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?"

twenty years ago. Estelle brought her back from Citadel, waiting for Vivian to confirm

just a suspicion for

her chin on her hand, a mischievous glint in her eye, "Did Old Mr. Jarvis ever mention, if Evelyn's identity is confirmed, that you should marry her? Keep it

she turned to

didn't suggest it, but Old Mr. Quintin did,"

glanced back

spoke softly, "I haven't agreed

watch the twilight outside, tapping her

arrived, and they began to

it in his bowl, slowly smiling, "There's a lot to learn about having a barbecue, like which sauce goes best with meat,

"You sure have a lot

it's my duty to worry for you!" Sylvia

going to teach

her orange juice, and

smile, "That's not

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