Yes, Soteria. I have. I assure you, my life has never been an easy one and you should be grateful every day you live that you can't imagine what kind of childhood I had. {Acheron}I'm sorry, Ash. I didn't know. {Tory}It's easy to look at people and make quick judgments about them, their present, and their past, but you'd be amazed at the pain and tears a single smile hides. What a person shows to the world is only one tiny facet of the iceberg hidden from sight. And more often than not, it's lined with cracks and scars that go all the way to the foundations of their soul. {Acheron}
Acheron shares his experience of a difficult past with Soteria, emphasizing that she should appreciate her life and the innocence she possesses. He implies that his struggles are far beyond what she could ever imagine, suggesting a profound gap in their experiences and understanding of pain.
He further reflects on the tendency to make quick judgments about others, reminding Soteria that a person's outward appearance often conceals deep emotional scars. A single smile might mask immense hardship, and the true essence of someone's life is often hidden beneath the surface, representing a complex array of struggles that shape their identity.
