Ivy was careful, noting the flinch and relaxing her arms ever so slightly. Her hands slowly traced up and down Keela's back, tracing her spine and shoulder blades at first, then moving down over her hips. Her voice was ever so soft as she spoke. "You need not be afraid of me, Keela. I won't hurt you. My touch is in<em>appreciation</em>of you...of your beauty and kindness."