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Fay pauses a second. That conversation in the back yard – was

that seriously just two hours ago? But it seems like a lifetime ago.

now.

“Yes,” she says slowly. “But in case we figure out that we…can’t.

Like if we can’t get passports or something. Then I guess I want to know everything I can about this life I’m marrying into.”

It’s Daniel’s turn to shrug now as he turns to look out the window.

Fay studies him, considering that Daniel has done everything he

can to avoid learning more about this life. That he actively avoids

  1. it.

So why was she, who was his match in so many ways, so curious?

After a moment, Fay clears her throat. “Daniel,” she says slowly,

quietly. “Why do you think it is that you don’t want this life. I mean, I know why I don’t. But you were born into it. Do you think it’s something about like…who you are, intrinsically, that makes you a mismatch? Or is it something else?”

He turns to glare at her then. “Are you asking if I don’t belong here

because I’m…”

not understanding, before the pieces snap

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all. But…” she pauses a

why?”

shakes his head ruefully. “No,” he says. “I think

be married, not have a family – family, lineage, is…everything. But,” he looks her in the eye then, “it’s not possible

desires. Predilections. Preferences.”

understanding. “I’m sure that

into space for a minute, brooding, but Fay

from asking her next question.

mood today, feeling a little

that basement unscathed. So, she doesn’t

are you like…seeing anyone?”

then scowls. “No, Fay,”

murmurs. “I’m not.”

Colin?” she asks, surprised. “The baristo at the book

shop?”

were never dating–we just hook up sometimes.”

Fay says, resting her chin in her

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