[ it's about what he expected. she deserved to know, he thinks. no matter what the outcome. as long as she keeps moving forward -- as long as this doesn't break her. it's fine if it breaks him a little. he made his choices, after all. and he's already been broken for a long time. ]
Oh, I've never wanted anything for myself -- and I'm not thanking you on my own behalf, either. It's for them. Always has been.
Is there something I can do for you now, other than get out of your sight?
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Oh, I've never wanted anything for myself -- and I'm not thanking you on my own behalf, either. It's for them. Always has been.
Is there something I can do for you now, other than get out of your sight?
[ if not, he'll be leaving... slowly ]
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that's all it is.]
No. Leave.
And don't approach me again unless it's to discuss how to end all this.
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[ off he hobbles..... ]