Like Xavier, who had retreated from a grueling battle, Gabriel found it hard to let go of the past. Perhaps he had never truly moved on. Sylvia looked at him, "So, you're afraid to step back too, aren't you?"

Gabriel lowered his gaze, his voice a soft murmur, "Maybe."

She leaned forward, her eyes gentle and understanding, "It's not as scary as you think. I've made it through, and you can too!"

"Hmm," Gabriel murmured in agreement, "At least for now, boredom seems to be the only downside."

Sylvia laughed, "Wait till we get back to C City, you'll wish you had the time to be bored."

Gabriel's lips curved into a half-smile, noncommittal.

Sylvia inquired, "Are you staying in J City because of a girl named Evelyn?"

her back from Citadel, waiting for Vivian to confirm her identity." Sylvia realized, "No wonder

for

chin on her hand, a mischievous glint in her eye, "Did Old Mr. Jarvis ever mention, if Evelyn's identity

as she turned to gaze out

didn't suggest it, but Old

back at him,

spoke softly, "I

an eyebrow, Sylvia continued to watch the twilight outside, tapping her cheek with her pale,

arrived, and

his bowl, slowly smiling, "There's a lot to learn about having a barbecue, like which sauce goes best with meat, and how long to cook

gave her a sidelong glance, "You sure have a

it's my duty to worry for

"Are you going to teach her what I like

her orange juice, and she huffed, "If you dare me to teach her, I'll

curved in an amused smile, "That's

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