"But... even though I feel much more secure, and content and sure, I committed a great wrong, and felt much loss," she spoke softly, closing her eyes as she continued. "I am becoming aware that I have a need to speak up... and air the thoughts of my mind directly. Which in and of itself feels a tremendous difficulty."

It was becoming all too clear that she relied too much on Miko understanding her through desires alone.

"May I make a request?"