[Richard just stands, head still bowed, weighing his options here. What she wants... that isn't really relevant compared to what's best for her, and for Asbel too. And what's best for all of them is that Richard stay away, where he can't hurt them again. That way, at least they'd be safe.]
I'm sorry, Sophie.
[He turns around without another word and starts to stride off before he can have second thoughts about this, fists clenched at his sides.]
[action]
I'm sorry, Sophie.
[He turns around without another word and starts to stride off before he can have second thoughts about this, fists clenched at his sides.]