She was crying... and stroking Chess... she was happy, she was<em>happy</em>!  Tears of<em>joy</em>!<br/><br/>...but Chess' smile slowly fell as she explained herself.  No... how?  How was it no after that?  But her rational side took over, and she had to admit... she was right.  It was a bit spurious, she was a bit emotional, but Chess didn't-<br/><br/>No, no she had to wait.  Demi was right on this; this wasn't something to be rushed, as it would only end badly for them both.  And besides, Demi was worth any wait... but shorter<em>was</em>preferred, still.<br/><br/>"...you're right... we need to wait..." Chess agreed, with a sigh, disappointed a bit even still "...but six months instead.  A year... is a bit too long for me, but six months should be more than enough time for us to both sort things out... and if we both know sooner, then it'll happen sooner.  And until then... I don't want us to do anything different; I want to still be able to cuddle and sleep with you, to spend time and fight alongside you... is that okay with you, love?"