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[ He's watching her expression change from slight confusion to some dawning realization and he's genuinely surprised by the slight shake of her head.
What? No apology needed? That's a new one--
Oh.
It's his turn for a reaction. This isn't something he had been expecting to hear at all. So here's elation -- one, giddiness -- two, excitement -- three, hope -- four, anticipation -- five, curiosity -- for always.
He moves towards her, inching into her personal zone. ]
Why? [ He tilts his head to the side and he reaches to cup her face in his hands. ] Why would you tell me this?