[The second before they touch down, Abel's hands snap back to the grips and rev the engine until they slide right back down onto the pavement. It's so much more exhilarating than any other time he's done it, probably because Cain is whistling and yelling and holding on tight to him, and the whole thing shifts. It used to be about escape and longing, and with Cain behind him it's like the last piece of the puzzle has clicked in. Who thought that what was missing would be at his back of all places.]
[Abel steers them into a playground at the edge of a vista, puts the bike in park and the kickstand down.] I loved this. It was the only thing that was all mine, the thing that made me feel like I was in control of everything. [Whether that's good or just extremely naive, he doesn't know. Abel turns around and smiles at Cain before patting his arm twice and climbing off the bike.] Come on, one more thing I want to show you.
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[Abel steers them into a playground at the edge of a vista, puts the bike in park and the kickstand down.] I loved this. It was the only thing that was all mine, the thing that made me feel like I was in control of everything. [Whether that's good or just extremely naive, he doesn't know. Abel turns around and smiles at Cain before patting his arm twice and climbing off the bike.] Come on, one more thing I want to show you.