The Education of a Noblewoman [NSFW]

[Shannon zi'Marass]

Shannon looks away then... "I... I don't know if... I care about you, a great deal," she says quietly. "But... love? I don't know if... la, that's not something I know much about, I'm afraid." Okay, I can't... This is too much, I need to... "But gentle touches and being a woman..." Shannon slides her hand downwards, cupping Coquette's mound and she leans in so their lips are just inches apart. "That I can help with, I promise," she whispers.

[Coquette Blacquin]

Cindy swallows, her stomach churning. No. Not again. I won't-- not again, please don't leave me. "Love me like a sister. Love me like a friend. I'm not asking for your hand, Shan, I just need-- I need someone. I need... please." Her voice is a bare whisper, her lips trembling. 

[Shannon zi'Marass]

"Co, don't ask- I'm not going to leave you," Shannon says, voice tight, hand stilling. "You... have me. Friend and lover, if you wish. Just... please don't..." She doesn't look away, but it's not hard to see that doing so is a struggle.

[Coquette Blacquin]

Cindy does avert her eyes then, and the mask comes back over her face. Coquette slides away just enough so she can sit up, her face distant, cold, imperious. "I see," she says quietly. "Forgive my imposition, then." 

She slides off the table to her feet, closing her robe around her and tying it shut. 

[Shannon zi'Marass]

Shannon wraps an arm around her stomach, not bothering to belt her robe. Nudity doesn't bother her, exposing her body isn't really her concern. "Co, what- please, why do-" Just say the words. Just say it, even if it's a lie. Just... "Co, please talk to me. Why are you masking? It wasn't- damnit Co! Talk to me!"

[Tethras Clan]

In the bathroom, Zevran dries his hand and slips back into the room, trying to not draw attention but wanting to be ready to intervene if needed.

[Coquette Blacquin]

"This was a mistake," Coquette says quietly. "Enjoy your massage. I will see you tomorrow." She doesn't want to give the impression that she's leaving forever -- she doesn't want Shannon to think she's leaving. She just... 

She just needs to be someone else for a while. 

[Shannon zi'Marass]

"Don't you dare," Shannon hisses, ego flaring. "Don't you even think about walking out on me."

[Coquette Blacquin]

Coquette's chin comes up, steel in her eyes, as she glares right back. "I do as I please. I am no servant." 

[Shannon zi'Marass]

"I wouldn't have made the offers I did to a servant," Shannon snaps. I would never have trusted or exposed myself as I have to anyone lesser than you, Co. Not for anything. "Why are those words so damned important? Why... I don't understand." This was going so well, this was wonderful, why did this happen?

[Coquette Blacquin]

Coquette shakes her head. "I don't know. But they are, Lady Holder. I apologize for inconveniencing you." So saying, she turns her back on Shannon, heading for the door-- and slowing to a stop as she spies Zevran. How long was he eavesdropping?

[Tethras Clan]

"Might I interest Mistress Cindy in a private room to... shower and think for a while?" Madame Zevvy asks demurely.

[Shannon zi'Marass]

They're just words. Meaningless, empty words to describe a shallow, worthless illusion. Shannon, eyes burning, strides over to the wine bottle and lifts it to her lips directly, swallowing hundred gold wine like cheap ale.

[Coquette Blacquin]

"No need. I'm leaving." She leans over to pick up her hat, placing it on her head -- where it rapidly becomes a butterfly clip in her hair, her body taking on the appearance of a blonde human woman, all tanned skin and rounded ears, wearing a simple blue frock over leggings rather than the blue robe she'd been wearing a moment before. 

[Tethras Clan]

Zevran studies Coquette for a moment, then nods crisply. "I'll have your things- well, actually, I'll drop them off at your home myself after my shift." He bows slightly. "My apologies that your stay here was less than optimal. Please return at another time, I would be happy to complete your visit."