[ There are a whole lot of emotions in those two little words, and suddenly she's wondering if this whole situation isn't as black and white as she thought it to be. Have they each misinterpreted the other?

She moves, then, trying to get into his line of sight. ]

Maybe this started out as just a contract, but not anymore. With you, I don't feel lonely, I don't feel like a servant just going through the motions. You've set me free in more ways than one, and I-- I don't want to lose this.

I need you.