I've certainly lived with worse consequences. Whatever we're doing now, whatever we're about to do, if anything, won't put the world in the balance. It's an easy risk to make. A natural one. And that she seems as eager to jump into the fray as I do heightens the unspoken tension in the room. In a smooth, fluid motion, I let go of her hand, bracing myself against the table to lean in towards her, listening for her breath to make sure my mouth lands on hers.

Part of living a dual life is knowing when action outweighs the meaning of words.