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*blushes deeply and tries to hide away*

NOT something I needed confirmed by visual means, Nichola. *is still flailing mentally, thanks*

Would...sorry, be of any help? *hides more*

Not so much, no. But thank you. *simply stares at her for a long moment*

*blushes deeply* I...didn't mean for you to find out like that. I was going to tell you.

*nods slowly* Yeah. I'm buying you a lock for your door. I've just decided.

A lock would be good... *softly, not able to meet her mothers eyes*

Yes, yes it would be. *shudders a little*

I...yes. I'm just gonna... *turns to go*

I'll want to speak to you about it later.

We can talk about it now? *softly*

I'm just a little curious as to how long it's been going on... and if it's "serious" or if I should just laugh it off as a phase?

It's been going on for a while, between us but we've only just recently... *tries to find the words but fails* and it's not a phase, Mum, I swear it's not a phase.

So you're dating your cousin? Or is it just a casual sexual relationship? *manages to hold back a shriek, but only just. She's not READY for her daughter to be having sex with ANYONE*

We're together. *softly, lowering her eyes* I... I love her, Mum, I always have.

I see. That's all I needed to know. You can go to your room if you like.

Mum, if you want to shout at me, if you want to hit me...please, you can.

Why would you assume that? I don't wish to do either. I'm fine, I'm just surprised.

I don't know... I just. *blinks* I'm sorry you had to find out like that. I'm really sorry, I just...there wasn't a right time. I told Grandpa, and Grandma knows too.

Oh, I imagine THEY took that well... *facepalms and bursts into giggles*

Grandpa thinks it's just a phase, but Grandma, I think she understands. *her lips curve into a smile, relieved*

He would. And I imagine she does understand. She always has been more understanding than he is. *laughs more* Just... give me a few days to wrap my mind around it, huh?

Grandma does. *smiles and nods* but then I think it's the whole Victorian thing. He doesn't understand. God, what happens when Grandpa Henry finds out, or Daddy. *blanches, nodding* You can have all the days you want.

Your father would likely just say it runs in the family. *laughs softly* Thank you, love. I'm afraid I wasn't prepared for you to be an adult yet.

*laughs softly and nods* Yes. It's okay, Mum. When you're ready.

*hugs her tightly*

*hugs her back just as tight* I do so love you, my Nichola.

I love you too, Mum, I'm sorry I scared, scarred and otherwise upset you. *blushes deeply*

It's okay, love. I'll get past it. *kisses her forehead*

*smiles softly and hugs her tightly*

*ahems* Knock next time?

*ducks her head*

I'm not afraid to hit you, Dulcie. Don't tempt me.