Who knew Kunlan-Zhao Yunlan flirting with Shen Wei right off the bat was a universal constant? The way he treats people, that too is a constant of his being. Ginia's smile turns a little sad at the reminder he's gone. She got to know him as a friend, that much is valuable.

"That sounds just like him. I like how talking to him always felt easy. Unflappable, but you could count on him to be serious too." His advice is still on her mind. Love is still scary. With how long shinki can live, with how fleeting their generation is, with the mistakes she's made, acknowledging the feeling is still too nerve wracking. "Was he human?"