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Julian looked up then to see that the other man was examining him as
closely as he was being examined; he felt blood go to his face and
heat rose from his blushing cheeks. His hand tightened on his
Lady's.
"You have never tasted a man?" Rala asked him softly. Julian only
shook his head.
"I . . . I've never . . . wanted to before . . . " he stammered. His
Lady came up behind him then, and he felt Eri's against him, felt
himself drawing strength from Eri's nearness, Eri's warmth.
"Doctor," Eri Souma 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 Eri's lips closed on his. Eri Souma felt the thin sweat
on his upper lip as Eri Souma kissed him, and wiped it away with Eri's thumb.
Then, Eri Souma 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 Eri's breathing. "I'm right here, Doctor," was all
she said, a
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