[What she says makes sense because it's been more or less the same for Bruno. It feels the same way that it did after the beach on Sardegna. He knows Abbacchio is gone, but still he turns and expects to see him standing there, feeling echoes of the loss again and again with each disappointment. Even now, standing here in his room, he expects Abbacchio to walk in and wonder why everyone is hanging out in his room, likely telling Izabel to get lost, but saying nothing to push Bruno out. He knows it won't happen. Yet he still expects it.]
[Although she's hidden her face in Sticky Fingers' shoulder, it strikes such a chord and Bruno has to look away from her again. He's silent for a long moment after she finishes speaking, letting the sound of the waltz drift through the air instead of any semblance of conversation. Bruno closes his eyes, waiting and expecting. When he opens his eyes again, Bruno's brow furrows. It's a private expression, something close to crying but without tears. It's anyone's guess as to whether the lack of tears is because Bruno either won't allow it or has no more to give. He smooths it back out by the time he speaks again.]
Non devi farlo, stellina. Abbacchio era anche la tua famiglia. You can stay as long as you like.
[Sticky Fingers gives Izabel a small, reassuring squeeze.]
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[Although she's hidden her face in Sticky Fingers' shoulder, it strikes such a chord and Bruno has to look away from her again. He's silent for a long moment after she finishes speaking, letting the sound of the waltz drift through the air instead of any semblance of conversation. Bruno closes his eyes, waiting and expecting. When he opens his eyes again, Bruno's brow furrows. It's a private expression, something close to crying but without tears. It's anyone's guess as to whether the lack of tears is because Bruno either won't allow it or has no more to give. He smooths it back out by the time he speaks again.]
Non devi farlo, stellina. Abbacchio era anche la tua famiglia. You can stay as long as you like.
[Sticky Fingers gives Izabel a small, reassuring squeeze.]