“I’m aromantic and asexual,” I reply, “so I’m not worried about it. I just want to find my dog.” The T-Rex nods in understanding. “What a coincidence! It’s almost like this whole adventure was set up to show that a couple of people can do all these things and still have a great time without romance or sex, and that it’s a perfectly valid way to experience life. Passion can exist, even passionate friendship, without even this slightest hint of romance.” “It does seem like that’s what’s happening, doesn’t it?” I offer, a little shocked by this astute observation. “It’s almost like characters who
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