She didn't expect for him to touch her, so it was with surprised that she returned her gaze to his. He seemed upset still. Not angry. And his words, they were too kind.

"I do not understand." She felt that almost painful pressure behind her eyes, like yesterday. She wanted to give in, but she would not allow it. Instead, she rooted herself in her resolve to remain neutral. She could not let it affect her any more. Her feelings could not hurt her if they were not real.

"I cannot help but believe I have become useless. This body is powerless." She hardened her expression. "Scrap metal."