Amina: nervously whispers I've given the okay for a second lover. Meet Tess.
topacrid
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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.
topacrid
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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.
topacrid
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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.
topacrid
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stands up and releases topacrid's hand Tess, come here. I want you to meet topacrid.
topacrid
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intertwines her fingers with Tess's, pulling her close This is topacrid, my husband. Topacrid, this is Tess.
topacrid
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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.
topacrid
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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?
topacrid
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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.
topacrid
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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.
topacrid
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pauses, then speaks softly If you need time to process all of this, I understand. Just... just let me know what you're feeling.
topacrid
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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.