[she knows that nero doesn't really care. part of her understands, but she's always wanted to belongβeven, and especially, when she was contrarian about it. she watches him put the pieces of the ignition back together, remembers how annoying nero was about getting all the bits and bobs just right, to recreate with her magic.]
no subject
It's not about being popular.
[but they both know that.]
Are we okay?
[she takes the mature route.]