She was pacified. She felt the usual warmth and adoration that were filling up every touch Larkin would give her since he had come to terms with his feelings. Perhaps she herself had been feeling the same. Artie Shen had never known much love in her old life and was probably having problems identifying what she had been feeling all along. Such a pity that separation was needed for her to realize it.
She never wanted anyone to touch her this way aside from Larkin, and she never wanted Larkin to touch anyone else like this. Sarafina was already gone from Larkin's heart. There was only an Artie Shen.
[You have gained a drop of relief! Active task completion: 70%. Veneration + 200. Total meter points: 2331; Veneration 1309, Apostasy 1022.]
For the longest time, she made no progress. Right now, she was very happy to see that her active task moved. She had so many things to celebrate right now! However, she suddenly heard Larkin's voice ring out again.
