[ Watching him as his speaks, she only looks down as she gently takes hold of his shoulders, so as not to lose her balance and off-step even slightly! ]

I've always craved that connection, yes, but I'd come to believe that is just wasn't possible for someone like me.

[ Letting go, she assists in pulling the skirt to the corset's waistline. ]

With you, I know what it is to see for the first time, and you've made me look up to see it. Given me a shoulder to stand on, so that I can grasp it. It's you.