You may not have wanted to come to the party originally, but now that you're here, you don't mind so much.
When you tell Alex that, they hum thoughtfully, which makes your brain itch. "You adapted to be alone, so it's understandable that you could find enjoyment here."
"That's not fair. Humans are extremely social creatures."
"Only in comparison to bears and skunks and slugs." It's like they pulled animals at random out of your head. "My people would not be able to cope with the separation that is your nature."
A hand falls on your shoulder. Unfortunately, it's attached to Wilcox. "I wondered if I'd see you here."
Great. The first test of your political savvy.
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