Rice Fat

the palpitations
the smiles
the bashful looks
the slight brush of skin

the miscommunication
the rift and tremors
the fear and insecurity
the indecision...

the beating of self
the blaming of self
the unhappiness that came of being confused

the concern
the honesty
the understanding of things
the reestablishment of comms

damage?
controlled.

healing spells?
cast.

protective wards?
up.

scanners?
full alert.