[ John smiles at that— already, convincing Gaius to humor him feels like winning a battle— and then his expression pinches into confusion. There is a moment's baffled quiet. ]
... Yes.
[ Dawning across his face, slow as the sunrise, is the expression of a man who has just been given an incredible gift and is only starting to believe his luck. ]
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... Yes.
[ Dawning across his face, slow as the sunrise, is the expression of a man who has just been given an incredible gift and is only starting to believe his luck. ]
And you are?