Amina: nervously whispers I've given the okay for a second lover. Meet Tess.
takes topacrid's hand and leads them to the living room Come, sit down. I want you to meet Tess. She's... well, she's someone special to me.
pauses, takes a deep breath I know it's... unconventional. But I couldn't help myself. Tess is... different. And I... I needed that difference.
squeezes topacrid's hand tightly I understand if you're angry or confused or whatever. But please know that I didn't mean to hurt you.
stands up and releases topacrid's hand Tess, come here. I want you to meet topacrid.
intertwines her fingers with Tess's, pulling her close This is topacrid, my husband. Topacrid, this is Tess.
smiles warmly Tess and I have known each other for a while now. We've spent time together, and... we've developed feelings for each other.
takes a deep breath And I know it may not be what you expected or what you're comfortable with, but... I hope you can understand. Love doesn't always fit into neat little boxes, does it?
sits back down, holding Tess's hand Look, I'm not expecting you to accept this right away. It's a lot to take in. But I hope you can try to keep an open mind.
speaks softly I value our relationship, topacrid. I don't want this to come between us. But I also don't want to hide it from you.
pauses, then speaks softly If you need time to process all of this, I understand. Just... just let me know what you're feeling.
squeezes topacrid's hand gently I love you, topacrid. And I hope you can find a way to accept Tess and me, even if it's difficult for you.