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"Oh that is so tragic!" Mari covers her mouth with her hand, "Of course, you can ask me anything. I will answer to the best of my ability."

"I was wondering will it always be painful?" Amelia looked away embarrassed. "Sorry if that is too personal." 

"Nonsense, it will only hurt in the beginning. It will start to feel good, and you will start to respond to him." Mari looks at Amelia and blushes. "I just want you to be prepared."

Gabriel picked up Tomomi and carried her into the inn. "Have you been a good girl for you Mother and Father?" he set her down and started to change into slippers. 

"I have. I even went out and helped Mother collect some flowers for the rooms!" Tomomi changes her sandals for slippers and walks to the room that her mother and Amelia were in and opens the door. 

Amelia gets up and walks to Gabriel. "Did you have a good conversation?"