Leto returned that smile. "Yes, this place, and many other universes, offer the freedom of an unknown future," he said. "To not see that would be a loss too." With a small laugh, he added: "I'm glad I've met you. You're a surprise."

Spending time with Sparkle had now come to span the range from shameless flirting to sharing very personal things. Well, Sparkle had done the latter, Leto hadn't really.