Saffran looked around her quarters and sighed. For the last two months she had accepted her place in this reality. She had been given various roles to make her feel a part of the community. Martouf had been true to his word and had spent a lot of time around her, getting to know her, talking of his plans for the future. They had become very close, much to the annoyance of various female Tok'ra in the vicinity.
She smiled softly when she saw some of Martouf's clothes slung on the chest. He spent so much time with her he may as well move in. She chuckled at the thought and began to fold his clothing.
"What are you chuckling about?"
She turned, his tunic in her hand and shook her head softly. "Nothing." She finished folding his clothes and heard him move around the room to her side.
"How are you both today?" His voice was soft and full of concern for her.
"We are fine." She moved over to the bed and sat down on the edge, waiting for him to sit beside her. "How are you both doing?"
Martouf smiled and held a single flower out to her. "I believe these are your favourite."
Saffran laughed gently. Over the past two months they had found that they did not differ so much from their respective counterparts. "Why thank you kind sir." She kissed his cheek softly and got up, making her way over to the table. She carefully placed the flower into the vase.
"Where would you like this?" Two male Tok'ra stood in the doorway with a large chest.
"Uhm… anywhere will be fine." Martouf blushed and waited for them to leave. "Ah… I meant to ask you first. I just thought that seeing as I spent so much time here… I may as well be here permanently." He looked at her face for a reaction and when he received none he swiftly tried to explain his reasoning. "I mean… I promised that I'd be there for you and I don't like you being alone at night. What if something should happen..."
Saffran moved swiftly and placed a finger over his mouth to silence him. "It's ok. I was thinking the same thing before you got here. That's why I was chuckling."
"Really?"
"Really. I was thinking that you spent so much time here with me it would be easier if you did move in."
"We were unsure of how you would take such a request."
"Martouf – it is fine. Of course… I would have preferred it be for another reason but…"
Martouf moved closer to her. "And what reason would that be?"
"That you loved us and wished to be with us." Saffran answered quietly.
Martouf frowned and Lantash swiftly took over as he found his host at a loss for words. "Saffran…"
She got up quickly and made herself busy. "I know. Silly isn't it. A few months ago I was the one trying to fend you off and now..."
"Excuse me Saffran."
She looked up and saw Kinnel at the doorway. "Hi. What can I do for you?"
"Nisha asked me to remind you that you are due for a check up today."
"Of course. I shall go there now." She watched him leave and turned to Martouf. "I'm late."
Martouf caught her hand gently. "Saffran?" His voice was heavy with emotion.
"It's ok. You don't need to say anything." She gently removed his hand and left the room.
Martouf sighed. "I have done the wrong thing."
"You have not. She is confused by our behaviour. We have done it for the reasons she wanted and yet we have not told her this. How do you expect her to react."
"I will not lose her again."
"We will not lose her again."
