[A grunt; he's not surprised, and he can't be disappointed anymore. Funny, he might have been annoyed if she said no. More than anything, Tyki turning her into a heartless person would be the worst outcome.]
[Cross steps around Tyki to the memorial plaque, pulling out a handkerchief to quickly and tenderly wipe the cigarette ash from Anita's name. Then he moves to brush past Kitty in a swirl of black coat and long hair.]
I'm sorry. [Not for what he did, she should know that. But that it hurt her.]
[And then he'll make his way back to Rebecca's. He needs to get the blood off his clothes and mask before it stains.]