" "You're just saying that because you love me." "You're just saying that because you love me." "Maybe," she admitted. "But that doesn't mean you aren't seductive. Is this how you got those other women into bed?" He laughed, a little embarrassed by the question. "Actually, I was usually a lot faster with them." "Faster?" "Yeah; I didn't bother to take off their shirts to get at their teats." He blushed. "I'm embarrassing you." "I'm not used to talking about my..." "Conquests," she offered. "I guess. My 'conquests' with girls. Especially not very pretty alien ones that I've slept with." She nestled up close to him and said, "That's okay; I understand." She paused for a second. "Tell me, what did you think of Castle Shardik?" "It was boring." "Boring?" "Yeah, boring. I mean, I hate to say it, but they all seem so normal." "What did you expect? Lights, sirens, and magic tricks?" "No... I don't know. I just didn't expect them all to be so... domestic. Worrying about what was for dinner, what did you study today in class, things like that. Even watching him and Aaden didn't bother me at all; I've gotten a lot more used to the idea of lovers of different species. |