His touch stirred things inside of her, but rather than shy away, she gave his hand a gentle, trusting squeeze. She treasured his friendship every bit as much as she thrilled at the chemistry between them.
"Maybe another time, we can come back and do the tourist thing. After the project resets." It still seemed a bit like being trapped in the holodeck on an episode of Star Trek, with the safety protocols disabled. But until somebody found a way to beat the game, and end the program, it was better to try and learn how to play by the rules.