But, I was upfront with anyone that I went on a date with. I made it crystal clear, beforehand, that I do not fuck on the first date.” Alicia took ... sip of wine and waited for a text reply. The cell phone vibrated, again. She read the text. “You are incorrect in all you have deduced and assumed about me. We have never met, or have been formally introduced. My primary interest in you does not involve fucking. I am merely offering you an opportunity to explore your attraction to exhibitionism.. . his sword kept off the flame. (thinking) He's no mere swordsman. What is he... Hyottoko (snatching the barrel strapped to his back): I'm not through with you yet!Kaoru: He's trying to refill the oil!(Kenshin moves to stop him, but Sanosuke stands between them.)Sanosuke: Thanks for the help, but this guy's mine. Sorry, but I'm starting over from the beginning!Kenshin (lowering his sword): I understand. You can take it from here.Sanosuke: Leave it to me!Kaoru: Will you stop the stupid macho. While our time together was truncated by our varied work shifts, time together remained extensive due to family. When with hubby, only family was allowed into my mind and Edward was blocked as if a nonentity. Edward leaped into life only when we were together but was allowed to creep into swing shift musing.To keep them segregated and avoid overlap mishaps, I internalized separate endearment tags for myself and them. I nixed Edward’s attempted naming me Sunshine, a term hubby occasionally used.. . remember? Did you not see the blood on his finger when he lost himself and plundered you?"Sally's hand went to her sex and covered it, protectively."Are you still sore?" asked the mistress.She stood, frozen for a moment, but then moved. "No," she said softly."I know you're curious," teased our lady."But with him?" At last, Sally's objection became known. I almost groaned. It wasn't that she wanted to protect her virtue. She just wasn't sure if she wanted to squander it on this.