[Do you know what it's like? Suddenly, he's pulled back to a time two years ago, when someone else had quietly guessed how lonely he was, and he had been startled to uncover all the things they shared. His chest feels hollow. He eyes the boy cautiously.]
...You do? [His voice is cautious too, but it's softer than before.]
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...You do? [His voice is cautious too, but it's softer than before.]