Juliet & Reagent
Juliet
Do you ever think about how a chemical spark could feel like the first blush of a shy love?
Reagent
Yeah, a sudden exothermic burst can feel like that first shy blush—unexpected, a bit electric, but also a warning that things are about to get a lot hotter. I usually stick to the controlled spark, though, so I don't end up in a romantic… or literally volatile situation.
Juliet
That’s exactly why I always keep my heart in a calm, gentle fire—so I’m not burnt out by the next dramatic flare. I’d rather let a tender spark grow slowly into a warm glow, like a handwritten letter that never rushes to its ending.
Reagent
Nice analogy. In a lab that’s like a slow, controlled exothermic reaction—keep the catalyst low, the heat stays gentle. Just don’t let it drift out of equilibrium or the whole thing will ignite. Keep the heart safe, and let that warm glow stay steady.