"You said all facts are lies, and that seemed like a pretty all-encompassing statement. From your words I didn't understand that you were trying to limit it to that subject, but yes, let's agree not to discuss arranged marriages. You seem too emotional when discussing them." She watched him fold her trouser and he did it wrong, not folding them in the proper way so that they would neatly fit in the suitcase, but it didn't seem that important right now.
"I didn't mean to make it permanent. I didn't feel comfortable leaving my work things here. I'm never without them, but I left my clothes, and then I started packing, and yes, I got distracted. I tend to do that. I'm sorry." This was why she didn't do relationships other than Leo, because it was too complicated even for her.
Still, Clorinda smiled a little. "That's all right. I'm confused often when dealing with people. I find that if you except that it's the normal state of affair, then it's much easier to deal with them. I tend to ignore them, like when everyone was offering to get drunk with me. I told them that I was fine and I didn't need to drink, although I did suggest ice cream to Leo, because ice cream is always right. Still, I don't think anyone believed me that I was fine."