[Justine smiles gently at Rich before reaching forward and lightly taking his hand in hers. She runs her fingers over his palm and then over his forearm and bicep.]

They are impressive muscles.

[She pauses briefly, her lips turning into a frown.]

Where I am from, there are monsters like the ones here but there are different monsters too. Some... not all are monsters but they have monsters inside of them, influencing them with their hunger. They can prey upon people, cloud the mind and make you forget.

He made me forget so many things. All to keep me safe but it was hazy and unclear. Even when.... even when I wanted to help. It's alarming suddenly remembering, knowing everything that was kept from me.

I understand and you don't have to face it alone.