[There's a little something else sneaking in there too, lurking in the background. It's to do with Royce's idea of extending Alfie's life - and rather than the steadfast negative feelings he might have expected, there are actually feelings of ambivalence. Curiosity. Wondering what it would be like.
Alfie doesn't mention any of that, though; he might not even know that it's leaking through. He just pulls Royce closer to him, curling a little onto his side.]
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Alfie doesn't mention any of that, though; he might not even know that it's leaking through. He just pulls Royce closer to him, curling a little onto his side.]