Chou was peering at him sidelong, not wanting to stare him down, but also unwilling to look away for long. The small motions of his hands drew her attention, and she wondered--should she? Would it be the right thing, to touch him? He looked so fragile. What if she did too much, and made him clam up?

She wasn't sure what to say to that last thing, really. After turning the words over in her head, all she could come out with was quiet frankness. "I... was pretty stupid when I made my wish. I've thought lots of times, I shouldn't have done it. But, if I keep thinking about... it was completely necessary, for things like meeting you."