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He gazes off into the sunset for a moment.

"Oh, Alice. Isn't it beautiful?"

"It is."

He turns to me.

"Do you have any idea why a raven is like a writing desk?"

"No, tell me." I can't help but smile.

"I haven't the slightest idea."

I take his hand.

He pulls me to him.

"I'm ready to stop running. To stand up and fight."

He gazes at me with those big green eyes.

"I'll help you, you know. Finish Stayne. Save Underland."

"I know you will."

He kisses me softly.

I kiss him back.

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