Tales of a Child Eternal [NSFW]

[Tethras Clan]

Zevran tsks softly. "Helene, you know that I will not be offended by anything you ask," he says gently. "That is the entire purpose of our little talks, no? That you have a safe place to talk, to learn."

[Helene Dakesh]

"This one is not... worried about your taking offense. This one..."

They take a deep breath, letting it out slowly. 

"My body is... not what I... You know this," they say, blushing faintly. 

[Tethras Clan]

"Your shell was not made properly for your soul, yes," he agrees slowly. "Are... you struggling with that again?" A beat. "Still." A flicker of something in his eyes. "Did someone hurt you?" he asks very softly.

[Helene Dakesh]

"Yes, but -- not recently," they reply, voice soft. "This one is... small. And underdeveloped." 

[Tethras Clan]

Zevran shrugs. "You have the body of... a kender. Or a merikos gnome, a short one. But blue." He offers a smile. "I know, it is not the same, but... it's just who you are. You should not feel ashamed of being you, of having had the courage and selflessness to give of yourself in order to serve."

[Helene Dakesh]

Helene nods, slow and unsure. "This one wonders.... Is it... Is there any chance of someone being... Not being repulsed by my body? Being... Attracted to this form? Or, at least, willing to engage with it?"

[Tethras Clan]

Not being- oh Helene.... "Sweet, genius Helene... I will not deny that your form is perhaps not ideal for such things. But you are not without beauty." He smiles faintly, the hand on their arm lifting to skim silky black hair. "Your hair is first, when I see you. Glossy black locks, smooth and flowing. Your eyes are next. Soft white, always filled with a burning need to know, to discover wonders and horrors alike, all to serve not just your Goddess but the world. Your skin, a gentle blue, and smooth, soft. Your hands. Not just their look, but their use. Always moving, writing, showing, reaching and seeking. But more than you body, there is you. Your laugh, your real laugh, the one with the hint of snicker, of that delightfully dry wit that you're always afraid to share. The way your eyes shine when you find a new thing to learn, a new set of answers. The way you wrinkle your nose when you run into a logical fallacy- a phrase  I did not understand before you."

His hand had drifted as he spoke, lightly touching or coming close to touching each part of them as he talks. Even at the end, he touched their throat at laugh, their forehead at wit. Finally, he rests a single fingertip on the fabric of their shirt, just above their breastbone. It's light, barely enough to feel through the clothing. "And I promise you, that if you wish it, I will show you that your body can feel pleasure, give pleasure. If you wish it. And if you wish another, that can be done as well. I know for sure that I have at least three men and two females that would be amendable with laying with you in good faith. You are more admired, more liked, here than I think you realize."

[Helene Dakesh]

"This one..." they whisper, eyes brimming with emotion withheld. "This one... wishes." They lower their gaze to the floor immediately, cheeks burning a deeper shade of aqua, fearing the response. 

[Tethras Clan]

The finger comes up, under their chin. Once their face is turned upwards a little, he slowly leans in to kiss Helene. Soft, slow, chaste for now. I know they and Sharran do some sexual activities, but this is still probably fairly new, and almost scary. Especially with someone new.

[Helene Dakesh]

Helene makes a small, soft noise against him, kissing him gently. It's a contented sort of noise, a sound of yearning long delayed. 

[Tethras Clan]

Zevran pulls away, a low, husky laugh coming from between his lips. Still only a few inches from their face, he stares into their eyes. "That was nice, no?"

[Helene Dakesh]

"Yes," they whisper, meeting his eyes for a brief moment before looking away. "This on-- I had missed touching of that sort." 

[Tethras Clan]

"I must admit, I have not gone for more than a week without sex of some kind since I my first kiss," Zevran says with a laugh. "You have been without for... two years now?"

[Helene Dakesh]

"Please to clarify what counts as sex," they say, blushing a little. 

[Tethras Clan]

Zevran smiles faintly, then kisses them for a moment. "That is fair. I should have said 'sex with another.' Masturbation is enjoyable, yes, but it can only satisfy the flesh. The intimacy that comes with sharing pleasure with another is beyond that."