Akalfa appreciated Valira's tact, yet direct description of their shared state. It was a rather personal subject to address that made her feel a touch bashful, but honesty was integral if a strong camaraderie were to grow. Sipping from her beaker Akalfa did catch the way Valira's eyes lingered on Dirk. Her flush deepening at the prospect that the High Elf may very well share the same train of thought as herself. Though his gaze seemed fixed elsewhere, in the opposite direction. Was he nervous? Thinking deeply about something? Sometimes she wished she could just pull his mask down and take a look for herself. There were so many things about him she didn't know, and that just made unraveling his mysteries sound more enticing, curious as she was.
He was...frustratingly inscrutable, in the most fascinating way possible. There was just a certain allure to him, her curiosity not stopping simply at the matter of how he may look or why he kept his distance. Instead, other curiosities welling up that made her question herself, and whether she was being unwise to think the things she did. There was no way to know if her elven lover shared the same sentiments about their enigmatic male companion. But oh how she wished she could ask, unsure if the visual cues she was picking up from Valira were simply in her mind, mired deep in the explicit fantasy. In her utterly tired state still, her body acted of its own volition, desiring more as though it would never tire, frustrating in contrast to her desire for rest and reservations about her newfound wants.
"Well, I- If you would ever...want..." Akalfa paused. Stopping herself as she digested what she had almost blurted out. What was she thinking? She had nearly soured the entire mood! The venom certainty took its toll but that was still a step too close. It would overstep a boundary, clearly, he had nearly walked out twice, and bringing up a proposition like that felt hardly appropriate, especially without consulting Valira. Maybe a few more sips would calm her compulsions...
"I'm sure Valira and I would be happy to accompany you on your excursion tomorrow Dirk. Getting a clear picture of the terrain is a smart idea. Best not to do it alone, after all, what are friends for?" Akalfa said, a soft smile on her lips despite the lingering tension she felt inward. Purposely chewing a few bitter petals to help keep her focus.