Kennet removed himself from her touch, the emotionless facade taking its place over him once more, though still tarnished before a polish could be laid. His breathing evened as he looked at her. "There is a lot you do not know, Aria, and you may never as the past spreads behind us."
His eyes lowered, watching the binding magic as it faded back underneath his skin. Dusting himself off, he rose back to his full height and tucked his hands behind it back. Every piece of control back in place and the invisible hand that held the chains knowing better for if there would ever be a next time.
"We shall never speak on this again." The blue gaze moved from her face to the table where the pocket watch had appeared intact once more, but no longer baring the symbols of his Betrest. "Your time is up, Aria, I must return to work and I am sure there are affairs you must handle as well."