THE QUESTION IS SO INNOCENTLY POISED _{^{before her, that mako had to do a double take to realize who it was coming from. of all the people to ask her such a thing, she never expected ripley of all people to be the one behind the query. she’s admittedly very embarrassed in the moment, heat rising in her cheeks as she looks up to meet the woman’s gaze. its no secret that mako has always admired her, but to have the privilege to kiss her ? admittedly her excitement rose slightly, only creating more warmth to spread to her system. “   ——   yes ?   “ nervous tone accidentally posies her response as a question, mentally kicking herself for her stupid mistake. hopefully, she didn’t ruin the mood with her bumbling error, unknowingly wetting her lips in anticipation for the kiss she hopes ripley would bestow upon her.}}

          (   _{^{ask to kiss mako   |   selectively accepting !}}   )