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I did, too.

I felt how very fond I am of you.

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[ Tilting his head, considering ]

Hmm . . . perhaps that's what it was.

This must be a testament to how important you are.

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We've seen a lot together, you and I. Naturally there would be a closeness on shared experiences alone.

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[ A thoughtful hum. Patchwork memory being what it is . . . ]

Is that all it is?

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No. There is more. But I do not think it is fair or appropriate to discuss with you in such a state as what that "more" is has never been well defined.

Just -- you have been there since nearly the beginning.

And I hope to see you at the end of this journey as well.

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I probably wouldn't get it right now anyway . . .

[ Under normal circumstances it would sound self-deprecating rather than matter-of-fact ]

Perhaps within a few days we'll know how realistic your hopes are.