Sinead's smile widened at that, coming across more pleased than relieved. There hadn't been much doubt in her heart that Tanis reciprocrated the interest; it had, however, been difficult for her to judge if Tanis would dare jeopardize her legal repressentation. The hidden compliment in Tanis' answer made Sinead's heart rate quicken.<br/>It didn't take any further invitation for Sinead to cross the distance between them.<br/>As soon as Tanis was in her reach, Sinead ran her hand gingerly through Tanis' hair, fingers starting at the temple. The gesture was tender and careful, emanating of someone who hadn't gotten to experience running her hand through long hair in a while. Even more likely, Sinead's touch was delicate, having spent weeks wanting to learn if Tanis' hair would feel as silky as it looked.<br/>It did.<br/>There was a brief moment were that realization made the corner of her mouth tug upwards, before Sinead indulged herself and leaned in to press a kiss to Tanis' lips. The kiss itself was careful,<span style="font-style: italic">quiet</span>even, but Sinead's touch instead grew more purposeful. Even though Sinead leaned in to meet Tanis' height some, her hand settled at the nape of Tanis' neck, urging her to stretch into the kiss in a brief moment of desperation.