[ Actually, the 'with permission' portion of that statement seems like new information to her! Perhaps her stunned silence will say as much.
Really, is that his reasoning for objecting so vehemently? People would actually expect to be asked first? ]
. . . Would it be alright to lay against you, then?
[ Totally not going to work, but she might as well give it a go! Awaiting his answer, she hasn't settled down onto her designated pillow, just yet; instead, propped onto her elbows. ]
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Really, is that his reasoning for objecting so vehemently? People would actually expect to be asked first? ]
. . . Would it be alright to lay against you, then?
[ Totally not going to work, but she might as well give it a go! Awaiting his answer, she hasn't settled down onto her designated pillow, just yet; instead, propped onto her elbows. ]