( he does so, albeit slowly. a surprisingly tender touch as his fingers inspect her flesh. his expression gives little away. )
you are quite extraordinary.
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❨ she's not naive to his stolen glances. but it seems natural, to wonder about such a thing. she extends it to him─── close enough to take, if he wishes. ❩
i don't mind.
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