<div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong><span class="bbc_u">After They Left</span></strong></span></div><br/><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/nvQJUqt.jpg)</div><strong>NAME:</strong>Albion<br/><strong>DAY:</strong>June 15th, 2021, Afternoon<br/><strong>LOCATION:</strong>SOPHE Headquarters, Nerissa's Room<br/><strong>TAGGING:</strong>Nerissa<br/><strong>EXTRA:</strong>Comfort and Sanctity<br/><strong>WEARING:</strong>Properly dressed<br/><br/><hr/><br/>The return to SOPHE had been quite uneventful, slowly gathering among the others for what he assumed would be a debriefing of sorts following their litter excursion to the mall. Naturally nothing was said of the tryst the two shared, and it had been awkward enough to look at Lily especially when the two got back. Thankfully he only spent as long as he needed among the others before he could step away with Nerissa, following her back to her room. Everyone he came here in the past, it always felt... Awkward, confusing. These feelings and more back when he was struggling to process just what he was to Nerissa, what her feelings were to him, and the ultimate outcome of denying any feelings toward her.<br/><br/>However, this time was different now, less awkward and confusing, and more... Anxious, curious. It showed even in his footsteps, they weren't delayed and quiet everytime he came this way, but more firm, determined. Today would be the first day he could set foot into this room and have it feel... Natural. Letting the vixen lead the way, Albion walked in slowly, breathing in the atmosphere of her room. Her scent, along with that of the furniture of her room lingered all over, and it felt like he needed to remind himself of what it was like from the last time he came. His heart raced a little, but more out of excitement than concern.<br/><br/>"Oh, sure, I'd love one. Water works for now." Albion asked, setting his own bags down along the wall before he stepped inside. His gaze traced the room all over, feeling a sense of relief and delight as he stepped around the table and sat down on the sofa. Nerissa returned in short order, setting the cups down on the table before she cuddled up to him... It felt like such a natural thing now, more than it used to. One arm hung back against the backrest, sitting with one leg folded as the vixen leaned back against his side. Even the air between them felt different... Not tense like it could be sometimes, but not awkward either. More... Coming to realize how different things were now.<br/><br/>"I still find it odd you can call a busted up wreck like me a home... But that sense of happiness I'm feeling tells me I wouldn't mind being fixed up to be a proper home for you." He leaned down, kissing the back of her head before he leaned against her gently. She moved her head back slightly, reaching for his chin to turn his gaze on her, while he made no effort to look away. His eyes knew when and where to seek hers, and this time he could get lost in them at his whims instead of looking away in confusion.<br/><br/>Her admittance caused the smallest hint of butterflies to well in his stomach, a bold declaration comings easily from her lips. His brows rose just a little, before a warm smile graced his features. "After tonight, huh? True, given everything that's probably going to happen, I'll want nothing better than to relax with company... Luckily I've given up hookers and gotten someone more special." His eyes closed for a moment. "A nice, hotel room for the night with just you... Making love? You're really shooting for the romance..." He gave a gentle chuckle, but behind it there was concern; Concern she brought up with her next question.<br/><br/>He looked st her silently for a few moments, unable to answer her as he'd already felt like he'd been cornered. Three whole years, the sex came easily... But love? That was much, much harder. He didn't allow himself to feel it, and now he was expected to glut on it with her. "I... It's been way too long. Just, once, really... It was the only chance I ever got before all that happened." Nerissa would know the tale; It would seem at some point he'd shared those feelings with the first... And until Nerissa, last girl in his life.<br/><br/>"I can... But it'll be very rusty. I'm not some love-making expert at all... But if you don't mind guiding me around a bit, I'd be delighted to explore you all night until I know you outside... And in." He finished, pressing his head to hers gently, followed by his lips in a very soft press.