>>11857438The two of you eventually make it to the end of the mine shaft, which is great considering the fact that you were starting to get a bit too awkward with Dawn in an empty, dark tunnel. That's admittedly the kind of person you are.
The end of the tunnel reveals a metallic door with a staircase behind it, leading upward into another location. You make sure the coast is clear before Dawn opens the door.
You follow her inside once everything is a-okay.
"Say Dawn?"
"Yes, Commander?"
"U-Uh.. I-I know we're on the rocks with this friendship thing a-and whatnot, but I am your superior, s-so what would you say if I asked you to, um......hug me?"
She proceeds to stare at you, which brews more tension and awkwardness.
"....At least give me a smile?" you sheepishly add with a shrug.
Dawn ultimately shakes her head, "Please Commander, don't lose hold of your marbles,
the time is not appropriate yet to be indulging in such things.. Furthermore, while I believe you are a good partner, I find your ways at courting to be most flawed."
She...knows?
