He slammed the door shut behind him.
Emma began to laugh.
"Sorry, it's just… He would've been angry if I laughed in front of him."
She wiped her tears and stood up.
"Don't worry about Apollo. He just cares about everyone a bit too much."
After Emma and Athena left, Neo leaned back into the sofa and stared at the ceiling.
"Do you guys have anything to say to me?"
Calista, Kane, and Alexander remained silent.
Anyone in their place would've rebuked him, been angry at him for leaving them behind when he got a chance to go to a better stage.
Neo wouldn't have blamed them if they called him opportunistic.
Instead, Calista spoke in a whisper, almost as if she was begging him.
"Are you really leaving us?"
"Yes."
"Can't you stay here even after you join the Association?"
"No."
She bit her lips and lowered her head.
