[ There's a bit of him that feels relief at seeing the familiar language. It helps, but not enough. Royce shakes his head, stepping back and away, trying to pull Alfie with him. ]
No. Can't. [ Is his reply, jerkily and unsteadily signed. He's going to throw up. Violence like this hasn't ever bothered him but there's so much pain in this building, so much that reminds him of the things he was carefully trying to forget and not deal with, while his emotions are clear.
He needs to leave, but his loyalty won't let him ditch Alfie. ]
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No. Can't. [ Is his reply, jerkily and unsteadily signed. He's going to throw up. Violence like this hasn't ever bothered him but there's so much pain in this building, so much that reminds him of the things he was carefully trying to forget and not deal with, while his emotions are clear.
He needs to leave, but his loyalty won't let him ditch Alfie. ]