Yeah, it's probably why it doesn't get written much? And I wouldn't want it in canon either. Like, it's still them, they would be fine in the end, but it is SUCH a different place to start from. I've seen a lot of stories with either of them getting hurt in YOHE after they've already bonded or got together, but an obligation to take care of a total stranger (who also happens to be pining for you for some reason) is... a lot. I'd love to see someone try to navigate that, though (and actually I'm pretty sure people already did, I just haven't found it yet).
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