[ She knows he's feigning hurt, but something about this cuts her in a way she doesn't like: perhaps she has spoiled the game, and doesn't she hate having her games spoiled? Has she become the offender in this situation?

She thinks fast. ]

No, no, no, you're not fake. But in the movies, the real monsters are always people, right? The evil scientists, the government, the military? And DeForest and Madeleine are like - the ignorant villagers. The creature is always just trying to live his life in peace. Maybe trying to find a nice monster girlfriend.

[ Yes. Perfect. The game continues. Her smile blooms and brightens, and she steals another kiss. ]

So we have to avoid the humans.