“We’ll leave,” he said simply. “All together. Find somewhere remote to spend some decades, until enough time has passed to join society again. Somewhere new though, obviously. A different country most likely.” Alexei looked to Jay, who was helping himself to a fifth portion of chicken. “And…you’ll go as well?” Jay flushed, shifting in his chair. “I’m not— Well…” “Of course you will,” Danny protested, his voice infused with a sincere warmth. “You and, um, well…any companions you might have. Luc and Jamie will come too, I think.”

