[She's adorable. And, it seems, physically incapable of not saying whatever crosses her mind. X likes that; he wishes more people felt safe enough not to worry about what they say to others. Asri knows his life would have been very different if he'd felt safe enough.]

I think I'm as alright as I can be.

[Minus sleeping. As far as X is concerned, he's never going to sleep again. But that's a conversation for another time.]

Where do you want me to start? I'm -- sorry, that's a silly question. Hmm... how do all the great romance stories you've heard start? 'Once upon a time'?