[ That is all the confirmation she'll give on that, still unsure of why exactly he chose to do this tonight of all nights, outside of a test or having expected a different result. She breathes him in unintentionally, brows knitting at the squeeze following his touch. It was kinder than she'd expected, kinder than she was used to. But, a moment was all she needed - a soft glow surrounding her for a moment before she pulls away fully. Yes, this would be highly improper if witnessed, not that she thought about Nyx in such a way right now. ]
I will be fine. I swear it.
[ Clearing her throat, her mask falls into place - the same one she uses in all political encounters. The same one that hides any pain she might feel after healing a few too many people because they'd been in far more need than she for relief. It's a mask of strength even if she feels as though she might fall apart at the slightest burst of wind. ]
no subject
[ That is all the confirmation she'll give on that, still unsure of why exactly he chose to do this tonight of all nights, outside of a test or having expected a different result. She breathes him in unintentionally, brows knitting at the squeeze following his touch. It was kinder than she'd expected, kinder than she was used to. But, a moment was all she needed - a soft glow surrounding her for a moment before she pulls away fully. Yes, this would be highly improper if witnessed, not that she thought about Nyx in such a way right now. ]
I will be fine. I swear it.
[ Clearing her throat, her mask falls into place - the same one she uses in all political encounters. The same one that hides any pain she might feel after healing a few too many people because they'd been in far more need than she for relief. It's a mask of strength even if she feels as though she might fall apart at the slightest burst of wind. ]
Please, I must speak with the King.
[ Does she sound like a broken record yet? ]