[D4 EA] Consultation

[Juri Saizesh]

She smiled. "That's all I can ask. Don't question it, don't overthink it, and don't leave room for doubt. Just give yourself an honest attempt, without feeling foolish." Juri gently patted the woman's gloved hand, radiating calm and understanding.

[Sacha Ordo]

She chuckled a little bit. "But overthinking and talking too much are my specialties, if you ask my mentor," she replied, voice more relaxed now.

[Juri Saizesh]

"Externally, I suppose. With practice, meditation will help you find your center. To be more in tune. It isn't a fast process. But it is rewarding." She gently stroked the hand, caressing, tenderness in her touch.

[Sacha Ordo]

She nodded, then paused and took her gloves off, revealing pale, olive-toned hands that returned to Juri's. They were warm. "I guess it's not that different from what I've been doing already, in some ways."

[Juri Saizesh]

The Witch was quiet, letting her pale fingers run over the darker skin. She recognized the profundity of the moment, and didn't spoil it with words. Instead, her fingers laced in with the other woman's, holding them gently.

[Sacha Ordo]

She squeezed the hands gently, the fingers laced with hers, letting the moment lapse into silence. She studied Juri's hands, taking in the shape. Before she knew it, she found herself letting go with one to trace her fingers. Ordinarily she might snap out and feel awkward, but it didn't feel like that with her.

[Juri Saizesh]

It was pleasant. A shared moment of tenderness. "You didn't have to take off your glove for me. I understand the traditions of your people are powerful. I don't want to offend them." Juri whispered, letting a thumb run over the exposed skin.

The sensation of the Mandalorian woman caressing her own hand was soothing, and the Witch leaned into it.

"You've never been far from my thoughts since we walked together. I'm grateful to know you."

[Sacha Ordo]

She shook her head. "It's a sign of trust. I can still take it off for something like that." She paused and stroked her hand more as she did, almost more of a massage. "I wanted to show you what I can of me."

"Not have you, mine. You're a wise and beautiful woman, Juri. I'm glad to know you, as well."

[Juri Saizesh]

She chuckled. "I'm only wise in that I know how much I don't know." Her hand relaxed, allowing Sacha to take control, massage and feel as she pleased.

"You flatter me, and I cherish your trust. I want you to know, you can always come to me when you want to talk, or even just sit quietly."