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[morethan084]

[Her smile widens at his laugh,]

You never like to just fantasize sometimes?

[She keeps stroking her fingertips up and down his arm.]

Sounds like you read a lot.

[drawsblood]

I can do that in my head; I don't need a book.

[ He falls silent for a moment as he soaks in the feeling of her fingers against his skin. When he next speaks his voice is quieter. ]

I do not. It is because I don't read often that I have difficulties focusing on it. My people told stories, sang songs, recited poems. Our skalds gift it all to us. Reading the words in my own head is different. I have a harder time with it.

[morethan084]

Have you tried audio books?

[She explains in more detail,]

Someone narrates the story for you. Might be easier for you than reading a book.

[drawsblood]

No. I've not heard of those. Where do I find such a thing?

[ Before now he's sounded tired and ready to drop off, but now he sounds more alert and is fully interested. ]

[morethan084]

[Daisy almost explains that there are apps for that, but it would be useless here. They don’t even own phones.]

We could probably ask for audio tapes.

[She moves her head to rest it against his shoulder, eyes still closed.]

What do you imagine? When you fantasize.

[drawsblood]

All right. If you will show me how they work, I would be grateful.

[ He adjusts his hold to the center of her back, thumb brushing against her shirt. Exhaling an amused breath, he quietly recounts some of the fantasies he's had, but stops himself before it gets too raunchy. ]

If I tell you any more neither of us will get any sleep tonight.

[morethan084]

[Daisy smiles when he makes a valid point,]

I’ll just have to remember what you’ve told me for another time.

[But he’s right. Even if she wants to, and she does, she’s too exhausted tonight.]

[drawsblood]

Mm hm.

[ He moves his head to press a kiss to her forehead, not really thinking of it as anything beyond a way to finish the conversation and say goodnight with some affection attached. Then he closes his eyes and exhales a tired breath. ]

[morethan084]

[Smiling at the feel of his lips on her forehead, Daisy rolls over to face him and winds her arm around his middle as she tucks herself against him.]