I have forgotten the last time I have not felt frozen.

[ Alice confesses easily; her empathy and in addition to speaking to another woman makes her comfortable to confess this much. At least this conversation has stopped Alice from being self-conscious about the movements on her body. Her eyes are locked onto Olivia's, with a solemn expression on her face. Gently, she adds- ]

Which is why I would like you to believe me when I say there's nothing wrong with that feeling.

[ Ironic, given the guilt and shame Alice puts herself through, she lowers her head before turning back up to her. ]

But I don't shine bright as you do.