Despite agreeing to follow Noah's plan, Varkesh didn't leave right away. With his battered state and broken wrist just after being healed, Noah continued to convince the others of his devilish personality by having Gwen heal him again.
The atmosphere between the two was smothered with awkwardness. Gwen hesitated to heal him.
It's not that she didn't want to; guilt was making it harder to take that step forward. However, Varkesh couldn't say anything.
He could barely look in her direction. Not only did he confess his love for her, but he also had yet to get rid of his earlier demons.
Not to mention the beating he just received from her, Gwen's words still haunt him, unsure if she really meant it.
Gwen took a step forward before stopping again, her hand lifting slightly before falling back to her side. She didn't know how to approach him anymore. The distance between them was heavier than before.
"…Let me fix it," she said.
