Yeah. [His answer is immediate, nearly a murmured exhale, and full of conviction despite the lingering pain in his gaze. He turns further towards her as well, his remaining hand reaching to rest over her thigh, and simply looks into her eyes. That hint of a smile on her lips sobers him - he hardens, just slightly at that sign that everything is going to be okay. Because it reminds him it's not, not yet.] There's something you should know.
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