( He grumbles something unintelligible, his chin sinking into the collar of his greatcoat. His appreciation is entirely unnecessary. It's his duty as a police officer to see to the welfare of his people — but that sounds like more of an excuse than anything. He knows there is a greater reason.
He takes his cane and marches toward the door, not looking back even to say, )
I will not fail you again either.
( Before disappearing into the night, before Soldat has a chance to respond or contest it. )
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He takes his cane and marches toward the door, not looking back even to say, )
I will not fail you again either.
( Before disappearing into the night, before Soldat has a chance to respond or contest it. )