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A gentle wind rustled through the air. As I sat beside Killian, I recounted my journey through time from ancient eras.

I also shared stories of my previous life with Killian.

"During the conflict, we never heard any triumphant reports from the royal forces. I suspected something had occurred at the frontier, and indeed, word of your demise soon spread across the city."

"Unable to cope, I took my own life."

"Yet when I next opened my eyes, I found myself in this strange new age."

Killian listened attentively, never interrupting my lengthy tale.

My narrative spanned from ancient times to the present, from Killian to Cornelius.

Throughout the decade I spent with Cornelius, we never engaged in intimate relations.

Simply because Cornelius was not Killian.

Cornelius once assured me he didn't mind such matters. He loved me for who I was.

However, he eventually went back on his word.

"Though I can't recall you..."

"I might indeed be the Killian you speak of."