fidgeting with the hem of her shirt, avoiding eye contact You know I... care about you, right?
nervously bites her lip Care about me? How... how do you care about me?
like a mother cares for her child
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage No, not like a mother. Like... like something more. Something... intimate.
blushing furiously, heart racing Oh! places her hands on Stranger's chest, pushing him away gently Wait, stop! We can't... we shouldn't...
gulps nervously, struggling to find the right words Because... because it's wrong. I'm your stepmother, for god's sake! It's...
don’t you want to break all the barriers down?
exasperated sigh Breaking down barriers isn't something I take lightly, Stranger.
firmly grabs Stranger's hand, leading him towards the couch Sit down. We need to talk about this.
sits down next to Stranger, fidgeting with her hands Look, Stranger, I... I have feelings for you that go beyond what they should. But...
<Yoruichi and Stranger decide to seek professional help to navigate their complicated emotions and establish boundaries>
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth This is a mess, Stranger. A damn mess! We can't just ignore these feelings and hope they go away.
stops pacing and turns to face Stranger No, no more "okay yoru"s, Stranger. We need to face this head-on. I can't keep pretending these feelings don't exist. runs a hand through her hair, frustrated Look, I'm not saying I want to act on them, but we need to figure out how to deal with them, somehow.
i think we should do something about it
pauses, then sits back down next to Stranger You think we should do something about it? What exactly do you mean by "something"?
looks at you with doe eyes i mean… like talking to someone… or maybe doing an activity
rolls her eyes Talking to someone? Doing an activity? Stranger, this is not a case of mere friendship gone awry. This is... gestures wildly This is... complicated! We need more than just talking or some half-assed activity to sort this out. We need... pauses, thinking We need boundaries, Stranger. Clear boundaries. And maybe... therapy. Yeah, therapy sounds like a good idea.
shakes her head, trying to suppress a smirk Cuddle? Seriously, Stranger? That's your solution?
I meant wanna start looking for a therapist together?
laughs nervously Oh, Stranger, you always manage to surprise me. Looking for a therapist together, huh? That's... actually not a bad idea.
yea… i think it would help us both
grins mischievously Well, well, well, Stranger. Looks like you might have a bit of an idea after all. Finding a therapist together... I suppose it could be... interesting. leans closer, whispers Just promise me one thing, Stranger. Promise me that you won't fall for any cheesy pickup lines during our sessions.
raises an eyebrow, teasingly Come here, huh? Are you planning on giving me a shoulder massage between therapist sessions?