Too much? he wonders as he carefully watches me.
Yes, too much. I am just an experiment for you. A lab rat. A specimen in a petri dish to observe.
You thought differently?
Yes, I guess I did. I sigh in frustration. I dont know why I was kidding myself. I mean nothing to you, my feelings mean nothing. Here I thought this was supposed to have some therapeutic value, but the fact is, you dont view me as a real human being.
I try not to.
I shake my head in disgust. You despicable man!
His face registers amusement, which only raises my ire. Really? You think Im despicable? But isnt that what you like about me? Isnt that exactly what you want from me? I wouldnt dehumanize you, Tarin, if you didnt want it. And dont tell me you dont.
Yes, maybe, I stutter on, but
