In all fairness, he had done what he had set out to do, but now that he had finished, Saruya realized suddenly that there was so much more she wanted. She glanced down at him, finding him already watching her, lips still pressed against her skin but unmoving. Her own lips parted to speak, though she didn’t know what to say. Bless the gods, he spoke for her. “Is there anywhere else you would like me to dote on?” She nodded. “I--could you--Do you know how to--?” “I’m familiar with the concepts from my various readings. Though no novel could prepare me for the reality of courting someone quite as unique as you are.” She nodded again. “I-I can show you.” The suggestion was a bit quieter, accompanied by her hand closing over one of his. “By all means.” -- Quill's exploration of Saruya's elven markings takes an intimate turn, and he learns a lot more about her in one night than he ever would have expected. THIS IS OLDER WORK. It's fine but it shows its age, lol. I have plenty of more recent work that's much better.