[They were going to let him be during the day, weren't they? Hadn't that been how things were falling into place? It was going to be fine. Perfect. He could let distance drive them the rest of the way away, and no one would have to feel guilt. It was perfect it was--
--he sighs. He knows the excuse won't work, even if it's still true.]
Fine. But only to prevent another fire. When you're done, I'll excuse myself.
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[They were going to let him be during the day, weren't they? Hadn't that been how things were falling into place? It was going to be fine. Perfect. He could let distance drive them the rest of the way away, and no one would have to feel guilt. It was perfect it was--
--he sighs. He knows the excuse won't work, even if it's still true.]
Fine. But only to prevent another fire. When you're done, I'll excuse myself.