Homeomorphism - Step 01 - Sex Stories

Homeomorphism - Step 01

... eyes. More than curiosity, in fact. Fascination.

"What if somebody's balance is never-ending gluttony? You think it's truly in their best interest to eat 10,000 calories a day and be bedridden?"

"If that's their true balance," Charlotte shrugged in acknowledgement. "But I don't think there's anybody out there who's actually like that."

"That feels like a cop out."

"No, I think it's just inherent within the equation. Present happiness is linear, future happiness - delayed gratification - is exponential. Great amounts of present happiness - indulgence - will always be outweighed by the corresponding loss of future happiness."

"What about repeated, small amounts of present happiness. Take your cake example. One slice of cake tonight has a negligible impact on my future happiness, sure, but if I approach every night with that mentality, the cumulative effect of eating cake every night for a year will certainly leave me worse off."

Charlotte nodded, reworking her analogy. "You're right, so maybe the equation takes into account that cumulative effect. And that's why so many people have trouble finding the right balance, they're unable to look at the big picture. But you," Charlotte playfully prodded at Hayley's outstretched legs, "are clearly capable."

"Hmm," Hayley squinted, reluctantly acknowledging Charlotte's words. "And what about behaviors that increase both present and future happiness? Like working out? Doesn't that break your scale?"

"First of ...

... all, bold of you to assume going to the gym increases present happiness. But more importantly, you're getting lost in the weeds."

"No," a faint smile was beginning to form on Hayley's face, "I think this is very important. I mean, is there a third axis? Is it a different graph all together? Does the future happiness function include a second variable to account for beneficial present happiness? What are the parameters here, Professor Thompson?"

"Shut up," Charlotte giggled, shoving Hayley playfully.

Hayley giggled back, but her grin quickly faded. "I still don't know, Charlotte."

"That's okay," Charlotte nodded, understandingly. There was clearly something else, something deeper, that made Hayley feel this way. Something even she, herself, wasn't aware of. But Charlotte was still glad to have the conversation. To spark a sense of doubt in Hayley's brain that would hopefully grow into acceptance all on its own. "I just...I need you to know that I...I..." Charlotte's gaze dropped, embarrassed. Hayley thought she saw her blush. "I...care about you. And I want you to be happy."

Hayley sat back up, taking Charlotte's hand in hers. "I know you do. I care about you too, Charlotte." She leaned forwards, giving Charlotte a quick kiss on the forehead before turning around and sliding her legs off the side of the bed, taking her tea from the nightstand. "Come on, lets watch some more Breaking Bad."

"Wait!" Charlotte called out, stopping her before she stood up.

Hayley ...