[Xanth is so surprised by the kiss that he hasn't a moment to respond. Before he could kiss back, she'd already broken away. Without even thinking, he hugs her back.
As she spoke, his mind reeled. Kairi had to be from the Shore - never on the Elegante had she wasted so far away. If Kairi was from the Shore, then the Kairi from here - where was she? Did she vanish? What did this Kairi know?
Focus, he told himself. One thing at a time.]
I-- I-I-- I'll explain, but, w-when-- when was th-the last time you a--ate?
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As she spoke, his mind reeled. Kairi had to be from the Shore - never on the Elegante had she wasted so far away. If Kairi was from the Shore, then the Kairi from here - where was she? Did she vanish? What did this Kairi know?
Focus, he told himself. One thing at a time.]
I-- I-I-- I'll explain, but, w-when-- when was th-the last time you a--ate?