He bitterly regretted his moment of anger. In time to see Jennifer, who had been composed to hear of Darien and tautly silent as Dave spoke, now rise at Jaelle's words, a white grief in her face, her mouth open, eyes blazing with naked pain, and Paul realized that if she was opening now to this, she was open to everything. "Leila," said Jaelle wearily, "close the door and go away." He looked at the small things he had worn then he put on some of Finn's clothing and went away. He wasn't strong enough to do it so soon. He tried to make himself into a bird again but he couldn't.
But then they had heard sounds outside and people at the door, and Dave Martyniuk and Jaelle herself had come in and told them what had happened to make the winter end. She had listened, remote and regal, virtually untouched. They were in the Temple in Paras Derval: Jennifer's rooms. Paul turned his back on them all and walked to the window. What did such things matter now? They shall not grow old, as we that are left. Paul sank into a chair, uncaring, for once, that Jaelle should see him as less than strong. Liane saw him on the street and she says"-Dave fought for control-"she says he was very sure, and that he looked he looked" "And so, in the middle of the banquet that night, Kevin walked out. Someone in the hallway moved to block the way. Dave stood to follow, awkward sorrow investing his square features.
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