Kang smiled wryly, "That's not why. I know it doesn't change a thing about who we are. I know I don't have to associate with him. It's just easier for me to deal with it all with the relationship unconfirmed, if that makes any goddamn sense." He hoped it was making sense. He wasn't sure if it even really made sense to him.

"If I did find out that yes, I'm one of his, then it becomes more... personal."