State your name and who you want to erase from your memory.

My name is Valon and I want to erase Mai Valentine.

How long ago did you meet Ms. Valentine?

Eleven, twelve months ago. I really dunno.

How did you meet?

... During a dark time in life.

Tell me more about the event.

...

Valon, we can't help you if you won't work with us.

It never said I'd have to give you everything.

Of course not, Valon. You don't need to tell me all the details. Just give me something. Think of this interview as a frame, an outline. Give us the, er, blueprints, and we'll go from there.

It was raining. She looked lost. I offered her help.

Describe your relationship with Ms. Valentine.

Strained.

I'll need you to elaborate, Valon. Try giving a general outline about your relationship with her. What brought you to the point of wanting her wiped from your memory?

I met her when she was feeling alone and down. I brought her to my boss. He offered her a job. I was attracted to her from the start, but she found me annoying. But like the little shit I was, that didn't discourage me. I fought for her approval. Threw myself in the face of danger and punched it. I just tried to be there for her. I didn't have the smallest chance, back then. She was all about this other guy, a friend of hers. We got separated for a while but she came back, eventually. Everything was...fine, for a while. Great, even...

How so?

She came back and we started something. Everything was sunshine and roses for a while. But...he was always there.

Who do you mean?

That friend of hers. He came in with her the minute she walked through the door. I-I always...felt his presence. I didn't exactly realize it at first. It was just this small nagging feeling in the back of my head. But he was there and it only grew stronger the worse it became.

And that led to a break up?

Basically.

Describe how remembering her makes you feel.

Alone. Betrayed. Inadequate. Used. Mostly alone.

Would you say you feel heartsick?

Why else would I be here?

Quite right. What else are your feelings on the matter?

I just want to know: why even bother?