[At that, Richard draws in a slow breath. As much as he wants to leave - both for their safety and because he wants to be alone - that isn't really an option here in Luceti. He's going to cross paths with them whether he likes it or not. There's no way for him to avoid them forever.]
No, I'm not.
[Somehow, saying that feels almost like admitting defeat to him, admitting that he is weak and that he needs others around him. But then the cycle will just continue again...]
[Action]
No, I'm not.
[Somehow, saying that feels almost like admitting defeat to him, admitting that he is weak and that he needs others around him. But then the cycle will just continue again...]