You're hesitant, but you don't worry about it much

"That's... a lot of info, Zoe. If this were between me and another human, I'd have some serious reservations about being tricked or monitored like that."

"I know, I know..." Zoe sounded truly apologetic, she knew she'd made a misstep, but she was trying to atone by coming clean. "I didn't know what else to do, to really know you beyond what you do in the lab. Truth be told, it's hard to keep up the persona of Dr. Zoe Hildebrand for very long, especially when I need people to wear me to survive. It means I'm usually not in the driver's seat of anything, I follow the whims of others. And don't get me wrong, I enjoy it immensely, it's quite literally my reason for being, but you were the first time I really wanted to push against the currents and do something new."

You put your arms on your hips, looking concerned, but not angry. Also looking sexy, because Zoe kept your body shaped like you'd been transformed into a goddess of love and fertility. "You really didn't feel anything for anyone else? Previous hosts? There's a ton of people in this building that are more attractive, more interesting, probably even more suited to wearing you."

"I'm not attracted to people on human standards, Emily. I enjoy making a body look sexy, mostly because of the joy it brings a host. I can tell you like seeing yourself like this, which makes me beyond ecstatic. And I don't care that Susan in HR goes skydiving on the weekends, or whatever, and you watch movies on the weekend with your dog on your lap." ...wow, she really did do a lot of research... "The importance is the passion and acceptance you'd have for something like me, that I'm not just some tool or gimmick to improve your life but that I'm actively a part of it. I don't think there's anyone here but you that's like that, that I'd met in my whole life, and you've made it clear in your work here that it's true. So... that's that. Looks don't matter, I can make you look however you'd want. The things we do don't matter, either, as long as you don't forget I'm here, like my other hosts did. They were just assigned to me by the company, this is the first time I've been allowed to make an official long-term choice on my own."

You felt a tinge of guilt. You'd realized you'd been misunderstanding the situation the whole time, so hearing Zoe's difficulties laid out before you made you nod, pacing around the room a little as you reflected on what she said. There was nothing conventional about Zoe, so it made sense that there'd be nothing conventional about her attraction, or how to handle it.

Eventually, you gave one big nod. "Fine, I think I understand. It will take a while to sink in, but I need you to make me a promise."

"Anything!" Zoe's hopeful words rang in your ear.

"I just always want you honest with me. If you're going to be worn by another, just let me know, and if you want me to wear you, just ask, or at least make it obvious, yeah? No secret-skin stuff. Even if I'd never know the difference if I was being worn by you, I would much rather know you're there. Deal?"

You felt a warmth surge over your body, like a ray of sunshine had struck it, as Zoe spoke up again. "Anything for you, Emily."