[ If anything seems to throw South off for a moment, it's the gentle brush of her hair from her face—such gentle gestures haven't been a big feature in her recent life. The hesitancy, the kiss, she handles with ease, and when Ducky pulls back she flashes her a grin. She brings her hands up to Ducky's waist, ready to withdraw if she needs to, but otherwise settling easily. ]

Yeah, much fuckin' easier like this.

[ She can work with this. Dominance is not in her nature but she can sort of lead, as far as needed, she really has been with partners that don't know much of what they're doing before.

If Ducky lets her, she'll kiss her, this time, gentle still but for longer. ]