Zeno - 1

She could not enjoy her life how she wanted her to. 

Her small head rested at his chest, her chest rumbling in pleasure as she snuggled against his chest and he felt a fondness for her. She was here to stay, wasn't she? She had been here from the start and she was not going anywhere even at Mark's lowest point. But if things got difficult, if her life ended up in danger against his own, he would save her. He owned her this much at least.

"Time for you to leave now. Have a safe journey you two" this had been a difficult decision to make but it had to be made for the sake of everyone. Mark had a say in it and this was what he chose to do. He had to leave for the sake of everyone involved in making this operation a success.