[Guilt claws at him when he sees the look on her face change and her unexpectedly sad answer. But then, what had he expected? She knew by now how poorly trying to pity him went over and he didn't want her to try convincing him to stay. He couldn't; if he did, he was certain Reyes was going to drag him down along with everything (and everyone) else. He had one last chance and he needs to take it... in more ways than one.]
I know. [He finally steps away from the window and approaches her desk, reaching out to pick up the projector disc for the hologram. It still doesn't feel real, but by tomorrow it will be. He clicks the button to turn it off and sets it back down. When he turns his head to look at her, his gaze catches the pale curve of her bare shoulder before rising to her face. She has never been anything other than beautiful to him, a woman beyond his means to comprehend.]
There is no need to waste your concern- I won't be your responsibility after tomorrow. But I wanted to thank you. And tell you that I will do my best not to ruin your good work. [He lifts his mechanical hand and flexes the fingers. In less than twenty-four hours, it was going to be an entirely different limb.]
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I know. [He finally steps away from the window and approaches her desk, reaching out to pick up the projector disc for the hologram. It still doesn't feel real, but by tomorrow it will be. He clicks the button to turn it off and sets it back down. When he turns his head to look at her, his gaze catches the pale curve of her bare shoulder before rising to her face. She has never been anything other than beautiful to him, a woman beyond his means to comprehend.]
There is no need to waste your concern- I won't be your responsibility after tomorrow. But I wanted to thank you. And tell you that I will do my best not to ruin your good work. [He lifts his mechanical hand and flexes the fingers. In less than twenty-four hours, it was going to be an entirely different limb.]