A/N: I know that this isn't a complete chapter, but I included it so you could get an idea of the transition that is happening here. This work is currently under construction, and some parts were written before others, so please, pardon the construction!


Section 3: November 2008-February 2009

From then on, I was more than just a science experiment.

When I shared my music, she wanted to know WHY I liked it, not just who composed it and what period of history it was from.

When I showed her a view of the valley, she wanted to know where I'd been and what I'd done there, not just the landmarks.

When I told her about the digestive system or neurons, she admitted she hadn't studied much human anatomy and agreed and body systems were much more interesting than memorizing muscle groups.

The monitoring became less constant and intense. Overall, that is. It gradually became less intrusive on the embarassing things and more focused on the things I did want to share. Eventually it was official: We were friends. It was a funny relationship; the observer drawing support from the observed, but it worked.

She was there to kick my butt when I didn't study, and to give me props whenever I aced a test. As usual, she consumed every scrap of information I gave her, but this time more vorcariously than ever. She had a sincere interest in my life.