“I'm always leaving, but I never have anywhere to go.”
“How often do I have to tell you this," I say. "I'm not going anywhere. I'm. Not. Going. Anywhere.”
“Don't you see? I'm not the spirit of any age. I'm at odds with everything and always have been! I have never belonged anywhere with anyone at any time!”
“I have everything I need now, too," I assure her. "And you're never going anywhere which is why I'm giving this to you.”
“That I love her, that I want her, that I'm never going anywhere, that she and I are going to last. That this is real. That it’s forever.”
“I can't be the center of your world, Kieli; it just won't do. I mean, if you stay like this, I wouldn't be able to go anywhere. I'll never be able to leave you behind again. Once I'm gone, what are you going to do?!”