“That is a matter of some delicacy.”“She’s not shy, is she?” Jon asked, his brow furrowing. “An imbalance of the humors?”“No, no, no.�...�“Is it an issue of the oculus? I’ve heard navigators have three-”“Of a sorts, but, no, the physicians of House Belisarius are working on it.” Reggie looked drawn, focused. “But ... hmm ... wait here.”She turned and with that particularly focused walk of hers, she left the room and left Jon reeling. He had fled high born society to escape the wound their parting. Always seeing someone before they saw him, if he didn’t want someone to see him, they wouldn’t. The element of surprise kept him alive. Usually, as long as he stayed off the main street it was quiet at this hour and he enjoyed being alone with his thoughts. He seldom had a problem or an altercation and if he did, an understatement, he could handle himself in any situation. Yet, because of a main water leak, so as not to wade through flooded streets, he had to alter his direction. Turning and. .. so that leaves us walking through the dark apartment naked. And instead of turning toward the bedroom, as you had anticipated, I escort you down the hall to the the sliding doors leading out to our balcony. Beyond the glass, the city is glistening below.You look at me surprised as I open the door and lead you out. The night air is warm and humid on our skin and we stand unashamed, marveling the scene. “Why haven’t we done this before?” we ask ... It feels delicious! We kiss ... and our. "You're in a church Lenny," he hissed back at me, "Have some fucking respect." Bollocks." Fucking twat." Are you sure you've got the ring?" Oh fuck," he exclaimed. "Oh shit Lenny, I left it in, in --. " Where is it you prat?" I hissed,"In my pocket, where else?" he chuckled.I wanted to smack him, but he pulled my sleeve and whispered that my mother's friend was hot."She smiled at me, Lenny." I know," I whispered back. "She's always had a soft spot for the mentally challenged." I'm gonna throw.