I was worried because when we first met I felt I was being a little awkward and overbearing.I was worried because when we first met I felt I was being a little awkward and overbearing. I do that when I first meet people. I'm sorry." "It's okay," Furry replied. "I understand. We were also talking about how, if the other weren't here, how we'd be trying to get you, well, into bed." "Do you still want to?" Molly asked, surprised. "Uhm... " Furry glanced at Nickolai. He leaned over and whispered into her ear. She nodded. "This is the second time in two weeks this has happened, which makes it all the more unbelievable, but I'm going to have to tell a beautiful Fem 'no'." Molly's expression fell. "Hold on." He reached out and touched her cheek. "I mean, yes, I would really like to get into bed with you, and I think the three of us together would be a lot of fun, but not tonight. This is our last night together for two years, and I think we want to spend it together, alone." Molly nodded and smiled. "Can I set that down on my list of rainchecks for Nickolai and Jofuran? You know, when you guys get back I'm going to owe you a lot." "Nothing you hadn't previously offered them anyway," Shardik interrupted. "You know, Nickolai, I have to congratulate you." "Sir?" "I'll let that one pass. In the past ten days you've done a stunning amount of change, and you've been good for the people around you." "Do you think so?" "In ten days you've learned to say what you want, clearly and effectively. You've managed to teach Jofuran here that not everything Terra offers is hatred and rejection. You've helped Molly with her personal struggles, and you've helped Skii with the same." "Do you really think so?" Nickolai asked. "I mean, all I've done is be there." "But is there anything more important than that?" Shardik asked. |