[Each greedy little kiss is met and returned eagerly, happily, his hands running over her body, enjoying the feeling of her slender frame against his. The way her smooth, almost human skin fades into slippery scales halfway down her waist, over her hips, the strong muscles of her tail shifting under her skin, feels so good. She's as captivating now as she'd been ten years ago.

Ten years ago. It's been ten whole years since their paths crossed, since every dream Barry has rudely woken up from has featured the beautiful naga. Not a day has gone by where she hasn't been on his mind, morning to evening. Not just her incredible body, not just her mouth on his skin, but all of her. The conversations they have, the teasing back and forth, the sound of her laughter, brighter than the sun, louder than life. Everything about Lup is entrancing and hypnotic.

He never wants this night to end.]

You've gotten hungrier since last, and I've gotten fatter, huh? [Barry returns her toothy grin, the sight of her fangs glinting in the fire's light making shivers rush through his body. He blames that on the cold.] That's almost serendipitous. [His fingers trail teasingly up the sides of her chest.] Can't get kisses and cuddles this good if ya eat me, though.