"Dinner," I announced, "Will be stir fry duck."Dinner," I announced, "Will be stir fry duck. When Czrain gets here." We waited quietly, exchanging small talk. I found Marcus to be attractive; I had no doubt I could function well with him in bed, but the essential chemistry that makes me just lose control around Aaden or even Jahn just wasn't there for him. I smiled as I reached my conclusions; at least it meant I wouldn't have to worry about failing Karen tonight. She, at least, turned me on. Czrain arrived and I returned to the kitchen, pulling out dinner in question and turning up the heat. In a short while, I had our meals prepared, and carefully doling out heavier portions of meat to Karen than to myself or the others, I returned with plates and utensils. Karen opted for her Hands and forks, as did Czrain. Marcus and I were more traditional, eating with chopsticks. We talked quietly through dinner, but when the time came for coffee and tea I sat back against the cushions I had laying about the floor and said, "So. Karen, have you decided?" She tossed her head casually and came to a stare in my direction. |