Re: Fabian/Gideon/Lily
"You know," Fabian said thoughtfully, "I think I very well might tear up. If I weren't looking brave for Lily-dear, anyway. Don't rightly think I could cry a drop with the object of my affection here."
Now, then. He hadn't considered the holiday. He supposed there was only one answer for that.
Fabian shifted slightly, feigning shock. "Home? For the holiday? My last chance to be at school with you, Lily-dear? Rubbish. I'm staying. Which is all a moot point when you go off for the holidays, I imagine."