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When I saw the summary and read the crossover I grimaced. I thought it was impossible that this will be well-written because it's such a difficult subject, such a hard crossover to do, to make Arthur's past self the boy he was in Mysterious Skin. I told myself to read just a little to be sure, and mentally prepared myself for something terrible, badly written and overemotional. But this! I'm so glad I clicked the link! This is well written, subtle but full of little details, gorgeous characterization and depth, just. Ah, this is so so brilliant.

I love the format, too. It adds layers and makes what's unsaid just as important as what is said, allows the passing of time and building of relationship and trust without being overbearing. I didn't even know I needed this fic in my life, but man, I am so glad I got to read it and that it was so well-written and believable. The way Arthur met Cobb and found this job, surprisingly, made sense and was believable, too.

I think you have a mistake? Where it says something about the takeout and Yusuf, I think it's supposed to be Arthur's plate and not Arthur's place. Near the end you have 'he stood up' in small text, I think it's unintentional. I hope it's okay that I point this out.