[Poor Jusis, she has no idea what she's putting him through. For her, eating is just something she has to do. It isn't something she usually enjoys doing; that was a luxury long denied to her.]

It does seem that way.

[She's spoken to Fugo and Ash, and Lillian (though she doesn't know her affiliation). Them, Jun, and the ones who helped her when she first got the app... All very helpful, curious people. At least one she calls friend.

She drinks some of her water, finding her throat strangely dry after that meal. It's a good opportunity to reflect on... whatever Jusis is offering. Someone to listen? To talk to? She has never needed anything like that before, and she has no idea how to start.]

I still don't understand why you offer me your time and your kindness. [And yet she doesn't think it's entirely out of guilt. Fugo said that he just likes to help people. Maybe that's it?] You owe me nothing. I am the one indebted to you for the trouble I caused.

[She closes her eyes for a moment. More to herself than to Jusis, she murmurs:]

I escaped years ago. How is it that I am still "going through something", when the danger is gone?

[THAT'S TRAUMA, BABY]