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She gravitates toward those who have survived similar storms.

During this phase, the relationship gets physical, but rarely sweet. The first kiss or intimate scene is often desperate, a release of tension rather than a declaration of love. Afterwards, Karla will likely pull away, rationalizing it as a "one-time thing." This is the agony of the Karla arc: the constant two-step of approach and retreat.