The Sunspire so how do we win?

oh no.  oh no.  he had that tone where he was trying to humor her but it was obvious that he was hurt somehow, and she assumed that it had been what she said.  no, that's — terance, but she didn't know how to follow it up.  being playful had always worked with him before.. but maybe this was much more serious than she had assumed.

no, she asserted, you're so much more.  she felt that nasty shame that worked its way into her teeth, and she couldn't meet his gaze that wasn't seeking to find her anyway.  she was quiet for a long time before she finally said, i just didn't want to push you.

she cleared her throat, moving to brush against the length of his fur.  i know we are both still caught up.. elsewhere.  and i know i can be, well, overbearing..  she laughed a humorless laugh, biting the inside of her cheek.  i just don't want to force anything.  she had promised him that much at least.. but now she wasn't sure what either of them wanted.  but not together doesn't feel quite right to me, either.