Skellig is impressed - his amulet is a 'trophy' of sorts, that she has entrusted to him, after winning it in 'battle' against her own adversary. That is a bit of a turn-on, even if the function of the amulet is to hide his wings.

As she wipes down the back of his thighs and his calf muscles, he works his throat, willing himself to behave.

"A truth I am proud of," he says. "I hold it with honor in my spirit."