It was the same old tug. Bulba didn't often feel like choosing between one or the other was all that hard, but it was also rare that he was actually given the choice. More often than not, it was already decided for him. Bulba could practically feel the wall building between them as Vinnie turned away, barricading him from even considering that option.

Though that didn't mean he wasn't going to try. "I will, but... Vinnie, I don't want to leave you like this."