[It's one thing to hear Dorian's name; Toby straightens up when he hears it. But his first response to Matthew's is a sense of alarm, enough that he pulls away from Drew to sit up. Toby tries to hide the distress in his expression, but his body tenses, keying up defensively. It's as if he's ready to be bludgeoned repeatedly.]
Oh. [He swallows anxiously, his nervousness this time very different from that at the swear-in.] I... uh, didn't realize you all were acquainted.
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Oh. [He swallows anxiously, his nervousness this time very different from that at the swear-in.] I... uh, didn't realize you all were acquainted.