The Amell Legacy: Transgressions

[Marian Hawke]

She nods. "Okay," she whispers. 

[Haliel Lightsong]

Moving slowly, Haliel leans in, clearly intending to kiss Marian on the lips.

[Marian Hawke]

Marian pulls back, just a little, and glances away. Not yet. I don't-- I don't know what it means, anymore.

[Haliel Lightsong]

Haliel stills, then leans back with a faint sigh. "Sorry. Just... when- if- you want that... let me know?"

[Marian Hawke]

"I think... I think I shouldn't kiss anyone for a while," she whispers, then sighs. "But.. I am getting better. Trying to be less like Merrill. To open up more. Let people in."

[Haliel Lightsong]

"I am glad for you," Haliel says gently. "You deserve better. And- and..." She blushes faintly. "And I would like to.. be part of your happiness. Part of your coming to happiness."

[Marian Hawke]

She nods. "I should... Did anyone tell you where I went, just before we left Nyra?"

[Haliel Lightsong]

Lightsong swallows tightly. "Not... in detail but your confession and... I have a general guess. Are you... worried about... doing that again?"

[Marian Hawke]

She looks away. "It's been... in the back of my mind for years. I didn't... I didn't wake up that morning planning it, it took me by surprise. I want... if I ever start... doing something like that again, please stop me."

[Haliel Lightsong]

"I will. Always. And... and if you ever... start to think that way, find me. Come to me, whatever I'm doing. Doesn't matter. Okay?"

[Marian Hawke]

She nods, just a little. "I'll try."

[Haliel Lightsong]

"...are hugs and cuddles okay?" She flushes a little. "I... I need to think over this.. asexual thing but... I really liked touching you. Being held and just... I miss it. But only if you're okay with it."

[Marian Hawke]

"I..."

She chews her lower lip, glancing back at Haliel. "Maybe let's start with hugs and go from there?"

[Haliel Lightsong]

"Hugs are great," Haliel says instantly. "Hugs are wonderful and lovely. I'll try and let you set the pace and... please tell me if I push. Please. I like hugs and touching you but it would kill me to know I... pushed in that way, even a little."

[Marian Hawke]

She nods, hesitating. "Varric keeps saying I... should talk about what happened in Draslina. I don't know what to say or what good it'd do but... you've had some healer training. Do you know what I'm supposed to..."

She shrugs, helplessly.