[Ion slides down to meet him on his level. He realizes suddenly that he's exhausted--this is exhausting. And he feels as guilty as he does righteous, because he isn't blind to the way that Sandalphon is taking this. How his shouting has turned to pleading has turned to wretched silence.
It makes him want to apologize, but he knows that he has to stop that. He pauses, and then speaks more softly. He's not even sure what he's trying to say anymore, so the words come out unbidden.]
I just wanted you to stay for a little while longer.
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It makes him want to apologize, but he knows that he has to stop that. He pauses, and then speaks more softly. He's not even sure what he's trying to say anymore, so the words come out unbidden.]
I just wanted you to stay for a little while longer.