Alice curled in close to his side with a content sigh and a bright smile. She suspected he was up to something, but she just didn't think it had anything to do with leaving her forever. She just thought it was his way of trying to make up for the serious wound she had recently acquired. He didn't have to do any of these things, she didn't blame him.

"You can. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining about any of this, but I can't help feeling suspicious." Even despite her suspicions, she couldn't seem to resist leaning in for a kiss. She was alive, he was free. What more could they really ask for?