[CupcakeDolly]

"Yes, I know," Rue couldn't help a smile at the memory of what she had glimpsed from the man the previous night. She reached up and brushed her fingers through his hair in what could almost have been an affectionate way. "And no, it is not normal of most humans. I do not pretend to understand how your mind works or what drives you to do what you do. After all, why should you care what I say? Supposedly I am not really here, am I? Then again, I have not been above the ground for more than a year, so perhaps what I believe is normal is not so anymore."

Rue paused, realizing that she had let slip a small piece of personal information, and she began to pace, suddenly feeling uncomfortable. "Damn it all," she hissed. "I need a bath..."