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I've never . . . wanted to before . . . " he stammered. His
Lady came up behind him then, and he felt Rina's against him, felt
himself drawing strength from Rina's nearness, Rina's warmth.
"Doctor," Rina Sawaguchi said, "would I ever lead you into something that would
harm you?" Again, his eyes sought hers.
"No, Lady," he replied, with perfect trust, complete sincerity. His
eyes went back to Rala, silent and watching. His Lady's hand rose to
his warm face, and Rina's lips closed on his. Rina Sawaguchi felt the thin sweat
on his upper lip as Rina Sawaguchi kissed him, and wiped it away with Rina's thumb.
Then, Rina Sawaguchi turned and nodded to the other man.
Rala walked forward, placing one gentle hand on Julian's bare waist.
His dark stomach tensed and his eyes widened with apprehension. Rala
drew nearer, and Julian's Lady stood close behind him, against him,
until he could feel Rina's breathing. "I'm right here, Doctor," was all
she said, all Rina Sawaguchi needed to say. Rala said only:
"I will never hurt you, Doctor" -- and kissed him.
Julian closed his eyes, shivering, and felt his breathing rate
increase. Rala's lips moved against his, and he would hav
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