( that stealing pieces of art is what she thinks to mention is a reminder of how much she's missed, a time that feels so removed from now that it seems dreamlike in retrospect. the mention of paris is only another reminder of that, and he's grateful for the splashes of cool water against his skin at the memories of fire. )

Really?

( grateful too for the way she's looking away as his expression flickers. )

That's true. It's easier to think they aren't so bad when they can't hurt you. ( no, still too heavy. ) Though I bet they're just as curious about us as we are about them! I bet none of them have ever seen a human before.