<div style="text-align: justify;">Elisabeth would never have imagined that a simple hug would have sent Wylyam into that semi-frozen state. For her, being loving and caring was something natural. Of course, she didn't go around providing embraces to strange men. Most of her hugs were reserved for family, but Wil had proven to be a friend, despite the fact that he barely knew her, so Elisabeth didn't see anything improper about a quick hug.<br/><br/>Being raised to be single forever, it was obvious that Elisabeth equally had little to no contact with men other than her father and brother. That included, naturally, physical contact. Her life was kept busy with prayers, studies and family, and up until the moment, it had been enough for Elizabeth. Now, who knew? She was feeling funny, and it was strange to see a man look at her with some sort of admiring gaze. As hard as she tried not let it get to her, it did feel good to have this sensation for once.<br/><br/>When Wil embraced her back, Elisabeth closed her eyes and sighed. That felt good, and she had been really in need of that warmth and affection that the hug conveyed. Of course, it was a little odd to be embracing a man that was basically a stranger, but that didn't matter at the moment. Only the feeling of being warm and safe in his arms mattered right now. It was a warmth that came from more than the simple physical contact. It was something that came from the inside, and Elisabeth couldn't explain it, even if she wanted to. The one thing she knew was that, as Wil, she didn't want this short and sweet moment to end.<br/><br/>It had to end, though. Looking up at Wil when he started speaking, Elisabeth smiled and blushed a little. "I believe then we should leave it tied that neither of us owes the other anything?", she suggested, her voice barely above a whisper. His subsequent words made her blush even harder. "I believe we should part, you are right, sir. It is not right for us to be here like this". Placing her hands on Wylyam's shoulders, Elisabeth slid them down to his elbows, but did not push back just yet. "I must retreat into my chambers now. Should anyone see us here, it would be an irreparable stain on my name". These words came out almost as a plead, and the young woman fell silent after saying them.</div>