"Establishing the Foundation"

The princesses nodded in unison, and Cinderella stepped forward to begin the discussion. "Okay, let's start with something simple," she said. "Communication. We want to make sure that we're all communicating openly and honestly with each other, and that we're not assuming anything." Belle nodded in agreement. "I think that's a great starting point," she said. "We should also make sure that we're all comfortable expressing our feelings and concerns, and that we're not afraid to speak up if something is bothering us." Snow White added, "And we should also establish a safe word or phrase, in case someone needs to step back or re-evaluate a situation." Ariel jumped in, "Ooh, I like that idea! How about 'Fairytale' as our safe word?" The princesses looked at each other and nodded in agreement. Caleb watched the exchange with interest, nodding his head along with their suggestions. Merida spoke up, "What about alone time? We should make sure that we're all getting the alone time we need, and that we're not feeling suffocated or overwhelmed." Cinderella nodded, "That's a great point, Merida. We should also establish boundaries around our personal space and time." Belle added, "And what about intimacy? We should discuss what we're all comfortable with, and what our expectations are." The princesses looked at Caleb, who took a deep breath before speaking. "I think all of these suggestions are great," he said. "I'm happy to establish boundaries and guidelines that make you all feel comfortable and secure." Snow White asked, "What about jealousy? How do we handle it if one of us is feeling jealous or insecure?" Caleb thought for a moment before responding, "I think we should address it head-on. If someone is feeling jealous or insecure, they should communicate it to the group, and we can work through it together." Ariel nodded, "I like that. And what about conflicts? How do we handle disagreements or conflicts within the group?" Merida spoke up, "I think we should establish a process for resolving conflicts, and make sure that we're all comfortable with it." The princesses looked at each other, and then back at Caleb. "Do you agree to these boundaries and guidelines?" Cinderella asked. Caleb nodded, "Yes, I do. I want to make sure that we're all on the same page, and that we're all comfortable with where this journey is taking us." The princesses smiled, seeming to relax now that they had established a foundation for their relationship. Caleb smiled back, feeling a sense of relief and excitement for what the future held.