Ocean's Breath Plateau On The Road Again!

Unintentionally, her ears perked at Engel's prospect of leaving. She did want his company... Badly. More than she had thought until she actually thought about him leaving, about her being alone again. I... I would like it if you stayed, but I don't want to keep you from anything, She said uncertainly while trying not to sound too pushy or desperate, despite very much being the latter.

Narcisa wasn't used to being in this position. She was incredibly introverted—being around others wore her out, yet months of very little conversation or affection had taken its toll on her. It made her feel like a child again, being so needy. But she was, and she didn't want to deny this opportunity to stave off the loneliness.