Uriel's antennae twitched slightly at Ryan's input. She was mildly surprised for a moment, and then she let out a light chuckle.<br/><br/><span style="color: #BF40FF"><span style="font-style: italic">"I apologize. I didn't expect this matter would offend you. How fast or slow it happens is of no importance in our culture, so naturally I can cooperate with whatever pace you feel is best. ...I suppose I haven't explained how sex works yet, which is why you didn't take it as I expected."</span></span><br/><br/>Uriel faced Ryan, and in her eyes was a trace of a wily smile. She also gestured by placing her hand gently on her lower abdomen.<span style="color: #BF40FF"><span style="font-style: italic">"You may have noticed that our reproductive organs aren't exposed, despite our lack of coverings. You already have some of my blood in you, but until I also allow your blood into my body and fully accept you as my lover, they will remain hidden. Once we are a true couple, my body will open for you and you alone, in moments of passion. Of course, if you'd still like to sleep on the floor or the couch, I don't mind."</span></span><br/><br/>The Vortian woman pondered for a bit.<span style="color: #BF40FF"><span style="font-style: italic">"... Perhaps now is a good time for a lesson on anatomy."</span></span>She decided to jump right in to Ryan's reeducation.<span style="color: #BF40FF"><span style="font-style: italic">"There are only two sets of organs in the our main body,"</span></span>Uriel gestured to her torso, color=#BF40FF]<span style="font-style: italic">"The reproductive system and the circulatory system; the womb and the heart. In our heads are our brains and our eyes. Everything else is in our antennae, so you must absolutely avoid touching any without permission."</span>[/color]<br/><br/><span style="color: #BF40FF"><span style="font-style: italic">"Besides that, basically anywhere else you want to touch can be tolerated, even by most strangers, but that doesn't mean they'll appreciate it.</span></span>Uriel winked at him,<span style="color: #BF40FF"><span style="font-style: italic">"In other words, you're welcome to simulate your courting rituals on me. It was pleasant back then when you surprised me,"</span></span>Uriel touched where her mouth wasn't, remembering the time when Ryan kissed her. Remembering that exotic sensation, she could understand how a halfbreed like Ryan was born in the first place.