"It's always harder when you're close to it."

"Yeah. Should I be... stressing about the problems we had?"

"Oh sure, you've strained the relationship a little, but she'll forgive you that. You're cute."

"People keep telling me that and I just never can seem to believe it?"

"It's easier to see from outside. And most people are cute when you have them moaning on your strap, I have this on good authority."

Audrey giggles. 

"Alright, that's helped a bit. Did you want that sex I promised, or...?"

"No dodging the subject. We're not done examining your issues. Why on earth did it take calling Kumi to handfeed you gummies for you to feel okay enough to call me? Or if not me then a professional damn therapist, you know Tasha she could put you in touch -"

"Hey, that's uncalled for."

"Sorry. I just - I hate seeing all my flaws in you."

"Tell me about it."

"Well if you're going to be difficult I can just leave now."

"You should go."

"Alright then."

She slams the door behind her.

... Why does she feel good about that?

Now she has to figure out what to do next.

... Hannah's supposed to be back in an hour or so. She could call her, see if she's around. 

"Hello?"

"Hannah! I wasn't expecting to hear back from you. Are you still in the Gardens, or...?"

"No, I'm back. Did you want something?"

"Could we chat? And sex might happen, but honestly it's not what I'm looking for right now."

"In person?"

"Well, no reason not to..."

"Fair enough. You come around to my room, alright? I'm expecting someone so I can't really go out."

"Alright!" 

She comes over still in her scarlet dress, with a crystal goblet of apple-orange-peach juice of her own. Because why should Aurica get to have all the fun?

"Hey," says Hannah. "Come on in, I swapped the bed out for a second couch so we could chat."

"Thanks." She goes and sits on the couch where the bed was. "So, there was this problem I had and I'd like your opinion..."