"My apologizes, Tourmaline." There was a hint of bitterness when he said her name. It felt weird on his tongue, rolling out his mouth and he clenched his jaw together to try and steady himself.
A war of emotions surged within him, left him a little dizzy and he found that looking at her was difficult, just like keeping the truth from her, but he tried anyway. "Can't do what?" He asked, very quietly.
The twisting in his gut knew the answer, but he was a glutton for punishment and needed to hear it.
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