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  1. Public Bookmark 12

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    When Arthur is asleep, John is haunted. Every bit of his surface area is too hot, too cold, too aching, too empty. John is convinced it goes beyond wanting. Every fiber of his limited existence craves touch and simultaneously rages with burning jealousy that it’s not easy to ask for.

    or, 5 times John navigates his relationship to touch without a body + 1 time with a body

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    10 Feb 2026

  2. Public Bookmark 12

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    "I want you to be more than a spectator. And selfishly, I think I’d like to… reassure you, or have you do the same for me, even when we can’t speak freely to one another. The easiest way to do that is touch.”

    He traced once again over the back of his left hand. John let out a quiet "oh" within Arthur’s mind.

    "I don’t know how, though, Arthur. Like I said earlier, your mind needs to be… malleable. Susceptible to suggestion. I can’t do it on my own."

    . . .

    Arthur struggles with being home. John has lost control of his hand. In the silent solitude of night, perhaps they can help one another.

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    10 Feb 2026

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    The problem wasn't that Robby touches Whitaker. The problem was that Dennis started touching him back.

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    02 Feb 2026

  4. Public Bookmark 18

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    “Coffee? Really? I’m ready to get home and sleep.”

    “Pulling a double. Abbot could use an extra set of hands and well… I’ve got no plans.”

    Dennis grew accustomed to losing. Throwing his hand in the betting pool had been an attempt to get people to like him. He doubted anything would actually come from it. After shift talks in the break room had a tendency to change his mind.

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    31 Jan 2026

  5. Public Bookmark 17

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    The night before Robby's last shift is quiet, comfortable.

    He and Dennis leave work together and they pretend that nobody bats an eye, even though Robby can feel Dana's gaze drilling a hole in his back on their way out.

    Robby and Dennis talk things out before the sabbatical.

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    31 Jan 2026