Everyone Leaves

"Go ahead and leave then. That's what everyone does. I guess I'm used to it by now."

But Janus could tell Remus couldn't take it. His lip was trembling; a small tell, but Remus was good at concealing emotion.

"Go on, leave! That's what you've wanted to do since Virgil left, you never wanted to stay here." Tears were welling up in Remus' eyes, beginning to spill over.

"Remus-"

"Just leave. That's what everyone does. Everyone leaves me. First Roman. Then Virge. And now you. Everyone leaves me."

"Remus, please-"

"Leave. Me. Alone. That's what you've always wanted, I've known for a while."

Janus was changing traits. Scales disappearing, yellow eye fading to match the other. He couldn't stop it.

"Just let me expl-"

Remus exploded.

Tears began pouring down his face. "Why aren't you leaving? You hate me, you always have! You only stayed with me because everyone else hated you, well guess what? You're not welcome here anymore!" Remus summoned his mace, beginning to advance on the Side. "So you'd better leave, before I make you leave. I know this is what you want, so stop acting like I'm forcing you out." Janus was backed against the wall. Remus slammed his mace into the wall beside him. "Leave. Janus."

Finally, Janus listened and sank out. Remus dropped his mace, sinking to the floor in tears.

"Everyone leaves me..."