"Thank you for the kind words. The Republic is only as good as its member worlds, but we are blessed to have a wide diversity of beings all devoted to peaceful co-existence, so I feel that it is not unreasonable to describe it as such." Her admiration for the Republic and the way it brought beings together was her primary reason for devoting herself to its service as a diplomat.
"I hope that someday our two peoples will meet, as I'm sure your race would make an invaluable addition to the Republic." She smiled at Celena and added, "Should you choose to join it of course. Membership in the Republic is neither required no coerced." Reyna could easily envision a delegation from Antara taking its place among the others in the Senate, their magnificent forms rivaling that of any of the other members.
That thought made Reyna's eyes wander over Celena's form once again, and this time she couldn't stop herself from reaching out to touch her skin. It felt wonderfully smooth and dry under her hand, supple near the joints and thicker along the planes of her neck and flank. She could feel it shift beneath her palm as Celena breathed, making for the most interesting sensations.
Realizing that she was taking liberties that she most definitely shouldn't, Reyna stepped back with an embarrassed blush on her cheeks. "Please forgive my impertinence," she apologized. "In most cultures what I just did would be considered quite rude, and I have no wish to offend you. My curiosity overrode my better judgment, and for that I apologize."
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"I hope that someday our two peoples will meet, as I'm sure your race would make an invaluable addition to the Republic." She smiled at Celena and added, "Should you choose to join it of course. Membership in the Republic is neither required no coerced." Reyna could easily envision a delegation from Antara taking its place among the others in the Senate, their magnificent forms rivaling that of any of the other members.
That thought made Reyna's eyes wander over Celena's form once again, and this time she couldn't stop herself from reaching out to touch her skin. It felt wonderfully smooth and dry under her hand, supple near the joints and thicker along the planes of her neck and flank. She could feel it shift beneath her palm as Celena breathed, making for the most interesting sensations.
Realizing that she was taking liberties that she most definitely shouldn't, Reyna stepped back with an embarrassed blush on her cheeks. "Please forgive my impertinence," she apologized. "In most cultures what I just did would be considered quite rude, and I have no wish to offend you. My curiosity overrode my better judgment, and for that I apologize."