"We were dating," Aaron corrected. "We broke up about two years ago, and been friends ever since. She's, um." How to describe Joy, and their relationship? "She's pretty awesome, but she can be... exhausting? I guess is a good way of putting it. Joy really needs someone who can keep up with her, and I think I'm a little too much of an introvert. Still, it was great while it lasted."

He laughed. "Yeah, she is so very much not ace. We had an arrangement. She had one-night stands when she wanted sex, and when she needed anything else she got it from me. She's actually very nice to cuddle." Comfortable breasts, to begin with.