"I know."

Then why did she ask? It seems like a cruel thing to do to him, to put him through such pain when he came to comfort her.

But now she can pretend these feelings aren't real, that she never felt anything. They can 'just friends' again.

...right?

She turns to him and rests a hand over his fidgeting ones, leaning forward and gently placing a kiss on his forehead.

"It's okay, Viatorus." Her voice is soft, strong, comforting. "I'm sorry for making you uncomfortable."