[She's having a bit of difficulty parsing his tone with what she feels is kindness by his actions, and she chooses to believe the latter is the reality. That's at least helpful in dampening her nervousness somewhat. Not a lot, but every bit counts she's decided.
The feeling of the corset tightening is an odd feeling, but not unpleasant, almost methodical with what feels like practiced motions from him. It's a question she might ask later. While the silence doesn't particularly bother her, gleaning information far supersedes her comfort as a priority here. It's an excellent place to focus her attention, since that blush hasn't faded too much thanks to the feel of his hands on her, however small and brief the touches. She's not often touched by others in such a manner.
She shoves aside the knowledge that this place most certainly will change that.]
I have a multitude of questions. [Most would do best not to ask here, probably. Okay but rewind, proper manners and social things.] My name is Velma, and yes, I'm a new arrival. [A beat.] A year is a long time. What's the longest a LIER has been here?
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The feeling of the corset tightening is an odd feeling, but not unpleasant, almost methodical with what feels like practiced motions from him. It's a question she might ask later. While the silence doesn't particularly bother her, gleaning information far supersedes her comfort as a priority here. It's an excellent place to focus her attention, since that blush hasn't faded too much thanks to the feel of his hands on her, however small and brief the touches. She's not often touched by others in such a manner.
She shoves aside the knowledge that this place most certainly will change that.]
I have a multitude of questions. [Most would do best not to ask here, probably.
Okay but rewind, proper manners and social things.] My name is Velma, and yes, I'm a new arrival. [A beat.] A year is a long time. What's the longest a LIER has been here?