[ A little while later, he'll hear Royce approaching, deliberately making enough noise for Alfie to hear. Alfie will feel pressure against his back, between his shoulderblades - the sensation of Royce pressing his forehead there, holding on to the back of Alfie's shirt with one hand. ]
Don't go home. [ Royce says, voice raw and broken. ]
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Don't go home. [ Royce says, voice raw and broken. ]