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    “You’re really going through with this,” Mane says.

    “I don’t see another option,” Wemmbu replies.

    “That’s funny,” Mane says. “You always say that when you’ve already decided.”

    Silence.

    “You could’ve told us earlier,” Mane adds.

    “I didn’t want it to turn into this,” Wemmbu says.

    Flame scoffs softly. “It always does.”

    “That’s not what I meant,” Wemmbu says.

    “I know,” Flame answers.

    Another pause. Someone shifts their weight.

    “Are you going to say anything?” Mane asks.

    Flame doesn’t respond.

    “Mane,” Wemmbu says, quieter now. “Please.”

    “Don’t,” Mane replies. “Don’t ask him to make it easier for you.”

    Flame exhales. “It’s fine.”

    “No,” Mane snaps. “It’s not.”

    “I said it’s fine,” Flame repeats.

    Wemmbu’s voice drops. “I never asked you to stay.”

    “I know,” Flame says.

    That’s the last thing anyone says.

    The door closes.

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