.... ..... ...But did he mean it? ✖

He didn't exactly... doubt him. No, that wasn't it at all. The left field confession had simply shocked the salty dog more than he ever realized it could. On top of everything that had happened it held quite a bit of weight. Perhaps because yes, he had felt it too -- something he had long been just on the cusp of, only realized when the other's words mirrored his own feelings. Or perhaps because of what it meant, what would change and once more... ✖

Once more, it was all so strange... yet every part of it welcomed. ✖

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