[ She knows this sounds insane. None of it is coming out right. Or maybe there is no right way to talk about this. She wouldn't believe it if she was on the other side. She takes a deep breath and tries to begin again. ]
It was me from this timeline. And a you from--a world where Starfleet doesn't exist and Earth is a ruin and uninhabitable.
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It was me from this timeline. And a you from--a world where Starfleet doesn't exist and Earth is a ruin and uninhabitable.
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How...did you end up there?
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[ Her fingers twitch slightly. She's fidgety. She's never usually fidgety, but she's not sure what to do under his serious gaze. ]
I got to know you a bit then even if you two have wildly different backgrounds.
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( this is weird. it's really weird and he's not exactly sure what to say. he turns over a few possible options in his head before finally asking: )
You liked him?
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[ She stops and takes a breath. She tries to find her footing. ]
I don't want you to think I went out with you just because of him. Or any of this is just because of him.
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( and he does appreciate her saying it as well because he probably would have wondered. he nods. )
I won't ask you who's better. Not yet, at least.
( he's kidding. )
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So-- this doesn't change anything?
[ She hates how small and tentative her voice is, but the vulnerability is there for him to see. ]
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( it might be a little strange and different but it's not her fault, it's not his fault. )
Do you think of him when you're around me?