admiring the art.

A familiar face appears in my line of sight. I grab his sleeve, point to the walls, and share my thoughts.