Unfortunately, normal is what Celes was most comfortable with, or at least what passed for their new normal nowadays. It helped her cope anyway, remembering the things that needed to be done, even if it was as simple as finding food for the day.

Though he didn't invite her to stay, she walked over to him, setting the bread in her lap as she diligently unknotted the fabric around it. Carefully she tore off a hunk of the bread, holding it out for him. Finally she cleared her throat, "I'm sorry." And she truly was. No matter what she might feel for Locke, there were things you never would wish upon anyone.