Anarietta smiles, she stays awake for a moments longer. Gently caressing Vivienne's hand back and forth until she too eventually falls asleep too.
Content, laying there with the other woman held in her arms.
Just as Vivienne saying them does the same for Anna, she felt her heart almost jump with joy when the other woman spoke them.
She gently holds Vivienne even closer, starting to rub her back.
"It's alright, rest now my love. I shall be here when you wake up."
Pressing a
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"The fact that you are a woman or that you are cursed does not bother me, I still love you."
She then moves to lay down beside Vivienne when she does, Anarietta props herself slightly up with one of the many soft pillows.
"Nor shall I, of course I can."
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Tempted to reach out and take hold of Vivienne's hand but Anarietta will wait until she finishes removing her boots.
"You could never, ever cause me any trouble."
Anna crosses the room as well, taking a seat at Vivienne's side. Sitting close to her.
As usual she can't take her eyes off the other woman next to her, looking up towards her face.
"I do, admittedly, at times but the risk is worth it if I can spend time with you."
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And the Duchess doesn't hesitate to wrap her arms around Vivienne in return, holding her close. She craves that sensation as well.
A hand instinctively rubbing up and down the other woman's back.
"It's alright, don't worry.
Yes, of course you may. You are always welcome here."
It was, Anarietta rose from her and bed. Heading towards the door of her room, there's only one person who would come at such a late hour.
Opening the door, she's met with a familiar face.
"Vivienne."
She said, smiling.
"I wondered if it was you, please. Come in."
Which causes Anarietta's smile to widen noticably.
"I am certain we all wish we could have slept longer at one point or another.
Still, it pleases me to hear that your sleep was good as well."
"You needn't worry, I know they were."
Anarietta's smile never fades and she continues to hold and caress the back of Vivienne's hand slowly.
The blush doesn't escape Anna's notice.
"I slept quite well, and how about you?"
"I shall remember that for the future reference."
The Duchess' smile grows when she watches the pout fade from Vivienne's face.
Her own thumb begins to rub along the back of the hand she gently holds.
Being with Vivienne never fails to make her happy.
"I wish we
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