Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie

Kurumi stood in silence as Connor spoke to her again. The scent of vanilla was almost intoxicating and it took all her will power to not grow weak in the knees. She had found a new resolve in the past hour. A new inner strength that she hadn't had for the past six months and she needed to hold onto it as she moved forward.

Smiling softly, Kurumi rested a hand on his arm. "And I know a wise man who once said that it is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." While her ability wasn't necessarily one that had her living in fear, it was one that made her feel uncomfortable. Selina, on the other hand, was living in fear every second of every day and there was nothing she could do to control it. At least Connor could have some control over it. He knew what triggered that part of him.

She shook her head. "I am not just talking about your music," she continued returning her hand to her side. But he seemed to have understood that bit. "I am talking about discovering who YOU are. I-I only recently began accepting myself...and that was all thanks to Lexi. I really owe her a lot. Adam helped me too...and when he left...I lost everything I had gained." She looked up into his eyes and her own flicked towards the silver chain in her hand. "I need to rebuild, and I don't know how long it is going to take."

She blushed, not really knowing what he was congratulating her on, but at least they appeared to have come to a mutual understanding about a few things. "D-D-Do you mind if I meet you there?" she asked putting the ring back in her robe's pocket and leaving her hand there as she played with its smooth surface. "Th-Th-There is something I need to do first."

She looked up at him and smiled sheepishly. It wasn't something that she wanted to do...but it certainly was something she needed to do.