[It's a pleasant surprise, the way his name in Marcus's mouth goes through him. Pulling his hand away then may feel briefly counterproductive, but it's only so he can guide them together in turn.
It is possible, of the three of them, he's let himself imagine least, before now. Even if he had, he's not sure he would have been so bold, even in daydreams. Later, he'll reflect that it's a lesson in not aiming too low. For now, he's thinking very little beyond how good it feels, even as they're still working out the particulars.]
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It is possible, of the three of them, he's let himself imagine least, before now. Even if he had, he's not sure he would have been so bold, even in daydreams. Later, he'll reflect that it's a lesson in not aiming too low. For now, he's thinking very little beyond how good it feels, even as they're still working out the particulars.]