"What would you do in Apep's place?" asked Lily carefully.
Kat paused and couldn't help but let the thought, well in Apep's place I'd still be asexual. Part of her wanted to bite down on even that mental response and not let it get to Lily… but Kat let the thought flow. She could practically feel the eye roll coming from Lily as the words went out. "It's no less true… but I do understand it really isn't the answer you want…
"Honestly… I think I'd take a similar approach to him. No matter how much you might like to hear that. In case you've forgotten, I almost told you to go find someone else. Onl- ok, in large part, due to the fact I can't lie I was able to be more honest about things. I didn't really think it was right to tie myself to you when I don't feel sexual attraction." Kat felt Lily's annoyance rising, so she continued, "obviously I don't feel that way anymore.
