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Jenny could feel sapphire blue eyes pierce onto the top of her head as she mindlessly continued to work. Was Vastra trying to read Jenny's thoughts? Can Silurians do that? What other unknown powers did Vastra have that she had no intention of telling Jenny? The squirming house maid forced the thoughts out of her mind and proceeded back to contemplating.

Is only one good? I heard that havin' two was wonderful but tha' the work can get bothersome most times.. I'd have to ask madam sometime about this... But wha' would she think? To be honest, I can't really see Vastra as the submissive type to such occurrence.. But she could change righ'?

Jenny was starting to feel uncomfortable under Vastra's stare, whereas wondering to herself why she hadn't spoken to the lizard woman for a while now, or the other way around.

"Ma'am?" Jenny looks up, "Is somethin' the matter?"

Vastra blinks and shakes her head slightly, not realizing that she was inadvertently staring the young maid down. She was trying to figure out a way to have Jenny address her thoughts to her without letting the opportunity pass through her fingers. Unfortunately, being taken out of her trance broke her concentration and she felt as if a big spotlight had shined upon her. She struggled out a response.

"Oh uh, n-no nothing is.. the matter." She sputtered out and forced a smile. Vastra mentally slapped herself and told her conscience that Jenny is not among the ones that would take that statement truly.

"The scarf you made looks wonderful my dear."

"Oh yes, is it? I made it especially for you ma'am, if you haven't noticed by now. I hope that the design an' color is permissible in your view."

"Why of course, anything you do for me is acceptable in my judgment."

There was an awkward pause as both parties wondered whether they should ask their partner their mind-biting questions. Jenny was trying to avoid her mistress' intimidating eyes while Vastra was struggling to read Jenny's expressions.

Is now a good time to ask?

Good heavens, what has gotten to the girl?

Jenny mentally concluded a decision and rushed her gaze down to her work again but Vastra, seeing as her chance to talk to Jenny was slipping out of reach, declared an interjection.

"Jenny!" Vastra felt that her tone was becoming harsh due to her eagerness and hoped that the dwindling maid in front of her did not take it to offense. The sudden outburst caused Jenny to jump in her seat, despite being the brave sidekick of a Silurian warrior, who was not afraid of anything. "Y-yes! Ma'am!"

Vastra felt her heart melt a little as she saw her wife clutching her chest, hands still full with yarn and the needles. She promised herself to apologize afterwards and perhaps treat her to something special.

"I have been sitting here collectedly and have been wondering why none of us have started a proper conversation," she sets her book on the arm rest and sits up taller in her seat, "Given the fact that you seem more distant from me as usual. I know Jenny.."

The young woman stiffens and braces for the incoming judgment. Maybe she should tell her that she was only joking? Going through a phase? Jenny couldn't bear seeing disbelief on Vastra's face once she found what was clawing on her mind.

"I know that something is bothering you. And I'm sure ape society agrees with me but as a married couple, there should be no secrets between us. I know that that was one of the promises we made when we finished our vows and I personally take that promise as something that I hold dear to. That, as well as the fact that I will always love and protect you." Vastra was looking at Jenny's eyes the whole time she declared that and it caused Jenny's heart to feel warm again. She knew she shouldn't be hiding things from Vastra, her guardian, partner, soul-mate, wife. But how should she explain this? As Jenny mulled over what the right words would be to clarify the situation, Vastra continued to sit in her seat, wondering in anxious perplexity if Jenny will amend to her actions. She loves her dearly, and she hates to admit it but being the Great Detective isn't so great when you can't even decipher what your own wife is thinking.

"I.." a small voice manages to speak out. Vastra looks desperately to the source of the sound.

"I'm sorry, I truly am.. I don't want to be hidin' this from you ma'am. It's jus' tha' I'm afraid of what you'll think of me once I ask. But really, I think it's selfish of me to even consider it without thinkin' abou' how you feel, I mean I even started to avoid talkin' to you jus' so I can keep it to myself. But really, I am sorry an' I promise to never do it again." Jenny looks anxiously at Vastra as if she wouldn't accept her confession. The victim of the gaze couldn't help but feel apprehensive. Perhaps I was being a tad bit too forceful on my part. After all, everybody has their secrets.

"And ma'am if you really want to know-"

"No, Jenny, I am in no way intending to force your thoughts out of you. I do apologize if I was being a bit influential and I understand if you need to keep your thoughts to yourself."

"But ma'am, I really think I-" Jenny starts to get out of her chair but is interrupted.

"Secrets are one's deepest beliefs. It'd be profane if someone forced it out upon them, let alone having that someone be your wife. I'm ashamed of myself.."

"Vastra-"

"Curse that infernal book about communication," Vastra mutters to herself, "For being a Time Lord the Doctor has no intention to even check the contents of his books to see if they're accommodating. Frolicking about in his ridiculous costumes with such-"

"VASTRA!" Said woman looked up at the abrupt outburst and was met by a furious maid looming over the Silurian warrior. She was surprised that she didn't even acknowledge her coming over a distance but the maid was not thinking likewise. As soon as her annoyance appeared, it left just as fast as Jenny took scaly hands into her own and knelt down in front of Vastra. She pulled them up to her face and touched her warm lips to the cool scales, not entirely kissing her hand but sending the same indication. They sat there for a while, enjoying each other's presence before Jenny broke the silence. She looks up to Vastra, azure eyes meeting russet, and speaks out.

"H-have you ever considered children ma'am?"

Author's Notes

I hope this was worth waiting for ahaa. Not sure if I should leave it at this, or continue…. Tell me what you guys think!