In another situation, he might be more concerned for her, and for Matt who he knows is the "him". Right now, he just wants out before he's called back by the music, before he turns on her or anyone else. He nods as he continues to back away, staggering a little thanks to his wounded knee.]
Good luck. I hope you both make it out.
[He's far enough now, it's probably safe - so finally he turns to see where he's going, and holds his lantern out to make his way out through the woods, to envelop himself in silence and hope he's broken the spell of the march.]
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In another situation, he might be more concerned for her, and for Matt who he knows is the "him". Right now, he just wants out before he's called back by the music, before he turns on her or anyone else. He nods as he continues to back away, staggering a little thanks to his wounded knee.]
Good luck. I hope you both make it out.
[He's far enough now, it's probably safe - so finally he turns to see where he's going, and holds his lantern out to make his way out through the woods, to envelop himself in silence and hope he's broken the spell of the march.]