“Well yeah, but that’s why I asked you first instead of just picking you up and wrapping you around me like a fancy scarf.” He squeezed her again and nodded. “I know. I’m going to keep talking to Inaara about it so everything goes as smoothly as possible.”<br/><span style="color: #006666"><br/>
“I understand and I hope one day you learn to… never mind. I’m happy just to be in your company even if you keep your clothes on. As your friend I hope I can one day get you to feel comfortable opening up to me. I may not be a priest like the other Ras but I can be a good listener.”</span>He nodded and looked into his bowl as he ate.<span style="color: #006666"> “Just let me know if you want anything else, something to keep snacking on, a different wine, anything at all. I’ve got hundreds of different blends of wine I’ve been experimenting with. All safe to drink of course.”</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>