<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ccff99">Lucian wasn’t the only one sending Alexi soothing and reassuring thoughts, though Ayla had yet to pick up on the fact that there was another. She resisted the urge to start playing with herself, knowing it would only either startle alexi or cause him to tense up, and right now that was the opposite of what he needed. Though Ayla was familiar with the mechanics behind such an act, she’d never actually done this before, herself.</span><br/><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#99ffcc">Alexi wasn’t bothered by his sister’s more… active role in this. The two had gotten used to the other’s presence a long time ago, and considering their shared experiences with the new bond, it just felt natural to him. No longer facing Lucian, he did get a bit more nervous, but the dual presence in his mind was reassuring. At least enough to keep him relaxed. He let out a gasp as Lucian slowly eased his finger inside of him, biting his lip.</span>