( They kept getting closer, constantly shifting as he moved around her and she turned to keep her eyes on him. No matter how much she cared about him, she would never be foolish enough to give him her back. She had no way of knowing how deep the Red Room's claws were in him, and she couldn't take that risk. Finally, she moved into his space, resting her hand lightly on his chest. He was real. She'd been somewhat worried he wasn't. )
I ran away from them, not you. ( It was an important distinction as far as she was concerned. ) But...it is difficult. I...
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I ran away from them, not you. ( It was an important distinction as far as she was concerned. ) But...it is difficult. I...
( She stopped herself. ) I did not know that.