[ Rafa's smile grows at the cracks. As he does, his fangs lengthen. Hunter speaks sweet words, words that should be the final tug on those heartstrings. Rafa pauses, his head tilted to one side. ]

I keep waiting.

[ He looks up at Hunter, eyes softening a little. ]

Expecting it to make a change, for it to matter, like it always does.

[ He shrugs, and his expression chills again. ]

It is just not there anymore. I am glad. It was weighing me down.

[ There's a brief movement. Then Rafa zips forward, running at top speed to crash into Hunter. He wastes no time, immediately going for the throat. ]