The words stung him like a slap to the face by the kraken itself. He was speechless as he felt his heart, his filthy sodding human heart, leap into his throat. He shivered for a moment, finding that sensation of heartbreak one more time. The second passed and he narrowed his eyes at Rinoa. If it had been any other time, she would have been dead.
Instead, he said nothing and retreated back into the Hotel. He couldn't help himself as a stray tear slid down his wrinkled cheek.