Confusion, shame, self-loathing, regret and every synonym thereof. Ursula realized she was left with two options: make violent protestations and excuses or own her behavior. Obviously the latter was completely out of the question which just left her to wonder how on Earth she could possibly talk herself out of this one. She couldn't, and worst of all Elladora had now experienced first hand how her lapses in judgement came about.
"I- I don't know what you mean," she finally sputtered weakly. Her sister-in-law couldn't possibly believe her, her intentions had been obvious even to a spinster!
"I only meant to- to-" There was no point, no point at all in trying to convince her of anything. Worst of all the only thing she wanted to do was seek physical comfort from Elladora despite it all. The gesture with her hair only further muddied the waters.
"Forgive me, please." The desperation in her voice could not have been more obvious. Ursula extended her hand in an attempt to reclaim Ella's lost one. If she lost Ella because of her impulsive mistake then she would have no one, no one at all.
"I- I don't know what you mean," she finally sputtered weakly. Her sister-in-law couldn't possibly believe her, her intentions had been obvious even to a spinster!
"I only meant to- to-" There was no point, no point at all in trying to convince her of anything. Worst of all the only thing she wanted to do was seek physical comfort from Elladora despite it all. The gesture with her hair only further muddied the waters.
"Forgive me, please." The desperation in her voice could not have been more obvious. Ursula extended her hand in an attempt to reclaim Ella's lost one. If she lost Ella because of her impulsive mistake then she would have no one, no one at all.

Thanks to Bee for this magnificent set <3