[That reaction gets his attention, and he's watching her now. Oh, he heard it. Those words make him pause to seriously consider, though. Golden eyes blink as she pulls her hand away, expression questioning as he lets go when she tugs it away.]

What are you... Talking about-?

[If there was any doubt those words would have solidified it, because he didn't know. He figured he must have disappeared on her, because he had no recollection of her leaving before him, like everyone else had. As she explains though, his expression shifts, no longer soft, pained, confusion. His eyes harden at her words, shaking his own head. When her gaze lifts to find his once more his lips press together before glancing away, himself. His tone is almost accusatory as he tries to control the swirling emotions in his mind with this implication. Had he forgotten? And if so, how-?]

I have no idea what you're talking about.

[He doesn't mean to be so biting, putting up defensive walls as he may be, it was more a frustration with himself for not knowing than anything to do with her. What else was there, that he might be missing?]

The last thing I remember. The clocktower was being rebuilt, people were coming and going again-

[He blinks, gaze snapping up to her's once more.]

All this time I thought I left you there. I thought I vanished, but you-

[A beat before golden eyes widen suddenly, with realization.]

I didn't what?