[ She nods her understanding, looking to her tattoo as well. She's come a long way in fourteen years herself, but it seems there's always further to go. ]

It's hard to get past that. But...you deserve to get past it. You deserve to feel good, and safe in your own body, and safe enough to lay with someone if that's what you want. I know it doesn't make anything better right away to say it, but...all Lutair did was hurt you. And if he was right, the only feeling sex would give you is more pain.

[ Tilting her head up, she looks at him, saying nothing while she thinks of what else she might say. Should she say anything? The stars reflect in his dark eyes, making them seem like little discs of the night sky. ]

You deserve better than the fear he left you with.