"We're not as different as you think, you and I," Miyume said just as kindly, regarding him openly with gentle understanding.

Thinking wasn't her strong suit. Miyume didn't like thinking or reasoning or anything at all that might bring her down to earth or interfere with her view from above it.

"There is nothing inside you that I won't find interesting or unworthy. I won't hurt you. Nor will I push you or put you in a cage. I can wait. As long as it takes, even. I'm not going anywhere."

He'd shown her some of his cards. To not do the same would be insincere. She smiled softly and reached out to tuck a strand of his hair behind his ear.