Nisa looked confused at Briar's expression. She wondered what she could say as she relished the taste of her tea, but didn't sip again until the other woman found the strength to speak. When she did, Nisa tried to seem unchanged but she had greatly relaxed.

With a calm second lift of her tea cup, she stared up at the other, "technically speaking, neither of us should like a woman of any status. Not the way I find myself feeling when I look at you."

She drank a little before placing down the cup. She reached out like before to take Briar's hands. "We've just met, so I understand you could not realize how unlike me this is. You're an interesting woman that i believe I shall enjoy spending my time with. And I've already spoken on you're beauty, I could look upon you all day."

She seemed to ponder for a moment before speaking again. "If things did somehow turn, it would be my burden to bear. I am genuine when I say as long as you had been loyal to me and I to you that I could not foresee what could turn my heart. Then again, I've never had my heart sway so suddenly before as it has done now to you."

She felt better to hear that she hadn't been outright rejected. She hadn't liked someone in so long, she felt ashamed she let it bother her so, even now... " But don't answer right now, think on it. If uncertainty still linger, then it is better you do not rush into something. Id hate for you to regret me. And we are here together professionally if nothing else."