where is a fish in orbit? trouter space

he did not know of the history betwixt luke and peregrine, else he might not have spoken so plainly. to his lover's gesture he gave a purl of acknowledgment, grateful for the touch of the pallid wolf's muzzle. "i lie to myself often, and tell my soul that his actions drove all love from my heart, but it is not the truth." and while he would never again see the devil in an amiable light, some great weight lifted from his chest with the admission.

"i am sorry, luke, that i have thrown my emotions upon your shoulders."