Fill in the voids

After Ebony left, Nate and Lara were alone in the room.

«I'm glad you're not packing your things already,» Nate sighed. «But, please, tell me before making your decision.»

«Decision?»

«Yes,» he said. «I know this is all so complicated for you, and I understand that you won't take on duties no one asked whether you wanted. I know all of it, but please... Don't disappear like the first time.»

«I won't,» she said. «I knew nothing about you back then. Not even your name! You can't blame me for leaving like that. I thought... I thought we just had a random one-night stand. Nothing more than that.»

«I'm not blaming you. If there's someone I've learned so far, it's that humans need to talk if they want to understand each other. So, that I will do. I will talk to you and ensure you won't have any reason to leave. Ever.»

«Oh, Nate,» she sighed. Could he be more understanding? Could he make her feel more treasured than that?