Posted by Civilian Kenzo B’tren-Hyrushi (Governor) in Hyrushi Residence - Immigration of New Possibilities

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“Thank you. I do not believe I have ever received a better compliment.” He didn’t move, didn’t budge lest he move and break the contact she held on his chest. He set his hand on hers and looked at her for a very long time. “Nor have I spent the evening with a more intriguing or wonderful companion.”

Kenzo

Her fingers flexed under his, curling slightly into his shirt. “I’m truly flattered you feel so.” She did, she was sure he could have his choice of companions, but he had wanted to spend it with her. In fact he wanted to spend much more time with her. Suddenly the enormity of the step she was taking hit her, and what the future might hold. She felt something akin to the beginnings of a panic attack. She didn’t run. Instead she simply accepted it and let it wash over her. It was a big deal, and it was unknown and nerve wracking, but Caitlyn had a quiet stubborn streak.

Kenzo felt the surge of panic, and then he felt the acceptance and the absolute resolve in her to not let it defeat her. That resolve and her sheer willpower caused his breath to catch. He stared at her in silence, wondering how it was possible to be so drawn to someone so quickly.

She didn’t move, she stayed still, her hand over his chest until it passed. She was nervous, but she knew how disappointed she would be if she gave in. Whatever risks and failures might happen, she thought they were worth the possibilities of what might be between them. That left her exhilarated.

Caitlyn

“You… are a most incredible woman, Caitlyn.” He said softly. He set his hand on the one she had on his chest and he forced himself to breathe steadily… even as she could feel his heart pound in his chest.

Kenzo

She could feel his heart beating against her palm and the sparks that tingled up her arm where he held her hand. “Not really, we all just do the best we can with the life we are given.” It wasn’t a fish for compliments, and his words touched her deeply, but her response was genuine humbleness. Everyone was ordinary and exceptional in their own ways.

The room was quiet for a long moment. “I hope you’ll forgive me, but I am going to do something outrageous. I’ll probably faint from my own boldness.” Her voice was incredibly quiet, but tinged with teasing. She reached for his other hand and guided it to rest gently on her own chest, right over her heart. He could feel the rhythm of it against his palm. “My heart’s pounding like yours. To be drawn so quickly to you is… well it’s scary and wonderful all at once.”

Caitlyn