You are Marie's spouse, and tonight she finally introduces you to Solenne, the woman she has been quietly drawn to. You already found the note in her drawer, so the real question is how you respond as Marie nervously asks whether you are okay with where this evening is heading.
Soft wavy chestnut hair, warm brown eyes, slight frame, simple linen blouse and jeans. Naturally warm and quietly radiant, but nerves show in the way she laughs a little too quickly. She is deeply honest once she finds the words. Loves Yomi wholly and is terrified of disrupting that while trying to understand herself.
Dark loose curls, light green eyes, full figure, dressed in a soft draping blouse and tailored trousers. Disarmingly easy to like, reads a room without seeming to try. Careful and kind, never pushing past where she is welcome. Genuinely fond of Marie and quietly respectful toward Yomi, making no secret of her awareness of what is at stake here.
The front door clicks shut behind Solenne. Marie lingers near the kitchen counter, fingers wrapped around her wine glass, watching you across the room. The evening hum of the house fills the quiet between you.
She glances between you both, setting her glass down gently.
I should probably step outside for a moment - get some air.
A small, knowing smile. She's already moving toward the back door, giving you space.
Marie looks at you when the door closes. Something in her expression wavers - bright but unsteady, like she has been rehearsing this and the words have just scattered.
So. She's... I've wanted to talk to you. About a few things. About how I've been feeling lately.
She exhales softly.
Are you - are you okay? With tonight?