get him out of there. out of the memories, out of the   pain that wreaked havoc upon his heart. down   -trodden lips pursing in calculation what he knew   would be his downfall if he played his card just so.
  Yes, he had to be -- [ CRASH ]                             careful.
  Entangled cape upon feet behind him and a frown   marring his features, Alexei went to turn, having   tripped quite undignified thanks to this stranger. or   whom he thought to be a stranger, only to be left   with a feeling ripping in gut that made him wish it   were just a stranger.        "I do believe, you   are stepping upon my cloak."












