 Wowza!
Levi couldn't really relate to Katherine's words; his parents had always encouraged him to be exactly who he was, and he supposed that as a boy whatever struggles he had in the dating department could not exactly compare to Katherine's. Then again, it was also probably true her comments didn't just apply to dating, but just general micro-aggressions she had to deal with just because of her sex.
He couldn't relate but he could at least try to understand. Which he was about to point out, had Katherine's confession hadn't given him reason to pause. The now hardened concoction was suddenly particularly interesting.
"I--" He started, though he was unclear on how to continue. Levi supposed he could pretend he hadn't understood the possible underlying meaning to her words. At the very least, he supposed he could stall by asking for clarification. But that would've been an insult to Katherine's intelligence and bravery, and he admired both. "Very pretty human tomato, I'm sure." He could admit that much, and he could smile while he said it, too. "You've given me honesty, I'll give you the same in return." Levi returned his dark gaze to her. "I'm--I'm sort of seeing someone." First time he'd said it out loud, too. "It's casual." And saying that out loud was a first, too. And made him feel more than little strange. He shifted his weight from one foot to another. "It's not--serious. But--I'm seeing someone. Full disclosure and all."
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