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[ He was. And yet he's out here. So stubborn, so beautiful. Squalo really seems to have that whole sixth sense thing down; remember how quickly he woke up when he thought Feitan was in distress? Well, now he doesn't move a hair while the other man walks around and changes, still blissfully asleep, up until he gets lips on his cheek. ]

[ This gets a wide smile out of him, actually a rather proper one, instead of his usual sneers and teasing grins. He makes a vague noise, mumbling something still half-unconscious, then his eyes finally open. ]

Mmn? You're back. [ He stretches a bit and sits up straight, blinking away the confusion. ] How'd it go?