I remained silent for a minute, trying to imagine what it would be like to be in a romantic relationship with my chitinous friend. “No. I don’t think so. We’re friends, sure, but that’s as far as it goes.” I frowned. “She’s beautiful, in an exotic way, and I trust her not to violate my mind again Maybe someday I’ll feel the same, but not now.” My hands clenched. “It would just be too weird.”