[ There's a very small twist of sympathy in his chest - he knows how much wounds like that hurt. But it isn't enough for him to offer help. Alfie can be charming all he wants; Royce doesn't trust him and isn't looking to give the guy he just wounded any sort of ability to wound him back. Right now, Alfie's weak. Royce feels safer that way. ]
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I'm not the one that's ridiculous.