[She smiles warmly at the message as it comes in, pleased at his clarification]
Yes, I'm aware. It's not to repay you, I'm going to try and make you something instead. I didn't know gift-giving was such a big thing with this holiday, so that's my repayment, because I want to.
And this is because I want to, too.
I didn't know if I'd feel comfortable with sex again. Back home, it was power and procreation. It was painful and humiliating. But in this place, people seem to enjoy it a lot. They have fun, they seek it out. I've talked to Furiosa about it before, and she said it can be very fun with the right partner.
You've been kind to me, Aemond. You've been patient and understanding of my circumstances. I've never felt unsafe or pressured with you about anything. The archery lessons were--are--real and no pretense and you treat me no differently during them. You're actually teaching me, and well.
I feel safe and comfortable with you. I trust you not to hurt me, and to stop or be slow if I need you to.
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Yes, I'm aware. It's not to repay you, I'm going to try and make you something instead. I didn't know gift-giving was such a big thing with this holiday, so that's my repayment, because I want to.
And this is because I want to, too.
I didn't know if I'd feel comfortable with sex again. Back home, it was power and procreation. It was painful and humiliating. But in this place, people seem to enjoy it a lot. They have fun, they seek it out. I've talked to Furiosa about it before, and she said it can be very fun with the right partner.
You've been kind to me, Aemond. You've been patient and understanding of my circumstances. I've never felt unsafe or pressured with you about anything. The archery lessons were--are--real and no pretense and you treat me no differently during them. You're actually teaching me, and well.
I feel safe and comfortable with you. I trust you not to hurt me, and to stop or be slow if I need you to.
I like you. I'd like to try with you.