#anywhere

Zara's feet are sockless, and blue hands seize them. What on Earth is Earl... then the foot massage begins

And, he's been taking lessons

"eeek" She squirms, not unhappily.

"I haven't even tried to tickle you there yet" he grins in protest at her eek, "Though I could if I'm not massagging ewell"

"Nay, stop not what thou art doing..."

"Good. I need the practice "

"I mean, who knows?" gentle rubs.

Wriggly toes!

"I might fall in love with a wonderful girl, pale and slender like a reed ... and there she will be, with unrubbed feet"

"Nay... thou must." Raspy laughter. She bends to kiss him, even as he holds her feet.

She bends so nimbly she makes it look easy , "So glad you understand."

And he returns the kiss

She caresses his cheek with affection.

"Now, how has your day been?"

"Oh, schoolwork. I have four papers due next week..."

"Ah, I shall have to offer my spoilings to help you unwind "

"Mmmm" happily

"Lord Hume option is still open"

"What option?"

"So your classes remain online with Vassar even if face to face classes go full swing? If you like"

"...ah..."

Sigh.

"No worries, Love" he says gently and keeps massaging

"The apartment is nice."

"It is.. when have we last been there?"

"Mm"

"Months, aye?"

"It seems." he nods "I love his place more, to be honest, but I go where you go. You're my home"

"I do like it here. Who would have thought?"

"Well, they would be a mess without you" A smile

"Aye. An electronic Library. Feh!"

"Lacks soul" he says "I mean, he means well but where's the texture, the scent.. the subtle gradiant of white to yellow?"

"You and I know this. But.. well... he still reads."

"At least he reads " A nod

"Take what you can."

"True.. and he take some of your suggestions for Science FIction."

"He will benefit from the education!"

"I think the kid was surprised to find out they wrote novels before the 21st century"

A chuff

A kiss back, then "Love, we'll visit the House near Vassarr, surprise Miriam "

"Bring kugel." Impish grin.

A soft laugh of his own

"Are we finally through all of it?"

"Oh, knowing our families, they'll want to 'revisit' once in awhile"

"I did like the potato one..."

"Tell not mine family this."

He makes a lipz zipped motion

A kiss!

And he kisses her back, then says "Shall I dim the lights? I know you see in the dark, but ambiance matters yes?"

"Aye"