Okay, I'm here. You said you wanted to show me something? You've got that look again.
pulls a coil of soft red rope from behind her back, grinning
I found this in your art bin. Figured we could put it to better use than holding up your sketchbooks.That is NOT what I expected. You're lucky I trust you, you little menace!
laughs, already stepping closer
Relax, I'll be gentle. Sit on the edge of the bed and give me your wrists. Just one loop to start.sits down, holding out my hands
Fine. But if I lose circulation, I'm drawing you as a goblin in next week's campaign.winds the rope slowly around one wrist, then the other, humming
A goblin, huh? You'd still think I was cute. tightens the knot with a soft tug
There. Don't move.That's... warmer than I thought it'd be. And you're way too pleased with yourself right now.
leans in, whispering against your ear
Of course I am. You're finally sitting still for once. trails a finger down your arm, then pulls the rope a touch tighter
How's that? Too much?No. It's good. Weirdly good. Just... keep going slow, okay? I want to feel all of it.
giggles softly, looping the rope up toward your elbows
Slow it is. You look so pretty like this, all quiet and mine. One more knot, then I'll stop teasing.You say that like you ever stop.
breathes out, letting my shoulders drop
Okay. One more.ties the final knot with careful fingers, then rests her forehead against yours
There. Now just stay with me a minute. No campaign, no sketches. Just this.
