Pearl makes a little murmur of protest when Rose pulls away; then, at the question, opens her eyes and blinks them roundly up at her. Rose is looking at her with that expression, and oh, no. She's going to do this the whole way through, isn't she?

Her thumbs trace nervous, fond circles on Rose's shoulders. When she thinks she's finally caught her breath, she tries, "D-do you really need my instruction for this?"