[ Jesse nods slowly to his immediate answer. ] Okay.
[ The gentle expression remains on her face, but the undertones of fondness change into something else. In a word? Scared. In a word she'd share with everyone else, even to Alan? Worried.
Jesse's attention moves from Polaris back to him as he leans forward into the motion. It doesn't bother her. She expects it, because he always is drawn to Polaris. Just as Polaris is drawn to whatever is--should be--inside him. That spark of Light that makes everything brighter and louder.
« No. No. Something is wrong. I know it. What's wrong? Should you be here more? Am I moving too fast? Should I be more like the Director... or me? Did--did something happen? He said it had been a long time... »
She nearly pulls away the moment she brushes the kiss to his lips, but doesn't at the last moment. He kisses her--just not fully. She returns the gesture, intending to give a full kiss. The movement is slow so he can ease into it. She wants what they had. But, more importantly, she wants him with her.
And, like a scene from a cliche movie, the door opens.
Jesse let's out a small disappointed sigh before turning her head to the door. She stays close so Alan can lean against her. Green eyes land on the Ranger Captain, halfway through the door, looking at the both of them... and seemingly unphased by the scene at all. ]
Control Points are set up like you asked, Faden. Just needs your finishing touch. [ Steve pauses and looks at Alan with a smirk. ] Hey, Wake. Ready to see the boss in action?
Steve... [ Jesse knows her voice should be louder, driven by authority. She's the Director. Instead she just sounds... tired. Worried. Maybe even defensive and protective. ] I'm not sure...
He'll be fine. I'll even take responsibility and watch over him while you do your thing. People might feel better if a ranger is looking over a parautalitarian.
[ Jesse glances down and swallows. Then, she looks back up at Alan with a small frown. ] Would you rather stay here in the office with the lights or come with me?
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[ The gentle expression remains on her face, but the undertones of fondness change into something else. In a word? Scared. In a word she'd share with everyone else, even to Alan? Worried.
Jesse's attention moves from Polaris back to him as he leans forward into the motion. It doesn't bother her. She expects it, because he always is drawn to Polaris. Just as Polaris is drawn to whatever is--should be--inside him. That spark of Light that makes everything brighter and louder.
« No. No. Something is wrong. I know it. What's wrong? Should you be here more? Am I moving too fast? Should I be more like the Director... or me? Did--did something happen? He said it had been a long time... »
She nearly pulls away the moment she brushes the kiss to his lips, but doesn't at the last moment. He kisses her--just not fully. She returns the gesture, intending to give a full kiss. The movement is slow so he can ease into it. She wants what they had. But, more importantly, she wants him with her.
And, like a scene from a cliche movie, the door opens.
Jesse let's out a small disappointed sigh before turning her head to the door. She stays close so Alan can lean against her. Green eyes land on the Ranger Captain, halfway through the door, looking at the both of them... and seemingly unphased by the scene at all. ]
Control Points are set up like you asked, Faden. Just needs your finishing touch. [ Steve pauses and looks at Alan with a smirk. ] Hey, Wake. Ready to see the boss in action?
Steve... [ Jesse knows her voice should be louder, driven by authority. She's the Director. Instead she just sounds... tired. Worried. Maybe even defensive and protective. ] I'm not sure...
He'll be fine. I'll even take responsibility and watch over him while you do your thing. People might feel better if a ranger is looking over a parautalitarian.
[ Jesse glances down and swallows. Then, she looks back up at Alan with a small frown. ] Would you rather stay here in the office with the lights or come with me?