[Devi's nerves only endeared her all the more to Helena. A warm smile crossed Helena's face. She knew better than to prod at the nerves. Helena had once been in Devi's position, though that was a very, very long time ago.]

Do not think too much about it. Simply allow yourself to feel it. [She brushed her fingers through Devi's wet hair, letting her fingers play with it a bit. She leaned a bit closer to Devi, eyes flickering between Devi's own eyes and her lips.] You have nothing to apologize for, darling. There is a first time for everything.