Revelation (2)

The two stare at each other, neither averting their eyes. Elliot knows that Kei means what she has said, and she can tell he understands. After a long minute, he finally breaks the connection, but immediately takes her hand. He holds it tenderly between his palms and once again looks her in the eyes. “I know Kei, I’ve always known that I was expendable. Not only to you, but even to my master. I was always living on borrowed time and loaned luxury. I knew that eventually that time would come to an end, and I accepted that. Just as you’re prepared to accept your fate, I’m ready to accept mine. However, I also know that I have an important job to do before I go.”

Kei’s expression softens a bit now. “Before you go? Where would you be going exactly?”