"Sometimes I wonder," Renji said. "Sure, it sounds like words, but that doesn't mean it makes sense." He shook his head.

Why on earth would Daemon even joke about kissing him, or whatever else? It was a bizarre thought. And it pointed back to that extremely uncomfortable lust that he'd dealt with two nights ago. But, he told himself, it was a joke, so it had nothing to do with whatever personal issues he still needed to hash out.