[ The illusion falling away bit by bit, her bedroom walls painted over the walls of the cavern, and the bed she sat against giving way to a larger stalagmite. It was still there, if only faintly. While her own physical appearance hadn't caught up to the change, her voice had, sounding a bit deeper, a bit more what he was used to. ]

I don't know how else to live. Even after all I've done, even after running away like I did. Even though I hate it so much... I'd never wish this upon anyone.

[ It was her life. Even if they tried to pervert any of the choices she made for herself, she could find a way to be happy. A way to reject the life her family tried to force on her. And maybe... maybe that tower of hers was more self-inflicted than she thought. ]

I want to live my own life. I don't want to be held back anymore.

[ While the illusionary room continued to fade away, both Lux and Jack would hear something click. The door. Still looking very distinctly real, it began to slowly open, letting a bit of light in. The blond stared at it in wonder. ]