Athena slowly reached up and for Vess’ face but stopped short and hesitated. After watching her sister’s expression she touched her cheek tenderly as if expecting something to hurt her.<span style="color: #b300b3"> “No, it... it doesn’t hurt to touch things anymore. And my ears aren’t ringing from all of the sounds. I think it’s fixed, I might be fixed.” </span>She slowly pulled her hand back and scrapped her nails along the scales on Vess’ arms.<span style="color: #b300b3">“You would make a pretty pair of boots.”</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>