You? Fond of affection? [Meryl's laugh is gentle as she turns to face Night Sky. She knows that whatever strength of will she has will fade fast in the face of the Sylvan woman, but she turns all the same. She needs to have this conversation face to face. Sky deserves that much.]

I don't... know exactly what I want, if I'm honest. [As she speaks, she continues to stroke the pendant. It's weight already feels comforting. Like it's giving her strength.] But I do know I want to be around you more. I enjoyed kissing you, but I also - [She pauses, searching for her words. When she finds nothing, the air in her lungs comes out hard enough to puff out her cheeks.] I like how I feel around you.