• Weeks passed and Borodo and Alice were inseparable. Borodo would often come to the shop, seeking Alice's help. Then Alice would go down with him to his boat just to spend time together whether it be mending his clothes, making lunch or just sitting together. When the sun began to set, Borodo would take her back to her house and kiss her good night. Alice became less nervous with time and didn't stutter anymore. The townspeople seemed to be getting used to Borodo and they didn't mind watching the lovers' discreet kiss at the doorway of the Cadys either. They thought it was cute. What wasn't cute, however, was the fact that Borodo had to leave one day and Alice's sadness caused the whole town to feel her depression.

    It had happened in the afternoon, Borodo came up the elevator as usual and went to the flower shop to get a bouquet of roses for Alice. Very routine, the townspeople greeted him as he walked by, holding the wonderful bouquet. They thought Alice would be so happy. She was so lucky to have such a nice man.

    He hid them behind his back as he knocked on the door. Alice answered with a smile. Everyone watched as he gave her the flowers, the surprised expression on her face and the leaping hug. When the door shut behind Borodo, everyone went about their own business.

    "Alice, I have something to tell you," Borodo sighed as he walked with her up the steps. Roberta and Eugene were in the lab below, leaving Alice in the shop.

    "What's that Borodo?" Alice asked as she put the flowers into a vase and placed them on the table.

    "I'm leaving tomorrow morning," he quickly grabbed her hand.

    "You're leaving? So soon?" Alice turned to face him, she looked surprised and sad.

    "I know, I don't want to leave but I must. My career requires me to travel. But, Alice... I will return for you. I love you. One day, I'd like to marry you, settle down somewhere and start a family," he put his hands on her waist. "How does that sound?"

    "When will you come back?" Alice asked him, laying her head on his chest and placing her hands on his shoulders.

    "Give me six months," he could feel her tremble with tears. "I promise, Alice. I will return for you. We have the rest of today together, let's spend it the best way we can," he bent down and kissed her on the forehead.

    "I just want to stay in your arms forever," Alice whispered, trying to choke back her tears. Borodo responded by holding her tighter, wrapping his arms around her torso and holding her head with his hand.

    The rest of the day, they sat on Alice's bed, just holding each other. Only a few words were spoken, an exchange of "I love you," and Borodo repeating his promise.

    The night he left to go down to the shore was so emotional, the whole town cried. Alice came running out of the house after him, crying and yelling his name. He would hug her and whisper reassuring words to her before taking a few more steps towards the elevator. She kept running after him until finally, he boarded the elevator and some of the men had to hold Alice back. As the doors closed, Borodo bursted into a crying fit, putting his palms to his eyes and blowing his nose in a handkerchief. Alice was so distraught, she kept trying to go down into the elevator. It was a long night, trying to keep Alice on the island. Eugene finally resorted to giving her a sleeping pill so she would sleep away the moment that he leaves for good.

    When dawn broke, Borodo sadly set sail. He didn't want to leave her but he couldn't stay. He was a travelling thief and in order to fulfill his dream of becoming the greatest thief in the world, he had to sail around the world and steal precious treasure. One day, he would come back to Clockwork Island and steal the world's greatest treasure. Alice.