"Huh. So, you're the reason we're like this?"
"Yeah... You're still talking to me...?"
"Of course... This might be permanent, but it could be worse."
"Why, though?"
"Well, I have to say something to you as well..."
"Oh, what's that?"
"I actually like you. And..."
"And..."
"And I like you more than a friend"
"Really?"
Somehow just a few sentences in this context were able to change Edwin's feelings.
"Well then. This is going better than expected!" He said. They sat in silence for a while, and then kissed. And, a little while later, Lexi remembered something.
"Wait, Edwin. You still have the machine, right?"
"Well, yes! What did you want to do?"
Lexi wanted to.....