[ Truly, she thinks, her own sister has done so much worse and has been thrilled to discuss it that... sharing a bed with a man that she might possibly marry, with the understanding that this is indeed a possibility, is fairly tame in comparison. Or perhaps she's thinking too far ahead. But the attraction is there, in a way she hasn't felt since her childhood friend. Or maybe in a different way, because that was a strong and protective love, whereas Barok clearly is not a man who's going to get lost or taken advantage of and there's so much more to learn about him. She hadn't grown up with him.

It's very different, but she finds... she likes that. ]

I think... while we have the time together, we ought to take advantage of exploring our compatibility, in ways we feel comfortable with. [ Which won't be as easy when they have to return to their respective homes, no matter how temporary that may be. ]

So if it truly does not offend you... please share the bed with me. We've had a long day. You must be tired.