Admit | That we have one of Tok and Othelia's famous back and forths~

“That’s not good enough,” Tokonus countered, shaking his head. “There is a reason you believe him, and I would like to know why. You have to be one of the most distrusting and calculating people that I know, for you to take the Abysmal’s words at face value does not add up.” Othelia opened her mouth as if to retort but stopped short and looked to the ground instead. The Lukshen gave her the space that she needed to think – cornering her could just lead her to a lie and that wouldn’t work for either of them. “You’re right. There is a reason that I trust him, but I don’t want to talk about that here.” Othelia looked back to him and straightened her posture as if to gather herself. “Tok, I ask you to trust me. I will tell you what you want to know, but I’m not ready yet.” A promise to share her thoughts unfiltered was not what he wanted, but Tokonus had to admit that it was progress. That did not mean that she was off the hook. Moving in on her, he placed his hands on her waist and pulled his lady close. “I trust you, I’ll let you have your way – but don’t make me ask later. I wouldn’t want any static to build up between us now.” Tok moved to deliver a kiss to Othelia’s forehead butwas impeded by a row of her fingers. “Now Lord Tokonus, just because we are alone does not mean you can perform in just any fashion. I promise I will tell you what you want to know, but we must have decorum when we are together.” Othelia gave him a gentle smile as if to show that she was not rejecting him entirely, but the lady did not give in either. “Besides, we’re not done. I said before that we could not accept the offered terms without conditions and I meant that.”