"I'm fine, really, I am." She wiped at her eyes and shook her head. "It just happens sometimes. It's not even necessarily when I'm upset - it happens when I'm very happy, or someone does something particularly kind, or...any strong feelings, I suppose. It's the most frustrating thing..."

With the tea poured and set to steep, Lust stepped back into the circle of Scar's personal space, her head leaning against his chest again.

"It's been happening a great deal at acts of kindness of late."