Steam

The warmth of the pool already had her so relaxed that she didn't feel the same things that Bas felt. She didn't feel eyes upon her. She only felt comfort. As Bas motioned for her to lay her head back, she did so willingly, exposing her ashen throat to him with complete trust. If he wished for his freedom, this would have been a great opportunity for him to attain it. Aslatiel knew that he wouldn't dream of it, however. He'd proven that time and again. "Absolute comfort, eh?" She practically purred as lavender eyes drifted slowly shut.

Basilisk didn't know just what he did to her. He didn't know how much his mere presence helped. He was clever and he challenged her now that he knew that that was something she wanted. He was handsome. There was no denying that. He was big and safe and he wasn't Indy. That was the most important thing. He wasn't Indy. She and Basilisk could be together in public. They could be near one another without fear of reproach. She could show him affection and she could receive it in turn. Galaxy eyes drifted open once more and the girl leaned up, placing a soft kiss upon the lips of the man leaning over her. "Thank you, Bas. You're just what I need."