[ The first part of her question is ...well, it's not easy, but he feels as though he can speak the truth. She's already learned this much and given him similar information in kind. Talking through it is a bit awkward, but he has to admit it's helpful.
Her revelation, though, has him silenced, words flying from him. She might as well hit him in the gut, for how it knocks his breathing and mind askew. It's several beats of wresting his imagination away from that topic. Away from the thought of Inej, naked, dexterous fingers teasing between her legs. His pulse flickers wildly and he lets out a slightly strained: ]
Oh. [ And only by sheer force of will is he able to finishing answering, voice pitched lower than usual. ] More than I'd like to think about.
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Her revelation, though, has him silenced, words flying from him. She might as well hit him in the gut, for how it knocks his breathing and mind askew. It's several beats of wresting his imagination away from that topic. Away from the thought of Inej, naked, dexterous fingers teasing between her legs. His pulse flickers wildly and he lets out a slightly strained: ]
Oh. [ And only by sheer force of will is he able to finishing answering, voice pitched lower than usual. ] More than I'd like to think about.