[ to be qi'ra is to command attention and power and to be the one in control at all times. to have someone sweep her, quite literally, off her feet is something that doesn't happen. it just doesn't, not ever, so it takes her by surprise - something that's both visible and audible when she gasps.
the kiss is necessary to silence objections, but she gives in easily. cupping his face, the kiss turns sweet, before she releases him so he doesn't trip up her stairs. tt the top, she nods in the direction of the room, still watching his face as if she's unsure why she's allowing this.
she's not sure, but that's something else, entirely. ]
I can walk.
[ not a complaint, clearly. an observation, before she places a kiss just at his temple. ]
no subject
the kiss is necessary to silence objections, but she gives in easily. cupping his face, the kiss turns sweet, before she releases him so he doesn't trip up her stairs. tt the top, she nods in the direction of the room, still watching his face as if she's unsure why she's allowing this.
she's not sure, but that's something else, entirely. ]
I can walk.
[ not a complaint, clearly. an observation, before she places a kiss just at his temple. ]