[The thing about Luca is that, while he can be a good liar, it takes a hell of a lot of work. Not wearing his heart on his sleeve is a constant process for someone who defaulted to that state. Even eight years hadn't been enough to reduce the sheer amount of effort that went into it. And right now, he's exhausted. Sleep has been fleeting for the last few days, leaving him with precious little energy to keep up his front.
Rather than trying to put on a brave face and muster the strength, he simply turns away from her.]
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Rather than trying to put on a brave face and muster the strength, he simply turns away from her.]
I don't know what you are talking about.
[Is that quiver in his voice? Maybe.]