Just be safe, that's all.
Rome couldn't help but smack his head as he recalled his encounter with the twins and how cowardly he had been in front of them.
He didn't understand why, out of all the things he wanted to say, those were the only words that came out of his mouth.
If he thought about it, there had already been opportunities he had wasted and chances he should've taken when he was right in front of them.
He had messed up big time.
Alpheus and Dave exchanged a glance as they watched Rome clutch his head and run his hands through his hair like a man on the verge of losing his sanity.
Dave handed him a drink, and without a word, Rome downed it as if it meant nothing.
The two could only shake their heads.
They were at the bar, keeping Rome company after he had dragged them there.
However, hours had already passed, and instead of loosening up, Rome just kept staring blankly, as if his mind were busy wandering elsewhere.