Even though Bryce always acted too clingy around Neo, always touching and saying nonsense, even though Neo didn't always appreciate the unpermitted contact, along the line, he'd gotten used to it.
Becoming familiar with Bryce's antics was something that was inevitable considering the amount of time they spent in each other's company.
Bryce being expelled from Gomas meant the same thing as him being cut off from a huge part of Neo's life.
They would no longer meet up in the mornings before classes and walk together, attached by the hips. All the spontaneous appearances and weird additions Bryce brought about in his life would end.
For some reason, Neo didn't feel elated at the fact that he would have one less pest in his life for the time being.
"What? Are you feeling bad that your slave won't be around anymore?" Helios cocked his head to one side, sounding like he was mocking Neo.
Neo frowned, glaring at Helios with spite.
