It's an instant reaction. He withdraws and stares at her in shock and confusion because that's such an absurd request. He will sacrifice himself. Alex is the future, Alex will live.
His hands don't let go of hers but he's a deer in the headlights. It's on the tip of his tongue to deny it but -
"I could-"
No. No.
"I can't promise that please don't make me promise that."
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It's an instant reaction. He withdraws and stares at her in shock and confusion because that's such an absurd request. He will sacrifice himself. Alex is the future, Alex will live.
His hands don't let go of hers but he's a deer in the headlights. It's on the tip of his tongue to deny it but -
"I could-"
No. No.
"I can't promise that please don't make me promise that."