[He takes a moment longer and keeps his forehead to hers, and then slowly pulls away, fingers lingering on her long enough to at least heal a little of the pain she feels. Now partially restored, he knows he can find Alice.
He steps back, offering a gentle smile for all her efforts, and for the ones he will soon enough give back for others.]
I will be back soon, mia cara.
[Another wordless look, one from him this time, and he leaves, footsteps echoing in the hallway, until he's gone.]
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He steps back, offering a gentle smile for all her efforts, and for the ones he will soon enough give back for others.]
I will be back soon, mia cara.
[Another wordless look, one from him this time, and he leaves, footsteps echoing in the hallway, until he's gone.]