[ And perhaps he shouldn't - it's too much, too soon, but if everything they've said tonight hasn't already scared Ajay off this feels unlikely to be the straw that breaks the camel's back - but Pagan lets the hand on Ajay's should rise, to cup against the side of his face so Pagan can stroke over his cheek with a thumb. It's tender, so gentle, and the warmth in his eyes bleeds through into his voice. ]
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[ And perhaps he shouldn't - it's too much, too soon, but if everything they've said tonight hasn't already scared Ajay off this feels unlikely to be the straw that breaks the camel's back - but Pagan lets the hand on Ajay's should rise, to cup against the side of his face so Pagan can stroke over his cheek with a thumb. It's tender, so gentle, and the warmth in his eyes bleeds through into his voice. ]
Welcome home, Ajay.