It couldn't be true. Everyone always left him, betrayed him for some reason or another.<span style="font-style: italic">They</span>would find something that would make Boa leave him, betray him. It always happened. Boa's words would never be true, because they never were before.<br/><br/>His tears came faster when Boa picked him up. They were going to go outside and he was going to be handed over, he just knew it.<br/><br/>His eyes snapped open in surprise to stare at Boa when he was placed on the bed and tucked in. He proceeded to watch the man leave and get on the roof. His eyes followed the man's movements despite his inability to see him.<br/><br/>His silent vigil was interrupted by sleep that was invoked by the gentle repetition of the snow being scooped and thrown.