[ His expression drops, just slightly. He was hoping - well, it doesn't matter what he was hoping. Monty doesn't try, and Royce doesn't make a fool of himself trying to give Monty another chance. There are so many things he wants to say, but he doesn't. ]
I didn't come here with that intent, no. I came here to try to understand, and - I do, now. [ Deceit is one thing - Royce is no stranger to it. This is something else entirely, to Royce. He doesn't bother saying goodbye, he just turns and walks away, out of Monty's house. ]
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I didn't come here with that intent, no. I came here to try to understand, and - I do, now. [ Deceit is one thing - Royce is no stranger to it. This is something else entirely, to Royce. He doesn't bother saying goodbye, he just turns and walks away, out of Monty's house. ]