[ "maybe something will change." he laughs, only a bit sadly. it's not her that should have to change. ]

I don't really want any of that to change. You don't deserve that. I mean, I don't think so, at least.. But... thanks.

[ for the moment, he steps back from the cliff. the light behind his eyes fades; just like that, they're just two people talking. friends, maybe, or acquaintances, or people flirting who really shouldn't be.

he says: ]

I don't really know where I'm staying yet. I've got a few places people have told me are safe. But, um... I hope we can talk more. It feels- easy, talking to you.