[The text finds him on the return from his elevator encounter with Pinocchio, bruised and beaten, slipping into his cramped rank-two space with a small sigh.
Disappointment is first, sharp and sour — because he had wanted to see Cy tonight. But the rest is unsurprising. Of course, Cy would want to protect someone else from harm. The man's kindness and selflessness has never been in question.
It's not about sex but it might happen. Ah. That feeling again, burning in his chest. It was going to happen; perhaps it's better sooner rather than later.]
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Disappointment is first, sharp and sour — because he had wanted to see Cy tonight. But the rest is unsurprising. Of course, Cy would want to protect someone else from harm. The man's kindness and selflessness has never been in question.
It's not about sex but it might happen. Ah. That feeling again, burning in his chest. It was going to happen; perhaps it's better sooner rather than later.]
Trouble? What's going on?