[The first line rolls off his back. His family was at stake. Of course that decision was his to make.
In any case, he takes one step back, and another followed by another. His cane gently strikes the landing with each step. He provides access to the stairs and sweeps his arm across them in a gesture. The message speaks for itself. But in case it would be misunderstood, he decides to offer an answer.]
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In any case, he takes one step back, and another followed by another. His cane gently strikes the landing with each step. He provides access to the stairs and sweeps his arm across them in a gesture. The message speaks for itself. But in case it would be misunderstood, he decides to offer an answer.]
Not while I have no choice to make.