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[Raphael is smoking which... is nothing abnormal. He's dressed casually, for once, just sitting on a bench, what might be a medical textbook in his lap, people-watching a good bit more intently than he's letting on

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I'm positive. [The look in his eyes is a little cold at that, even if his tone isn't.]

Probably for the best, this place isn't exactly kind. But I'd never say no to your company, even for only a moment.

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I'm sure we will.

[He's not, really, it's just another few rattled-off lines. Lines he wants to believe, for once, even if he's starting to glance away. Some patently foolish part of him would like to keep her here, make sure she's safe, make sure whatever Rosiel had meant--]

[Well, now he's starting to kid himself. So maybe it's just as well.] It'll be all right. Cheer up.

[a pause] I can show you around the place a bit. I've never even been to this zoo before, but we could take a tour.

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[a borderline smile back] Great. Let's go.

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[He's vaguely surprised, but doesn't protest.] Oh, I can always keep myself busy. No need to worry.

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Stop worrying over me, all right? It doesn't matter.

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It doesn't make a difference if they're not here.

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... No. [And he lets go of her hand.] You could stand to be a little less depressing on my behalf.