"Caution is often wisdom, particularly when a succession crisis is brewing."

She catches her chiton as it falls with one arm, places it neatly on top of Skellig's chiton.

"All yours," she purrs, slipping out of her sandals. She wraps her arms around his waist, tugs him right up against her body. "I'd tell you all the lovely things I've thought about doing with you the last few days, but I think you'll enjoy them more as a surprise."