I've read this a number of times (and I find myself wandering back to re-read it yet again) and I'm still at total loss at what to say.

I LOVE their slow progression, how Eames slow but steady manages to peel Arthur's shield away until Arthur's ready to share his deepest and most sacred secrets with him. And gosh, Eames' reaction. The lines about Eames crying over someone hurting Arthur and how it hurts Eames because he loves him. Oh Jesus. That nearly broke me.

This is a wonderful piece. Thank you so much for writing this. ♥