[ He could refuse. For all the good, sane reasons he has to say no to this kind of proximity. To someone who's already ended his life once. The no is right there on the tip of his tongue, and for a second in the back of his head it sounds like Alfred's voice. ]
Nope. [ He takes another step forward, then stops. Still giving himself enough space to back down, if he needs to. ]
no subject
Nope. [ He takes another step forward, then stops. Still giving himself enough space to back down, if he needs to. ]
You've got my attention.