Unlike how it’s been portrayed in many hit musicals, dragging a limp human body around town is actually pretty hard work by one’s lonesome. I definitely don’t have the lung power to belt out a showtune, in any case, with my boyfriend’s corpus slung over my shoulders. By the time I arrive at the apartment, I’m feeling awfully out of shape and ready to roll over and take a nap, myself.
But I’ve got to see to Tomo first. I’ve hauled him all the way here on the assumption that he’s simply passed out from exhaustion and hasn’t actually suffered a stroke from a burst aneurysm or something. If I have to take him to the hospital later on, I’m gonna feel real foolish explaining to the mednins that I thought his seizures were just him getting randy.
I gently lay him down on the couch and strip off his grimy, sand-worn, sun-stiffened outerwear. That’s probably a good sign that he wasn’t lying about training in the desert, as opposed to spending an entire year dicking every harbor whore in the world. His boots are literally full of sand, not to mention a few scorpions here and there. I plop the little creatures in a jar and give ‘em a piece of jelly to munch on—they’re cute! Finally, I peel his smallclothes off to inspect the damage.
Tomo’s always had a great body, in that it was aesthetically pleasing, even if it wasn’t completely fit for combat. Now he actually has what I’d call a “tactical” body—sinewy and carved from wood. Just to make sure, I take one of his hands and poke at the palm. One of the mouth-organs parts its lips to make a tired grunt and then seals itself back up again. So he still has them. I shake my head. Well, there are more problems to worry about right now.
I leave Tomo’s side, fill the tub (no jello this time), and then lift him off the couch and ease him into the bath. At this point, I actually can’t believe he’s not really awake and just pretending to sleep, but I’ll let it pass this time. Most women get a kick out of taking care of their beau or belle, and I’m no exception. I strip down to my smallclothes so they don’t get wet, and kick the bundle into the hallway. Then, I start working on scrubbing the filth from Tomo’s crevices with a sponge. It’s laborious, but also relaxing. It’s nice to be trusted not to simply drown one’s lover in the bath.
After probably a half-hour of scrubbing and rinsing, Tomo’s back to looking normal, whereas the bathwater’s almost turned black. Disgusting! I hurriedly unplug the drain to let it away, and dunk a final bucket over his torso to rinse everything off. By now, he’s starting to stir. I hand him a towel.
“Tomo, dear, go into my room and dry off. Your clothes are in the same drawer as usual. I need a few minutes here to freshen up, myself.”
After he leaves, I work on prettying myself up as best I can on short notice—redoing the makeup, brushing the hair, inspecting my nails. Then, I take a bottle of Eau de Kahako (it smells like the nape of her neck on a breezy midsummer’s day!) and spritz it on. Fortunately, my underwear is fancier than normal. I don’t know why I wore it today of all days, but I’m in luck. I leave and go to my room.
“Tomo, dear, are you recovered?” I smile at him and lick my lips. “I really hope you are. Now, get on your knees and put your hands behind your back.”
But I’ve got to see to Tomo first. I’ve hauled him all the way here on the assumption that he’s simply passed out from exhaustion and hasn’t actually suffered a stroke from a burst aneurysm or something. If I have to take him to the hospital later on, I’m gonna feel real foolish explaining to the mednins that I thought his seizures were just him getting randy.
I gently lay him down on the couch and strip off his grimy, sand-worn, sun-stiffened outerwear. That’s probably a good sign that he wasn’t lying about training in the desert, as opposed to spending an entire year dicking every harbor whore in the world. His boots are literally full of sand, not to mention a few scorpions here and there. I plop the little creatures in a jar and give ‘em a piece of jelly to munch on—they’re cute! Finally, I peel his smallclothes off to inspect the damage.
Tomo’s always had a great body, in that it was aesthetically pleasing, even if it wasn’t completely fit for combat. Now he actually has what I’d call a “tactical” body—sinewy and carved from wood. Just to make sure, I take one of his hands and poke at the palm. One of the mouth-organs parts its lips to make a tired grunt and then seals itself back up again. So he still has them. I shake my head. Well, there are more problems to worry about right now.
I leave Tomo’s side, fill the tub (no jello this time), and then lift him off the couch and ease him into the bath. At this point, I actually can’t believe he’s not really awake and just pretending to sleep, but I’ll let it pass this time. Most women get a kick out of taking care of their beau or belle, and I’m no exception. I strip down to my smallclothes so they don’t get wet, and kick the bundle into the hallway. Then, I start working on scrubbing the filth from Tomo’s crevices with a sponge. It’s laborious, but also relaxing. It’s nice to be trusted not to simply drown one’s lover in the bath.
After probably a half-hour of scrubbing and rinsing, Tomo’s back to looking normal, whereas the bathwater’s almost turned black. Disgusting! I hurriedly unplug the drain to let it away, and dunk a final bucket over his torso to rinse everything off. By now, he’s starting to stir. I hand him a towel.
“Tomo, dear, go into my room and dry off. Your clothes are in the same drawer as usual. I need a few minutes here to freshen up, myself.”
After he leaves, I work on prettying myself up as best I can on short notice—redoing the makeup, brushing the hair, inspecting my nails. Then, I take a bottle of Eau de Kahako (it smells like the nape of her neck on a breezy midsummer’s day!) and spritz it on. Fortunately, my underwear is fancier than normal. I don’t know why I wore it today of all days, but I’m in luck. I leave and go to my room.
“Tomo, dear, are you recovered?” I smile at him and lick my lips. “I really hope you are. Now, get on your knees and put your hands behind your back.”