[She turned back around to face him after encountering the barrier. Stunned that he'd went so far, unsure now as to what to expect. Ah. The words stung, like a jab to the heart, reminders of the past and a time she was so sure he'd moved beyond. Quiet, she spoke softly.]
I'm not trying to play games with you.
[A little guarded she faced him. Of every single thing he could have said to her, she never imagined he'd...bring that up. Why...? Why now?]