Kelsie held Islif secure in her arms as she spoke, holding her yes intimately and listening with care.  She took the notes and tucked them into a fold of her rosy robe, then lifted the hand to the younger girl’s cheek.  After a moment of tenderly caressing her face and holding her eyes, she dipped her head to enjoy another long kiss, freely offering her strength and passion too the girl’s pleasure.<br/><br/>After a time, she broke the kiss and touched her cheek again.  “What is it you’re afraid to tell me, Islif?” she asked gently.<br/><br/>