[The low murmur of Royce's voice doesn't bother Alfie. It's nice, actually. It breaks through his sleep just enough that he's vaguely aware that talking is happening, and it's kind of soothing.
But eventually he does wake, and he realizes who Royce is talking to. He doesn't say anything at first, letting him have his moment, but after a while he rolls over.]
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But eventually he does wake, and he realizes who Royce is talking to. He doesn't say anything at first, letting him have his moment, but after a while he rolls over.]
Royce. It's not her.