Reading response 6 (Matched)

The government took everyones artifacts. The special compact that Cassias grandfather gave her has been taken away along with everyone elses artifacts. It was a terrible time for everyone. Especially for Cassia because she just so happened to have Kys artifact as well! But Xander managed to help her hide it.

Ky and Cassia hike through the woods talking all day after they are allowed on the big hill. Cassia and Ky talk about the poems and take turns drawing squiggly letters in the dirt. Suddenly Ky looks at Cassia in the eyes. The strangness of the look catches her completely off gaurd. "I couldn't sleep all night, worrying that i'd gotten you in trouble. I care about you." Ky- pg 211
Cassias heart melts after she hears that. Suddenly she doesn't know what to feel about the whole situation. Shes shocked because no one has ever cared about her except Xander.
Ky promises to teach Cassia the whole alphabet. No matter the consequences.

Reading Response 5 (Matched)

Cassias world is drifting away from the normal more and more each day. She continues hiking with Ky and he continues to each her how to write and create. One day after weeks of hiking on the same hill Cassia peaks over the top only to find that a girl with long blonde hair has taken her usual place next to Ky and he is drawing in the dirt much like they do together. Shes has never felt jealousy before and is greatly upset by the new emotion. "After a moment, I open my eyes and glance over at Ky. He doesn't look back, but I know he knows im watching." pg 152.
Because Cassia gets jealous we can assume that she is developing a crush on Ky. Periodically she has to remind herself of Xander and there future together. She thinks about what she saw on the data chip and the possibility that maybe Ky was suppose to be her true match.
The next day Cassia goes to a new hill. It is much larger and harder to climb. But at least it gives her a chance to partner up with Ky and have a long, unmonitored talk. 

Research Topic

So to help stay interested in my research topic I chose a topic in science. My topic is hormones such as dopamine and neutrophins driving sexual and romantic attractions to our partners. Others may argue that hormones and chemicals in our bodies have no effect on our relationship and that behavior and attraction is a conscious choice.