Though a smile had barely been on Sinead's lips to begin with, her lips relaxed at Tanis' reply, lips barely parting. Sinead could have grinned with joy, thrilled at what she seemed to confirm every time Tanis allowed herself to have a moment of clarity with her.<br/>"Is that what you want us to do?" she asked, a girlish smile finally returning to her lip. She had a feeling that wasn't a valid question, knowing that that maybe wasn't how Tanis had intended her words to be understood. Regardless, they seemed to have struck a nerve with Sinead, offering a moment of clarity.<br/>The more time Sinead spent around Tanis, the more inevitable had it started to feel. Sinead doubted Tanis would ever slip, even though she sometimes thought she had seen that instinct suppressed. There was too much on the stake for Tanis, too much depending on Avi's continued help. Sinead knew it wouldn't be an issue, making it that much easier to indulge in.<br/>"Or can I finally kiss you, Tanis?"<br/>Sinead's voice was gentle, still with some degree of consideration for it being a communal space. Her words, however, were heavy for someone who hadn't moved to reach out for Tanis. Despite the boldness of her admission - Sinead had, in fact, wanted to kiss Tanis ever since she had started suspecting that Tanis didn't like fellas - Sinead didn't want to rob Tanis the choice of refusing her.