[She's a little preoccupied with focusing on the heat of the stovetop before he arrives. Her hands grip hold of the edge of the counter after placing the kettle on, and she finds herself wondering if this sort of heat still feels the same.
She can feel emotions. Feels pleasurable things. But her senses still feel off somehow, dulled. There's a moment of hesitation when she considers running her hand up above the burner. Not enough to burn, but just so she can feel the heat.
His voice pulls her out of her thoughts and she turns to face him with a smile.]
Not really. [It's an easy counter, and is honest for all it sounds like she's being patronizing.] I've been having...dreams.
[Or nightmares, really. She's sure he'll read between the lines and figure that out.]
Sleep only happened when I'm with someone else.
[Aka: when I was with him that one time.
And whether that's a security or a comfort thing, she isn't sure. It's easier not to think on it. But now that he's here, her personal issues don't matter. What matters is the fact he's here on time, and is open to discussing his sleeve situation.
Given what's happened between them, she does have some questions. But it's more a genuine curiosity about him and the world he comes from. This isn't meant to be an interrogation. Just friends coming together to have a late night chat.]
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She can feel emotions. Feels pleasurable things. But her senses still feel off somehow, dulled. There's a moment of hesitation when she considers running her hand up above the burner. Not enough to burn, but just so she can feel the heat.
His voice pulls her out of her thoughts and she turns to face him with a smile.]
Not really. [It's an easy counter, and is honest for all it sounds like she's being patronizing.] I've been having...dreams.
[Or nightmares, really. She's sure he'll read between the lines and figure that out.]
Sleep only happened when I'm with someone else.
[Aka: when I was with him that one time.
And whether that's a security or a comfort thing, she isn't sure. It's easier not to think on it. But now that he's here, her personal issues don't matter. What matters is the fact he's here on time, and is open to discussing his sleeve situation.
Given what's happened between them, she does have some questions. But it's more a genuine curiosity about him and the world he comes from. This isn't meant to be an interrogation. Just friends coming together to have a late night chat.]