We May Have All Come on Different Ships, But We're in the Same Boat Now (ZAY)

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Ni felt a cold chill, as if a bucket of ice water had been dropped over her body. She couldn't hide the mixture of horror and pity in her face as she shook her head and gently put the buttons back in their loops, her hands trembling a little from the shock.

"Oh Zay..." Ni said softly, brokenly, "that bastard really messed with your head, didn't he?" She finished sealing the last button and sighed. "It's true that I take pleasure in those types of experiences, but not like this. There is no enjoyment in sharing intimacy with someone who does not also desire or take pleasure in it."

The Zeltron rested her hands in her lap and smiled sadly up at Zay. "Hey, on the bright side," she said optimistically, "Now we know something you don't want! Which means that you do have likes and dislikes, which means we can find out what it is you truly want!"

Ni leaned in and searched her clone friend's eyes, imploring her, "Try to clear your mind of what other people would want. This is not about pleasing others, it is about pleasing yourself."