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*Noa notices something's wrong, and is hearing as such in his mind, but doesn't make any implications that she knows 8D*

Promise? Promise promise?

...

B-But...I want all of us to be together...You, me, Mommy, and my Real Mommy and Daddy. All of us...

[all right, thought process: halt!]

I...yes. I won't let anyone else hurt you, Noa.

...

But I can't promise that...

Even when you're far away? When you...are far away from me and mommy?

...

I don't want you to go. I don't want you to.

*She already had a feeling that he was leaving. Might as well throw that in the open thar 8D*

I -

Yes.

I'm sorry, kiddo, but...between me and you, it has to be you who goes free.

You still have your Mommy! And I'm sure you'll find your own Daddy soon.

..........................................................

I won't cry. I won't cry I won't cry. I won't cry because strong people don't cry and I have to be strong for Mommy!

....

*But Noa cries anyway. sobbing, she clings to Ed, hugging him and crying harder and harder.*

Just don't forget me! DOn't ever forget me or I'll never forgive you, Daddy! I won't, I won't!!

Sometimes you cry because you are strong enough to cry, kid.

Don't worry. [hugs] You're - you two - were enough to make me feel human again. Thanks, huh?

I won't. Don't worry, I won't...

I'm sorry.

You are human. You're a person, Daddy. And I love you. I love you very very very much and I always will.

But I won't cry because it'll make Mommy sad. And I'll protect Mommy. I won't cry!

Just...

Be happy, Daddy...Don't be sad. I don't want you to ever be Sad, even when you're gone...

ANd I'll never forget you. Ever ever ever ever...

I love you too. And your Mommy too, tell him that, all right?

[sets her down back to her feet, and smiles]

How can I be sad when I'm...gone? Oh, Noa. Daddy will just fall asleep and the robin will...take his place, all right...?

[ruffles her hair]

Look after your Mommy, kid.

You'll fall...asleep? And then Mr. Robin will be there?

...............

Won't he miss you?

I know I will...I...

I will protect Mommy! I will!

*Noa hugs his leg, tight, one last time, before backing away, and trying her best to smile.*

Bye-bye, Daddy. If you weren't my Daddy, I'd marry you, you know.

Oh, I...don't know. Maybe.

All right.

[grins, and digs around his pocket and unclips something from his belt, tossing it to Noa.]

Take care of Daddy's watch, all right?

G'bye, Noa. [raises an eyebrow, but grins] Maybe. But no marrying until you're older, you hear?

[He shoves his hands in his pockets, and takes a step back.]

*Noa takes the watch and holds it in her hands, hugging it. Hugging it tight.*

I'll treasure it, Daddy! Never lose it! I'll always wear it, so you'll be with me everywhere I go!

*Noa nods, fighting the tears that are gathering in her eyes again.*

Not 'til I'm 35!

Goodbye, Daddy!

I love you! Mommy does too! Take care!!