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Dominant
Highrise #45
@zokla

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[littleingenue]

I'm sorry you feel that way, Jon.

[ She's not entirely sure how she can support him- when she knows so little of everything. So, perhaps, just sitting here and listening to him will be what he needs. ]

I do not believe you are completely without your honor, for what it's worth.

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[He was doing his best to open up to her, to at least share some of his thoughts. He couldn't put everything to words, but he offered her what he could.]

No? I took your honor, but I can't do anything else to make this right.

[It weighed on him, but what made it worse was that he enjoyed it and enjoyed being with her.]

[littleingenue]

[ She appreciated it- though the truth of it all is she's not normally the one offering support, but is instead the other way around. ]

Jon... [ She shifted, looking up at him and taking a deep breath. ] You are taking care of me, better than I could have even hoped for here. I couldn't ever ask more of you. I wouldn't. You only took what I gave. [ Willingly as she could, regardless of the magically tainted food. ]

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[He doesn't want to linger over this for very long. If he starts doubting her decision, he would fall down a spiraling tunnel of guilt and shame. That's not what he wanted with her and it wouldn't make his time here any easier.

He could only accept what she offered.]

I'm not the best company tonight, am I?

[littleingenue]

It's late and the party was taxing at best. You're allowed.

[ She pressed her lips together and smiled gently. ]

Would you mind if I slept in your bed tonight?

[ She's more thinking that it might help him- for her to remain close. She knew that in his shoes, she wouldn't be keen on spending the night alone. ]

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[And he had been tried too much tonight, both in pushing himself out of his comfort zone and by what Cesare said.

He looked up in surprise.]

No, I don't mind.

[He didn't have the heart to tell her that he might not sleep at all, but he wouldn't mind lying next to her and listen to her as she slept.

He got to his feet, offering her a hand.]

[littleingenue]

[ At the very least, she'd be able to feel if he stirs too much or needs anything.

She accepted his hand and pulled herself up, smiling softly. ]

I'll still need to change, of course.

[ The comment is light and teasing- she could just sleep in the modern undergarments under the dress, or a top of his if wanted. But she didn't dare make any assumptions about how to dress when all she intended to do was curl up next to him and sleep as he hopefully did. ]

[song_of_ice]

No, you don't.

[Whatever he might be thinking or feeling, he could push it all aside to be alone with her, undisturbed by even his own darkness. Fingers run along the length of her neck, his eyes roaming over her in appreciation.

It wasn't simply beauty that made him long for more of her. It was this connection and this tenderness, all of it drawing him more into her light. He gave her hand another tug.]

[littleingenue]

[ Christine giggled as he tugged on her hand and ran his fingers over her neck.

She drew herself closer to him with a flutter of his lashes. ]

I don't? That's a relief.

[ She laced her fingers with his and gave his hand a squeeze. ]

I didn't want to leave your side again tonight.