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?"

Estelle brought her back from Citadel, waiting for Vivian to confirm her identity."

suspicion for now,"

"Did Old Mr. Jarvis ever mention, if Evelyn's identity is confirmed, that

she turned to

suggest it, but Old Mr. Quintin did,"

back at him,

"I haven't agreed to

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

and they began to

learn about having a barbecue, like which sauce goes best with meat, and how long to cook each item. I'll

"You sure have a lot

my duty to worry

you going to teach her

as she swallowed her orange juice, and she huffed, "If you dare me

curved in an amused smile, "That's not teaching, that's

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