[she's trying to stay strong, but it's hard. she misses Jo like she'd miss a limb] Yes. And--and the worst part is, I know we were on shaky ground because of. Of everything that's expected of us here.

[she trusts him, trusts his judgement. and she's gotten to know Marlo who is wonderful. and she cares for him very much. and she looks urgent wide-eyed]

Oh, thank you, thank you so much. But...may I ask? What if I never do? Hunk is a submissive, so are Rip and Tomoe. [a self-deprecating laugh] I'm not really to the tastes of most people here. But, I won't get caught. I'm good at that.

[which she gathers and nods solemnly]