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He found where she was going both unexpected and interesting. While he did understand love, he didn't think it would be part of this equation. He took a momentary look at the window and the storm outside. He knew with the weather that she would be here awhile and he intended to use the time wisely. He took the last sip of his coffee and set the empty cup back on the table.
"This man," he began, "tell me more about him. Where was he from? Where did he live? Was he a man of peace or a man of war? What did he do? What is it that made you fall in love with him?"
He kept his question brief but to the point. Right now, the ball was in her court and he had more listening to do before he could offer anything.
He then looked at his cup and then hers. "Would you like a re-fill?"