Gorthan watched the movement of Caroline's hands on her brooch with a certain fascination, before he caught himself staring.

"So you can still feel... whole? Even without them?"

He was forced to pause when their orders came. Once the waiter left, Gorthan seemed in no hurry to start his meal.

"There is a part of myself that I do not always have. And when it is gone... I am not sure I feel complete."

By now, he knew she wouldn't understand. But something deep within him compelled to share his inner conflict. Perhaps the need to attempt to soothe it, somewhat, by revealing it.