We aren't heartless, the town is. We have no control over these locks.
[There's an edge to the voice that responds, the despairing, anxious fear of a man praying he doesn't have to listen to someone die.
There's no way he's disengaging. He's not heartless. He's not leaving this person alone even if he's not really with her.]
...I'm sorry. Try to find some other shelter, if you can. Keep your body moving; do exercises once you find some source of shelter. Try to find a covered place a fire might survive.
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[There's an edge to the voice that responds, the despairing, anxious fear of a man praying he doesn't have to listen to someone die.
There's no way he's disengaging. He's not heartless. He's not leaving this person alone even if he's not really with her.]
...I'm sorry. Try to find some other shelter, if you can. Keep your body moving; do exercises once you find some source of shelter. Try to find a covered place a fire might survive.