[Turns out this is that part where, as much as Rey would like to do anything but talk, they probably should exchange some words.]
Of course. [She doesn't even hesitate to answer Alex's question. There's one thing she's certain of, it was that.] If this is all right with you, that is.
[With the presence of violence beyond these walls no longer in question, it's harder not to focus her all on Alex now. She'd still like to keep the woman safe, even if their choice location isn't ideal. The last time she attempted a stairwell hookup was Prismatica, which failed spectacularly when she grappled with what she was and wasn't comfortable with. Around women, she's learned, are much easier to let her guard down.
[Any misgivings she had before wanes, so Rey can take a moment to fully appreciate Alex. Her expression softens as her eyes trace those dark, delicate features, her breaths increasing with need.]
You've always been good. Want to return the favor.
[Not that this is something you can really exchange. Rey just remembers the kindness Alex had extended to her, even when they were strangers. It's something she's not sure she'll ever get used to, but she's trying to understand it more.]
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Of course. [She doesn't even hesitate to answer Alex's question. There's one thing she's certain of, it was that.] If this is all right with you, that is.
[With the presence of violence beyond these walls no longer in question, it's harder not to focus her all on Alex now. She'd still like to keep the woman safe, even if their choice location isn't ideal. The last time she attempted a stairwell hookup was Prismatica, which failed spectacularly when she grappled with what she was and wasn't comfortable with. Around women, she's learned, are much easier to let her guard down.
[Any misgivings she had before wanes, so Rey can take a moment to fully appreciate Alex. Her expression softens as her eyes trace those dark, delicate features, her breaths increasing with need.]
You've always been good. Want to return the favor.
[Not that this is something you can really exchange. Rey just remembers the kindness Alex had extended to her, even when they were strangers. It's something she's not sure she'll ever get used to, but she's trying to understand it more.]