When Clio spoke again, Will stilled, half-afraid that any movement he made would have her backing away from him again. But her voice had lost the edge of panic; she spoke slowly now, and with care. When she took a step his way, Will felt the breath caught in his chest loosen. He wanted to reach for her, but he couldn't bear it if she flinched from him a second time. He took a step of his own, though, and nodded. "Together."