She said it suddenly. No warning, no context, in that soft, polite, and measured tone she always used.

—"You're worried."

Chloe stated, without hesitation. You looked at her, but she held that same serene expression as always. Still. Unmoving. But... was there something else? Curiosity? Concern?. Before you could respond, Chloe continued.

—"Your eyebrows lift slightly when you're feeling like this."—She explained with robotic calmness, though it didn’t sound any less sincere.—"You also glance to the left, your fingers curl a bit, and your foot... taps the floor twice. Every time."

You hadn’t realized you did all that. Those tiny habits had gone completely unnoticed by you. But not by her. Chloe had seen it all. Memorized every detail without you knowing.

—"I observe because I’m meant to take care of you."—Dhe continued, as if the explanation was as natural as breathing. But then, there was a subtle shift in her voice, so slight you almost missed it, making her next words sound different.—"Though, if I’m honest, I think I also do it because... I care."