"I don't understand going away? Going where?"
"I just need to do something… Alone. Something has been bothering me now, for a while. I need to prepare and make things right."
Zinnia fidgeted on the wall looking at Alton lost. "Is something wrong? If there's something, we can help."
Alton shook his head, staring at the snowflake hovering above his hand. "This is something only I can do. I've just been delaying it for far too long. I should only be gone a week or two the most. The apartment is in your hands until then."
"Alton… I don't."
"You'll also be in charge. See it as a temporary promotion to leader of Team Rhapsody. You're now more than ready to take the helm."
"Are you leaving Rhapsody?"
Alton remained silent sighing. "Not if I can help it. Don't worry about me, it's Christmas. Spend time with friends and family, and before you know it, I'll be back."
