Her passions have never run hot; they're so rarely flaired most people would think they don't exist. He isn't missing much. But she's aware that she's the defective one, and she shouldn't tease. That was wrong, and worse, it was unkind.

"One prized possession or another? Tough choice. But we might want to get some practice in before we lose the light?" It does get dark so fast this time of year. She'll help him move the crates if he'd like.