[ A flurry of emotions pass over her face - confusion, alarm, even hurt for just a moment... but then it all settles into something unsure but... hopeful. Disbelieving because she can't quite bring herself to accept what's being so clearly placed in front of her to take.

He's not human and never has been. So of course his standards would be different. And yet... ]

You don't... mind? [ In a trembling voice, still. Said as if she has to apologize for this. ] It's one thing for me to not be pure anymore, but... ever since back then, I...

[ A convulsive swallow. ]

It doesn't... matter?