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Lyra tapped Felix’s arm sharply, trying to get him to let go so she could write and explain everything.
But Felix tightened his hold stubbornly.
“No p>
He added quietly, “Go ahead and play favorites. Go ahead and chase new thrills and forget the old.
“I don’t know when I’ll get to see you again. If I don’t leave something on you, I won’t be able to eat or sleep p>
Lyra froze.
First he twisted her words to blame her, and now this line.
There was something deeply unsettling about the way he said he wanted to leave something on her.
She wondered if he still carried any homemade blades or sharp objects on his person.
Right then, Hadrien returned.
He called from outside, “Lyra, come check if we’ve missed anything p>
At the sound of his voice, Lyra straightened instantly.
Surprisingly, Felix released her without resistance.
He sat huddled in the corner, head tilted back, his gaze locked firmly on her.
He looked like a child who knew they were about to be left behind, yet held back tears and tantrums out of quiet understanding.
Zev glanced down at the Star Brain strapped to his wrist.
He reminded her once more, “Ms. Kaelin, we depart in one hour.
Lyra’s heart sank.
So soon…
She threw one final glance toward Felix and stepped out of the room.
All the Sentinels in Building Three’s cells watched her from their windows.
Lyra pressed her lips together and forced a faint smile for everyone.
Back inside the cell, Felix curled inward and lowered his head, drawing in a deep breath.
Her scent still clung to his clothes.
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The first thing she saw was the most eye – catching robot- the gift Rhys had spent a fortune buying for her.
Guilt twisted in her chess After she brought it back, she barely used it before shutting it down and leaving it gathering dust in a corner.
Next stood the huge printed photograph the robot had produced, nearly covering a quarter of the wall.
Lyra stepped forward and brushed her fingertips gently across its surface.
In the picture, she wore a bright smile, surrounded by the warm, friendly spirit animals.
She had once hoped that as she continued working here, more faces would join the group in the photo.
Fate had other plans. This snapshot would truly be their final keepsake.
She turned to stare at the adjacent wall.
Covering it were her silly doodles and crude rhymes.
Memories of the lively, cheerful atmosphere as she drew them washed over her, stirring a whirlwind of emotions inside Lyra.
Seeing her silent sigh, Hadrien walked over out of concern,
Lyra tilted her head upward. She could not make out his expression behind his helmet, yet her own sorrowful face was clearly reflected on its surface.
Zev stepped out from the cell as well.
They would set off shortly, and he needed to make preparations to avoid trouble along the journey.
Following his line of sight, Lyra noticed dozens more starships had silently arrived outside, joining the others to block out half the sky.
The massive fleet was almost comparable to the motorcade for the president back on Earth.
Lyra looked away and pulled out her Star Brain to take photos of all the drawings on the wall.
She powered on the robot and sent a copy of the photograph to its storage.
She walked over to Rhys.
“ Can I leave this with you p>
Sentinels were not permitted to carry Star Brains, and days grew monotonous without entertainment.
The robot could play films to help pass the time.
Rhys studied the machine.
“You don’t want it anymore p>
Lyra shook her head quickly.
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“I just thought you could use it to keep busy … ”
Noticing that she was blinking at him like crazy, Rhys was puzzled, but after a brief hesitation, he nodded and agreed.
“…Alright p>
A faint light of relief crossed Lyra’s face.
She lifted her gaze, looking each Sentinel in the eye one by one.
She stepped back, bent forward, and bowed deeply.
She played the pre–recorded audio message from her device, her expression solemn and resolute as her voice echoed out.
“Thank you all for your patience and kindness these days.
“We will meet again when our paths cross.
“I am leaving for now, but I will keep every one of you in my thoughts. If the chance comes, I will return.
“I hope each of you stays well, keeps your spirits calm, and never sees your contamination levels rise.
“I cannot ask you to wait for me, but please hold onto hope. I will find a way to come back, so all of you may leave this place as you wish p>
Watching her earnest demeanor, many soft–hearted Sentinels could no longer hold back their emotions, eyes growing glossy.
Harlan blinked rapidly, fighting to hold back the tears stinging his eyes.
I must be getting old. I can’t keep my composure anymore …
Cedric pressed his lips tight, overcome with emotion.
“Lyra…” He copied the others and spoke her name softly. “You don’t need to do this. This burden was never meant to be yours p>
Lyra offered a bitter smile. “I can’t break this habit p>
“Take care of yourself. You’re still finding your footing, yet you keep trying to shield everyone else from hardship p>
She recognized the teasing voice and glanced toward the window of Cell 112.
Marcel.
Ever since she spoke with him about Felix a few days prior, he had grown distant and barely acknowledged
her.
Still, two days ago, when Sentinels from Core Prime tried to intimidate them, his pretty little spider had
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snapped out, ready to fight.
His words sounded sharp yet underneath lay genuine care for her.
He was generous at heart, simply too stubborn to show it.
Lyra smiled faintly.
“I arrived here alone, with no one to rely on. You were the first people to show me kindness.
“There is an old saying from my hometown: repay the smallest favor with everything you have. “It does not matter how big or small the kindness is; what matters is that I wish to give thanks p>
It was their kindness that had given that lonely, helpless girl the warmth and strength to keep going.
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