[ ...about a part of the way, relaxing a little more that Spider could easily pull away if he wants. But otherwise it isn't long to reach grass instead of spider-ridden stone and wood, though it's not till they're by the side of the building where there's less in the way of holes in walls or windows that he lets go entirely.

And turns. And looks Spider in the eyes, a familiar crease of Considering Something Very Intently to his brow ]

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