Jace took a step towards him, swaying slightly. "Why..are you running? I want want to love you, Basil. At least a hug?" He held out his arms for a hug. God, did he really just say that he loved him? Why the hell had he said that?! The words were out before he realized it and even then he couldn't truly comprehend the weight the words possessed.
     Kaye shared a look towards Jace and Basil before looking at Leith, at a loss for words. "It isn't working... Something isn't right..." she said the last part more to herself.