A request for aid (Adeline's perspective)

Adi found herself in an unexpected situation. Accompanying Lynn, who was happily talking about clothing and other lady things, to her quarters. She honestly couldn’t remember the last time she had been there. She did actually appreciate the offer. Adi remembered how much Vel had liked her in that ballgown in the dreamscape. If he liked her in pretty dresses, she wanted to get some. Vel… That outburst at the table, his outrage at the mere suggestion of her considering suitors. It had gotten her so hot, she had wanted to jump his bones then and there. She still wanted to. She had been a bit concerned that it might make their mother or two older sisters suspicious about their relationship, but she didn’t think that was a real danger. Adi had been Vel’s only ally in this place for a long time, it would make sense to everyone that he wanted her here. They wouldn’t immediately suspect that they were fucking… Hopefully.

The sisters eventually got to Lynn’s quarters, and everything looked about how Adi had expected. Tidy, tastefully decorated, and with a crafts table that had an ongoing embroidery project on it. That was Lynn, the perfect lady. She pulled Adi over to some tastefully upholstered chairs and whipped out a bundle of illustrations. “Okay Adi, I took the liberty of compiling a few dresses that I think would just be perfect for you.” She handed Adi a few sheets. There were dresses sketched on them. That was to be expected, she supposed. “Okay so first I think that this green one will be just amazing with your hair, and we can get it adjusted so that it works with those gorgeous long legs of yours.” She looked at Adi’s trouser-clad legs with something akin to envy. “The base measurements for it are probably too generous in the chest, but that can be adjusted too.” There didn’t seem to be any insult in those words, but Adi was a bit sensitive about her bust size. She was well aware she had the smallest chest among the women in the family, and she’d be lying if she claimed it never got to her. Vel seemed to love her tits though, and that was the only thing that really mattered.

They kept chatting about dresses for a bit and, to her surprise, Adi actually had a pretty good time. Lynn clearly did too, but then she was in her element with this stuff. They’d found a few things to order for Adi, one piece in particular she was really excited about. “Thank you, Lynn, I appreciate the help. I had a lot of fun.” Lynn’s smile felt genuine to Adi. “Oh, don’t mention it, I had a lot of fun too. We should do things like this more often.” To her surprise, she liked the idea. “Oh, and before you go uh, I’d like to ask you about something.” The mood in the room noticeably shifted. Lynn had gone from energetic and confident to nervous and fidgety. Adi felt like she needed to be cautious here but decided to act unbothered. “Sure thing, Sis, what about?” Lynn wasn’t looking at her eyes and kept fidgeting. “You and Velas, you’re really close.” That wasn’t a question, it was a statement, and not one Adi felt any need to refute. She raised her eyebrows a bit, but otherwise made no reply. Lynn’s eyes darted to hers, then quickly away again. “Right, really close, so like does he… Does he tell you about stuff or like things he does-“ Adi saw where this was going, and something told her to be honest. She cut off her sister’s waffling. “He tells me about how he’s been pushing you, yes.” Lynn closed her eyes and breathed a deep sigh, it seemed to be half relief and half resignation. “Okay, good. Well, I mean. No, yeah. Good.” Adi felt like she was building up to something, so she waited quietly. Lynn eventually took a deep breath and, finally, looked straight into her eyes. “Are you and Vel lovers?”

Well, shit. What to do here? Vel seemed to have Lynn well enough in hand, so honesty was probably safe. She also felt like it was the best course of action. And, if she was being honest with herself, she wanted Lynn to know. She was proud of it, damn proud. Getting fucked by Vel and carrying his child were her greatest achievements as far as she was concerned. “Yes.” Lynn did not look surprised, just nodded thoughtfully. Asking if they were lovers was such a nice and tasteful way of putting it, classic Lynn “Thank you for being honest and trusting me, Adi.” Adeline smiled. “I really approve of what you’ve been doing lately. Trying to make it up to Vel, trying to earn his forgiveness. It has earned you back some goodwill with me.” Lynn returned her smile. “Good, that’s good. Because I want to ask for your help.”