.:Nerys and Cassie part 3:.
Cassie laughs slightly at the comment about cooking, and pulls at the lacings on her bodice, pulling the confining cloth off to leave a loose blouse.
Talking to Nerys' back isn't something she really wants to do, but the silence is beginning to get to her.
"You keep mentioning being in danger, and your family. Why?" she asks quietly, stumbling over the words trying not to upset the other woman. "You said that your father has tried to kill you, but surely that isn't happening all the time?"
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Nerys freezes as Cassie mentions her father, her mind racing. Silently she moves over to the bed, taking Cassie’s hands in her own.
"There are things happening that I'm not comfortable talking about. I will tell you, but now isn't the time. I swear I will keep you safe." She pulls Cassie’s hands close to her body, "Whatever happens, you'll be as safe as I can keep you."
She bows her head down for a second, before lifting it back up and releasing her hold on the fair skinned hands.
*So pale, so smooth. How much blood over mine? I will keep her safe, if it kills me, if I have to... no, what's the point. I will protect her, and no doubt Vak will. I guess I really have fallen head over heels here.*
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Cassie winces as Nerys freezes and opens her mouth to apologise when Nerys crosses over to her and takes up her hands.
Though she's touched Nerys' hands over the course of the evening, she's shocked at the scars and calluses that cover the skin.
*I must seem so naive to her...*
Her train of thought is broken as Nerys talks. Though she wants to know what Nerys means, the pained look tells her that now really isn't the time.
Nodding mutely, she looks at the pillows, the weariness from working a long shift and the emotional drain taking its toll.
As Nerys lets go of her hands she stands and pulls off her outer skirt and stockings, then climbs onto the bed, pulling at Nerys' arm.
"Come on. Lets sleep, or something," she blushes slightly. "I have to work in the morning."
She pulls back the covers and waits for Nerys to join her.
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Nerys sighs. She too is tired, more so that she has been in a long time, but her mind is racing, and she fears sleep will not come easily.
She allows herself to be pulled into bed, smirking at the blush.
"Don't worry. I won't jump you in the night." she laughs.
She pulls the covers back up and sits, half facing Cassie. Gently she places her hand on a flushed cheek and gently kisses Cassie for a moment before pulling back.
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Trusting the other woman, Cassie stretches out her legs, and faces Nerys. She doesn't jump when lips press against hers, and for the moment they are there she leans into the touch, relaxing back when Nerys pulls away.
"What do you... I mean, are we... um..." she looks flustered and waves her hands, trying to express what she means.
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"Just sleep Cassie. I told you I wasn't in this for your body, I just want to know you're here." She places a silencing finger on Cassie’s lips as she speaks, before sliding down the bed so she's lying on her back.
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Cassie nods, and follows so the two are lying side by side.
Nervously she turns on her side, so she's nestled against the other body and tentatively drapes an arm over Nerys' stomach, her hand brushing the mattress, her head resting by the others' shoulder.
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Nerys' arm encircles Cassie’s shoulders ad her hand rests on her hip. Her other hand lies on Cassie’s arm and slowly she relaxes.
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Cassie moves so she's closer to Nerys, and with a final yawn she closes her eyes and drifts off to sleep.
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Nerys plants a light kiss on Cassie’s head, and lies back, staring at the ceiling.
*Give me some time before he finds me again. Let Bob be safe, and Vak. Let the three of us get out of this mess in one piece as soon as possible. Let mum and Arican be well out of my way for the time being, and let me have some piece and quiet for once.*
After a while she too drifts off into a dreamless sleep.
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