[ She just nods in agreement to the request. It's something she'd do anyway, though part of her thinks the interactions and reactions the other guests would have with them would be different in dynamic. He'll get farther with some she can't and vice-versa. But there's also no point in both of them going through the introductions when the other could supply information that would make things go more smoothly.

She'd been mulling over the answer to his question before he'd even asked, but even she's not fully confident in her answer. She's inexperienced to say the least, which isn't a problem in her opinion, even if diving right in under these circumstances isn't what she envisioned. The loss of control, her freedom, her ability to dictate her own pace is more troubling than something as silly as virginity. The mask of dispassion doesn't fit her, but she tries to cover up her frustration with it. Any other answer would just cause Aventurine trouble. ]

Until an alternative is found, there's no other way, right? Sex has to happen. It is what it is.

[ At the very least, she's more confident and honest in her reminder: ]

Regaining what we lost is our priority. Just because I said you're the point person doesn't mean I expect you to do all the work. And even though I entrusted that to you, it's still my responsibility.

[ it would be unfair to make him get both their cornerstones back. ]

It's inevitable and necessary on multiple fronts, so I may as well play and have fun with it.

[ if the resort takes away her full autonomy, she at least has say over whether she enjoys it or not. She refuses to have a miserable time. ]