[ Matthew curls against him and listens to the rest of the story, which of course isn't a story at all anymore. At one point, at the exact moment when understanding drapes itself over him, he gives a shuddering sigh. It's true, then, it's true and his brother already knew about him.
He lifts his head, finally, meeting Declan's eyes again. ]
I'm not angry.
[ He's utterly sincere, reaching up to touch Declan's hair in the same way that Declan has often done for him in the past, to reassure Matthew. ]
You mean it-- That nobody thought it was strange? Mom-- And you?
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He lifts his head, finally, meeting Declan's eyes again. ]
I'm not angry.
[ He's utterly sincere, reaching up to touch Declan's hair in the same way that Declan has often done for him in the past, to reassure Matthew. ]
You mean it-- That nobody thought it was strange? Mom-- And you?