Then, the shouting surfaced in Chel’s memory.

“It’s only a game!!” She remembered how angry she had been with Lexx and how furious he was.

“To you, but to me, it’s my life!”

“What a pathetic life!” Chel’s smile sagged further recalling how much that had to cut into Lexx.

“It’s the only life I have.”

The words echoed painfully.

“I’m really sorry, Lexx” Chel apologized quietly.

“Don’t be.” Lexx brushed it off. “I didn’t let you know what was going on.”