Jade Fern Grove lift back and see the darkness hid

But of course, whispered her heart.

I understand. Soft even as her chest pounded with her buried shame. It is a noble thing to ask of her. She gave him her gaze, even as it filled with her emotion but remained dry. Just the deep pupil contraction of a whirlwind's emotions.

No tears.

They were not those strangers she spoke of who shared what he spoke of. They were...professionals and she would not break in front of him for the morals he held.