Royce drives. He doesn't invite discussion, just gets in the driver's seat and lets Alfie take care of Mercy. He's silent the whole way, until they reach the little grove of trees not far off. It might have used to be a park, or protected land - it doesn't matter to Royce.
He gets out of the car, heads to the trunk, and mechanically pulls a shovel from the depths of it, before making his way to a tree and starting to dig at the base of it.
Mercy's attempt to get his attention is ignored, and she looks up at Alfie with an upset expression, unsure what to do. ]
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Royce drives. He doesn't invite discussion, just gets in the driver's seat and lets Alfie take care of Mercy. He's silent the whole way, until they reach the little grove of trees not far off. It might have used to be a park, or protected land - it doesn't matter to Royce.
He gets out of the car, heads to the trunk, and mechanically pulls a shovel from the depths of it, before making his way to a tree and starting to dig at the base of it.
Mercy's attempt to get his attention is ignored, and she looks up at Alfie with an upset expression, unsure what to do. ]