I do them because it doesn't matter how I feel at the time, not as long as we escape, and I think we will. Besides, [ his smile quirks as it returns and he glances down, chagrined, ] I found out I had good people around me who wanted to help, eventually. I'm okay.

[ He rolls onto his side and rests his forehead closer to hers, unable to really do so with her horns but enjoying the intimacy anyway. ]

Sometimes it's overwhelming, knowing that the first thing anyone on this island thinks when they look at you is whether you'll be any good in bed. It's ... super gross.

[ Trying to make light of it. ]