The bond seemed to open up from all the walls Faelan had taken down. Shula felt that Faelan probably didn't even realize he was doing it but...she understood. He could feel a little of what he was feeling, and not just because of the bond but because she knew the same loss. Sure, she had Thomas but he'd never been someone Shula thought of as truly a prominent person in her life. She appreciated him and she was thankful for what he'd done in her life but ultimately he was a small blip in her story. Amelia, the biggest part of Shula, was gone. She'd never really had anyone else- truth be told she was always weary of others. She's never gotten close to anyone except her, she was detached, aggressive, and downright cold. The only reason she'd forged a relationship with Faelan was because she was forced to, but it'd ultimately evolved into something much more. A dynamic she was still unsure of, but seeing Faelan here right now trying to simultaneously comfort her and in so much pain assured her that she wasn't merely the vessel he thought of her when they'd first met. This was a rare moment of Faelan being open with her- truthful and raw.<br/><br/>Shula's hand encircled Faelan's own, squeezing it tightly. "Yeah..." She let out, her throat tight. She thought she might cry for a moment, simply because everything seemed to be flowing so freely between the two of them right now. Taking a breath she cleared her throat, not moving her hand.<br/><br/>"You..." She sighed, pulling her other hand over her eyes. "Are so confusing sometimes." She stated with a laugh, feeling lighter. "You give me so many mixed signals! When you...When I asked you, the other night, do your remember when I asked you about that kiss?" She said, moving her hand and looking back at Faelan. She felt a little embarrassed bringing it up again but it seemed like the appropriate time to bring it up.<br/><br/>"You were lying about that? Weren't you? I could feel something. Through the bond- but I didn't realize what it was until you were lying to Vince and it clicked for me because it was the same feeling as when you were talking to me. I guess I'm just trying to ask what you see me as is all- because I'm not even all that sure and everything is just very...complicated right now." she stated, her head hurting for a whole new reason now. Trying to deal with all of these emotions was dizzying.