Part 378: Virion A

Virion, well met.

Cordelia! How my heart leaps when I set eyes upon your perfect visage.

Heh, laying it on thick, as always... I was hoping we could talk.

My ears await the sound of your gentle voice...

I wanted to thank you, actually.

Oh?

I've been feeling much better recently. I snapped out of my glum mood.

That is wonderful news! But why do you thank me?

Because you were so patient with me, listening to my grumbling... What's more, by talking to you I was able to sort out my own feelings. I had no call to be so gloomy. Not when others suffer far worse than I. If there are things about me that I don't like, I should just fix them.

'Tis true that when we share our troubles, we are halfway to ending them. I'm delighted to have played a role in returning a joyful glow to your cheeks!

I'm just amazed that talking to you helped lighten the burden... I guess I just thought such things... I don't know. Made me weak?

There is no weakness in honesty!

Well, thank you again, Virion. I'm truly grateful for all your help.

Ah, and so the seeds of your love for me have finally taken root, blossoming in-

WRONG!