Incomprehension

This time he turned to me and looked at me with his eyes so transparent and unfathomable, completely overwhelming me.

"Who?" I repeated in turn, holding his gaze so cold and implacable. "Who is this person who matters so much to you that the attachment he has brought to life and to life in you has been able to bring you to cherish this place that is so heartbreaking and that is now nothing but tragedy."

He winced slightly and smiled.

"Is it so inconceivable that I could love someone?"

I looked at him for a long time, not believing my ears. I was completely floored.

"Of course," I exclaimed as I had never done before.