[....He can’t deny him when he’s in such a sorry state that he’ll actually ask that. Lancia’s shoulders slump, even as he carefully lays his hands on the younger man. He thinks this is a mistake, that Faustino will very likely be wrong about what Ciro and Al will think, what they’ll do… But he’s an adult. And part of being an adult is dealing with the consequences of their actions.]
[In this case, it’s all about keeping secrets and hiding the truth.]
[Outside the room, he can hear the sound of feet pounding against the floor, and Lancia looks over his shoulder to call out.]
Ciro! Wait right there, understand?
[Reluctance is in every slowing step, and Lancia can hear Ciro’s uncertainty even though it’s dead silent. It’s going to be difficult to talk with him about this, but… Gently, he starts to pick Faustino up to cradle in his arms. He’s in no state to walk around right now.]
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[In this case, it’s all about keeping secrets and hiding the truth.]
[Outside the room, he can hear the sound of feet pounding against the floor, and Lancia looks over his shoulder to call out.]
Ciro! Wait right there, understand?
[Reluctance is in every slowing step, and Lancia can hear Ciro’s uncertainty even though it’s dead silent. It’s going to be difficult to talk with him about this, but… Gently, he starts to pick Faustino up to cradle in his arms. He’s in no state to walk around right now.]