"That's what I assumed. " She tilted her head with something of a fond smile.

"I'm not going to give you some ridiculous ultimatum or think any differently if you continue on as you have." Cautiously, but less so than in the past, Lust reached out to run her fingers lightly over Scar's hair. After the other night, it was foolish to keep her hands twisted tightly in her lap.

"But I think you'd feel better in the grand scheme, if you gave it a chance."