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[Though not particularly surprised by the comparison after everything he's just heard, Conrad takes a short moment to consider. He owes Yuuri a true answer, not a thoughtless one.]
[Julia. Even so many years after her loss, the name brings a surge of bittersweet feelings. His feelings for Julia are strong indeed, perhaps even stronger than when she was with him. During his long wait for Yuuri's return, it was the memory of her smile that kept him held together.]
[Conrad peels back to gently, affectionately touch Yuuri's blue teardrop pendant, almost having forgotten it was between them until this moment.]