"I know that loving a warrior means making peace with losing her," Erin murmurs softly. "...No promises about not going on a rampage, but...I know."

Hesitantly, face still so very red, Erin dips closer. Valdis can't feel her emotions right now, and Erin dares to hope that maybe, just, maybe, that means this is...not uncomplicated, but straightforward. That Valdis will say yes, or no, to a kiss or to more without being intruded on.