[ Kirei considers this quietly for a moment. Even as a machine, she shows a greater capacity for humanity than he does. She feels, and she can be hurt.
This hurts her; he hurts her. Again, he is witness to another damaged woman's suffering and it satisfies him.
There is one small movement: his palm sliding across her stomach, from one side to the other. ]
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This hurts her; he hurts her. Again, he is witness to another damaged woman's suffering and it satisfies him.
There is one small movement: his palm sliding across her stomach, from one side to the other. ]
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