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ROBERT ASKED FOR CLARITY… AND BRANDON GAVE HIM AN ANSWER HE COULDN'T ARGUE WITH. The conversation starts with Robert trying to figure out where Brandon's head is before the black-tie event. They're talking about their relationship, the connection between them, and what this whole situation actually means. Then the...

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