[There is a low hum of agreement in response to Claude. It's so strangely peaceful and Iona basks in the moment with more clarity than she usually has. ]
This is what they call, "growing up" I guess. But I like this direction.
[Another pause. She says the next sentence more shyly, yet sincerely.]
I like you.
[It comes out easily enough because she's said as much many times before to him even though he kept that affirmation at a distance. She says it now to be truthful again and to test the waters; see where they are after all they've been through. ]
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This is what they call, "growing up" I guess. But I like this direction.
[Another pause. She says the next sentence more shyly, yet sincerely.]
I like you.
[It comes out easily enough because she's said as much many times before to him even though he kept that affirmation at a distance. She says it now to be truthful again and to test the waters; see where they are after all they've been through. ]