[shit, she likes the way that feels. it's been a while since she's had physical contact from anyone who's not a work friend or her shitbag roommate, and she's been trying not to think too hard about that. she's also definitely trying not to let it show on her face, even if just the touch gets a smile.]

More like we're twice as real as anyone else. Because of the other people they're saying we are. [it doesn't make a lot of sense. she brushes a lock of hair out of her face and tucks it behind her ear.] That was the dumbest thing I could've said.