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Randy listened with interest, taking in every word and falling even more in love as he realized how deep the similarities actually ran and how amazing the differences were. A small part of him wondered if there was hope for the two of them, though he knew better than to seriously entertain the thought of ever becoming friends. "I ain't afraid of you," he said with a small smile. The statement was neither intended to be a challenge nor a comfort. It was simply the truth, and though there was not much to it, it said a lot.