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Cassirin Just like that, was it? The firestarter attracted fires, and was a bit too blase about the death of his parents for Tate's comfort, but all he did was pause in pouring the tea. "Condolences. You don't have to be here, lad. If you need time to grieve..."
He was free to go home.
Nate slowly shook his head. "No, I need to be here," he said quietly.
It's safe here. "How else will I be able to fend for myself later on?" he covered quickly. It was sort of true, anyway.