... [Not that long ago, he would have scoffed at the idea and thrown it under intense scrutiny. But now...it's frightening, how quickly his mind can conjure the image of a certain gentle smile. He isn't ready to dwell on that for too long, so he shifts the topic just slightly.]
...But most did care, right? They saw differences, and they feared it.
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...But most did care, right? They saw differences, and they feared it.