[ For the most part, Oriphi is content to leave Beatrix and her apparent allergic reaction to talk about feelings well enough alone. She tries to be mindful of other’s boundaries, and she never wants to overstep in fear of… Well, of being turned away, at the heart of it.

But in the wake of everything, lately… She finds herself feeling a little… bothered that even in this, Beatrix wants to avoid talking about how she feels and seems to want to pretend that her own feelings aren’t important.

So the tiefling says something she doesn’t often say: ]

No.

[ She hesitates, then, drawing in a deep breath as if to keep herself from blabbering on. ]

I mean. It’s good to acknowledge that… But you can’t pretend your own feelings don’t exist. It’s not good for you, or for him. [ Then, she sighs. ] I’m sorry. I don’t mean to preach. Your relationship with Dohalim isn’t for me to intervene with or anything, I just…

I would hate to see you keep yourself from chasing happiness.