Nexus did not doubt that one bit. He had felt that as well- everything.
He slid off her in one sweep, and his feet bounced on the floor. He reached for a nearby towel..
Trying to keep his voice as professional as possible, he answered her as he wiped his hands off the castor oil;
"I'm sorry ma'am, but I feel that is as far as we should probably go."
The Lady turned over, spinning her head in his direction. She heaved herself up while clutching her duvet to her chest. She stared at him intently;
"As far as we should go? So, you're saying you're intentionally keeping me from the full healing process?"
"Of course not ma'am. I'm fully dedicated to healin–"
"So what is it then?" she peered at him curiously; "What exactly is the problem?"
Even sick, the Lady Russell's aura was quite dominating. Her sharp, knowing eyes pierced through him, nudging him, until he could no longer hold her gaze.
"My Lady–"
