"More's the pity." His eyes light up just a little bit. "I think you're a really good storyteller." The story about the lawyer kept him interested the whole time; that's one of the few actual story-stories she's told him.

But she tells tales in other ways, Faye does, and even now -- without her memories -- she's still doing it. There are hints, promises, untold worlds in her eyes and smile. Anyone who doesn't see that is a fool.

"You going to come in? If I'd known I was going to have company, I would have cleaned up a little."

It's a joke: he hopes she can tell. His room isn't spotless, but it's tidy.