Karla leaned over to reach for his hand, scooting closer as she did so. *Don't be. I'm a little oversensitive right now is all. Things are...tense, right now.*

Darkness, when was the last time she'd actually talked to Ben? Too long, that was for sure.

"That's not what I he~ard," she singsonged at him. "I was told you have a crush."