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[ Her earlier pensive mood and the haze of alcohol has all but dissipated in the wake of their activities, replaced by a different, much more pleasant warmth. Kida lets herself be pulled in close. His tail curls around her ankle like smoke, and her leg twitches in response. She laughs, her breath against his neck. ]

Did you mean it? [ The question is shockingly loaded, even before she realizes she's said it out loud. ] That you wished to share my burdens?

[ She cranes her neck back to look at him, her expression still soft and affectionate, but sadder. She wishes she could just enjoy this sweet peace without questioning it. ]