There's no way to answer any of Jane's questions as they come, but Amelia's relieved that the woman accepts her words as they are. Or most of them as they are? That awkward shift in demeanor when she asks about Thor is unexpected, given what little the stranger's said about her relationship with Thor.
The rogue tilts her head slightly to one side. "The two of us, yes. As I said, it's fairly recent. We were friends for many years before I even realized," well, was told, "I had feelings deeper than that for him." And they're still figuring things out over a year later. Nothing needs to move quickly between them, and they've both been content to see things through at the pace that makes them most comfortable.
Surprise registers on her face as the stranger introduces herself as Jane. His Jane. Her eyes widen and suddenly a thousand questions come to mind, all just out of reach and many far more invasive than she wants to reach for. A bit of tact will be necessary - after a proper introduction.
"He has, but I'm glad to make your acquaintance without him standing here worrying what we think of one another." Amelia's smile warms as she takes Jane's hand and gives it a firm shake. "My name is Amelia Ronsam, and I want to assure you now that nothing I've heard makes me think ill of you or how things were left between the two of you. Sometimes people... simply don't meet where they need to in order to make a relationship work." A thing she knows from several bouts of experience.
Exhaling slowly, she draws her hand back and then runs her fingers through the strands of her hairpin once more. "Would you mind if I called an end to my charges' drills for the day? I'd like to give you my full attention, now that we both know who the other is." Not to interrogate Jane, but she does have questions. Many, even if her nerves will only allow for a few.
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The rogue tilts her head slightly to one side. "The two of us, yes. As I said, it's fairly recent. We were friends for many years before I even realized," well, was told, "I had feelings deeper than that for him." And they're still figuring things out over a year later. Nothing needs to move quickly between them, and they've both been content to see things through at the pace that makes them most comfortable.
Surprise registers on her face as the stranger introduces herself as Jane. His Jane. Her eyes widen and suddenly a thousand questions come to mind, all just out of reach and many far more invasive than she wants to reach for. A bit of tact will be necessary - after a proper introduction.
"He has, but I'm glad to make your acquaintance without him standing here worrying what we think of one another." Amelia's smile warms as she takes Jane's hand and gives it a firm shake. "My name is Amelia Ronsam, and I want to assure you now that nothing I've heard makes me think ill of you or how things were left between the two of you. Sometimes people... simply don't meet where they need to in order to make a relationship work." A thing she knows from several bouts of experience.
Exhaling slowly, she draws her hand back and then runs her fingers through the strands of her hairpin once more. "Would you mind if I called an end to my charges' drills for the day? I'd like to give you my full attention, now that we both know who the other is." Not to interrogate Jane, but she does have questions. Many, even if her nerves will only allow for a few.