"Alex..."

Kirby whines and Alex's eyes fill, and just for a moment there's a crack in the cold armor she'd wrapped around herself. Maybe this is the chance, maybe there's an opportunity he can take here, maybe nothing's happened that can't be repaired. He takes a step into the room, but she's already turning towards the door.

"Of course I will," he says. "I promise. For what it's worth. That's...that's all."