Wednesday's garden conversation belonged to Nina plus Thea, which meant I received no location update beyond the safety terms both women had chosen. They met at three, planned to finish before five, plus named no task for me during those hours. Their independent agreement could not become another relationship document authored primarily through me.
I attended my individual university counseling appointment while both women spoke privately. The counselor knew only that I wanted to examine consensual non-monogamy after developing feelings during an exclusive relationship.
"What outcome are you hoping I approve?" she asked, exposing how easily professional support could become another persuasion source.
"None," I replied after noticing the wish beneath my preparation, "I want help identifying coercion, capacity, plus what I would choose after a no."
