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She laughed a little when Rodyn called her beautiful and kind, though Towhee didn’t interrupt him. She was neither surprised nor offended when he said he hadn’t felt that way about anybody since Samani. Towhee could certainly empathize. She’d never thought she’d feel romantically inclined after Maxim’s long-dreaded departure from her life more than a year ago.

Really, Rodyn, there’s zero expectations. I’m not really sure I want anything to come of it, Towhee said with her own gentle smile. I gotta admit, though, it’s kinda fun? Having these silly little feelings.

She didn’t know if that made sense. Towhee also worried that she’d just put her foot in her mouth by implying she had no desire to pursue things further. At this point, she couldn’t even say whether she was open to the possibility of something more. They’d talked about this at length, though, so she felt it in her bones that Rodyn understood.

I’m glad you’re flattered, she said, eyes glittering. Samani was the love of your life, Towhee continued, glad she could speak the name without qualms, and whether or not you ever feel that way about somebody else, who can say? But you’re a total catch. Any woman would be lucky to land your favor.