Parvati laughed, giving him a playful smack, "My eyes are up here sir," she said, in mock admonishment. She brought his hand to her chest, giving him a wicket grin.
"I'm mixed up, I think. I'm glad you don't mind distracting me. I've spent the last few weeks all pent up, taking out anger on my sister. She means well, and I love her so. Maybe I understand her concerns for me. I just want to feel connected and alive, and maybe I haven't gone about it in a perfect way...but I've certainly relaxed in the last couple days. I may even spend my day off tomorrow doing some shopping, or, heaven help me, conversing with friends! Outside!"