Porcupine Ridge Electrify me

Whatever he had expected, it wasn't that. He blinked, a thought skittering through his mind like wind-blown leaves, as his jaw dropped a fraction. Oh, was all he said at first, though he didn't mean it quite that way. Terich's mind was taking a bit of time to catch up to his speeding heart, which felt joy and a little anxiety at finding someone else that had fears to overcome. After a moment he blinked away the look and smiled softly, his blue gaze warm as he chuckled. I don't mean to laugh, Diane. Truly. He padded closer to her, pressing his nose gently on her forehead, before stepping back. I have a similar fear that I'm trying to overcome.

Terich moved to stare at the summit that loomed above them. I hate to admit it, but I'm afraid of heights. I have been since I was a little boy. His gaze turned back to her and he smiled again, hoping this time she would see it for what it was. I don't know why I let Capri talk me into moving here of all places, but I suppose I'm a weak man. He chuckled at himself, shaking his head. After a breath, he asked, Are you afraid of all water, or just larger bodies of it?