[Loki holds on tightly, eyes closed and thoughts focused. His heart is beating fast, the hand that is not holding on to Billy is clenched into a fist.
Leah would not come and say goodbye and when Billy finally speaks he is not surprised, not in the least. But he had been hoping and hoping very, very hard. He opens his eyes again, still holding on to Billy's hand.]
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Leah would not come and say goodbye and when Billy finally speaks he is not surprised, not in the least. But he had been hoping and hoping very, very hard. He opens his eyes again, still holding on to Billy's hand.]
I see.
[The tone of his voice is emotionless.]
So be it.