The shoes are real? I thought them a subconscious manifestation...

[He's being entirely serious that time. His light tracing of the creases in the pillow cease on one hand, as his other hand begins to gently do the same. This time instead it's his index finger gently trailing over her knuckles and fingers as he loosens it from their hold, the small movement exploratory yet soothing to him.]

All right, I suppose it's your turn. What about the Endless baffles you? Or the topic can be broadened to bafflement in general, not merely my kind.