[ His words don’t sound rehearsed. They do sound genuine. He’s making it up on the spot, that much she could tell. While she wants to believe him....she still isn’t sure about him. He’s someone new. Someone wanting to get close to the family she has and she doesn’t want that taken from her.

He could say he doesn’t want to get in between her and Victor, but actions speak louder than words. But he apologized, so...he gets a few points there. ]

I’m sorry too. I shouldn’t have jumped to conclusions. [ But his behavior didn’t help with it and it escalated far beyond than what it should have.

But now to get to the main topic..]

I don’t know if I’m ready to spend time with you. [ It’s the truth and he should know at least that much. ] And I don’t know if I want to get to know you—but I can try. I’ll try because Victor means a lot to me and I want him to be happy.

[There’s a pause As she tries to sort through her feelings. ]

Did Victor tell you about the worlds we’re from?