"We will have many opportunities to continue to condition my body to the Sun's touches," he offers with a shrug. "I do truly feel as if I will get accustomed to it, eventually."

Stretching his feet, he sighs happily as she works across the arches and tops of each foot. That feels good, as does her fingertips as they work balm into his ankles and calves.

"You spoil me," he protests weakly. "But I am glad to know that it brings the both of us pleasure. You make me feel very good. Knowing that there is someone who...who wants to touch me, simply for the sake of wanting to...means a great deal."