As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]
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				Title: <strong>As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-06-2007, 18:03:25</strong>
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				There's an old saying about how Nature abhors a vacuum.&nbsp; The loss of perhaps 75% of the Earth's population in the first waves of the War definitely created a vacuum.&nbsp; The final percentage was much higher than that, of course, but by then there was no one left to count.&nbsp; But Nature was still there, waiting, and in more than a few places, it was hard to tell there ever was such a thing as the human race.<br><br>This was one of those places.&nbsp; The forest seemed to grow thicker and more lush every day.&nbsp; Wolves slipped back into their former place seamlessly, preying on the exploding populations of deer.&nbsp; Already the wolf packs no longer feared man as much as they used to.<br><br>A young woman slipped through this forest -- almost a girl, really, perhaps nineteen years old.&nbsp; Young enough that life before the War was a blur, and this scramble to survive all she really knew.&nbsp; Her clothes were a little too large, but she was lucky to have them -- her faded khaki pants were prewar, her most prized possession, and her simple green shirt, though homemade, was well-made.&nbsp; She still hoped to grow into it.<br><br>A small bundle of clothing was tucked tightly under one arm, a torn denim jacket wrapped around a change of underthings and a battered toothbrush.&nbsp; This was nearly the sum total of everything she had left in the world...<br><br>She heard the patrol too late -- not that she could have run, or would have tried, probably.&nbsp; But it was still a shock to hear the faint rustle so close by, to catch the hint of movement off to the side as they signalled to each other, closing in on her from either side.<br><br>She dropped the bundle, hating to do it, but knowing they'd shoot her in a heartbeat if they thought she was armed.&nbsp; Holding out her hands, she looked pleadingly from one man to the other.<br><br>"I just want shelter.&nbsp; Please, give me a chance."<br><br>The men were stern, giving nothing away as the looked her over.&nbsp; She knew what they were thinking -- any woman had <em>something</em> to offer, if only her body.<br><br>"I heard it was safe here, some kind of bunker or something.&nbsp; And I know herbs, I know healing and gardening, and traps.&nbsp; I can contribute."<br><br>They seemed to reach some sort of silent, utterly unnerving agreement.&nbsp; One moved to either side of her, one reaching down to inspect the bundle, the other giving her a cursory pat down for weapons.<br><br>"Move," the taller of the two said, thrusting her bundle back into her arms and indicating a direction.&nbsp; She obeyed unhesitatingly, knowing that was her best chance -- her only chance.<br><br>In a surprisingly short time, she caught a glimpse of something man-made, though very well-camouflaged.&nbsp; Something tall and sturdy looking, and she allowed herself a silent sigh of relief.&nbsp; They were huge doors before them, she realized a moment later, metal doors as solid as any mountain, just as she'd heard in the stories.&nbsp; Here was safety at last...
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				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>28-06-2007, 18:48:08</strong>
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				Paul McGill was walking through his bunker checking stores and such as was his normal habit for early afternoon.&nbsp; His tall, slim figure moved slowly around the rest of the area, looking over the refugees there and checking the progress of the building in progress to put a second floor into the lofty building.<br><br>He had seen it coming, the war that is, and having both the finances and the brains to do so had purchaced this bunker and laid in a huge supply of MRE's and weapons (connections from his earlier military days helping in that).&nbsp; The bunker had a deep well and a large water tank as well so that was, thankfully, not needed storage. The money meant nothing any more but he was quite happy to have traded that for life, and power.<br><br>There was a little over 4000 square feet of floor space left open after the storage area and there were about 50 people in his little kingdom, most having little more then a few bits of cloth to sleep on, a few had tents.&nbsp; Paul had made sure that his own quarters were better appointed then that and held a small 25 by 25 area in one corner with real walls and a door.&nbsp; <br><br>A call from the door draws his attention as a patrol escorts a girl in to the bunker.<br><br>"She says she has skills Paul," one of the men says smiling widely.&nbsp; He then starts guiding the girl to Pauls area.<br><br>Looking the girl over from this distance he smiles thinking that she is pretty enough, and he'll find out about the skills in a bit.&nbsp; He moves across the floor to the door of his space and opens it as he intercepts the men and the girl.<br><br>Inside the enclosure there is a table, several chairs, a battered bit of furniture.&nbsp; He sits at one end of the desk and his men point to a chair <br>across from him for her to sit in.<br><br>"Name?" he asks, his tone makes it more of an order then a request.
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				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-06-2007, 18:57:46</strong>
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				The girl was clearly nervous, but kept herself well under control.&nbsp; "Marie Sutton.&nbsp; From the town."&nbsp; No one ever called it by its given name any more; it was the only town left for several days's journey, and she scarcely remembered it had ever had a name.<br><br>"They... they made me leave."&nbsp; She held her chin up defiantly at this.&nbsp; The town, like many others, had strict and sometimes very arbitrary rules of behavior, and she wasn't the first to be thrown out to fend for herself.&nbsp; She bit her lip, afraid to say more until asked.&nbsp; His air of authority was unmistakeable -- he was the one she'd have to impress, or find herself back in the woods again, alone.
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				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>28-06-2007, 20:43:18</strong>
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				"Paul," says the man as he leans forward and rests his chin on his hands.<br><br>He looks the girl over again then starts into his bit, "I own this place, actually owned isn't the word anymore as most of those records are gone, but I do actually hold the deed.&nbsp; Now I run it.&nbsp; Tom and Jim you have met, they are my second in commands, If they tell you something it more then likely came from me."&nbsp; He watches her to se if she is scared yet then goes on, "I have about 50 people here and enough food and water to keep them going for awhile.&nbsp; They all earn thier keep around here one way or another."<br><br>Leaning back in his seat again he smiles at her, "So I have two questions for you.&nbsp; Number one, why did they boot you?&nbsp; Two what have you got that we need?"
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				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-06-2007, 21:12:08</strong>
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				Marie was probably closer to terrified than merely scared, but she was still hiding that as best she could, sitting up straight and forcing her hands to stay still, gripping her bundle tightly.<br><br>And she was ready for the questions, at least.&nbsp; "I argued with the Mayor.&nbsp; He did a good job at first, a really good job.&nbsp; He kept the town safe.&nbsp; But these last few months, he's... he's been sick, people are saying, and he's acting really weird.&nbsp; He changes the rules all the time, he has people beaten for no reason, literally no reason.&nbsp; He's started up some building project, that we don't have the workers or the materials for, but he insists he wants it... it's supposed to be some kind of church or something.&nbsp; Finally I -- I tried to show him he was being unreasonable, and he said I had to leave, or suffer the consequences."<br><br>She paused for breath, having spoken quickly and indignantly for some time, and turned her attention to making her case.&nbsp; "I'm good at setting traps, I did that all the time back home.&nbsp; And I did herb gathering, so I know some healing and some cooking.&nbsp; I helped grow herbs, too.&nbsp; And-- and I have these."<br><br>From the waistband of her pants, she pulled out a small wad of cloth, something that was probably a handkerchief at one point, now grey and tattered.&nbsp; Unwrapping it carefully, she held out its contents for Paul's inspection.&nbsp; It held five small pinkish tablets.<br><br>"It's codeine," she said hopefully.&nbsp; It was truly valuable, she knew, but wasn't quite sure if it would be enough to tip the scales in her favor.
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				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>28-06-2007, 21:33:19</strong>
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				Sitting back listening to her story, his face shows no trace of his thoughts.&nbsp; He only moves when she presents the package to inspect the contents.<br><br>"Good, we need a doctor."&nbsp; He wraps the pills carefully and pushes them back to her.&nbsp; "Welcome to the hole.&nbsp; There is a little free floor space next to my wall over there {pointing left}.&nbsp; You will be given 2 MRE's a day if your hungry or you can feed yourself.&nbsp; Water inside is for drinking only.&nbsp; You help with the healing, a little hunting, lend a hand where you can and you have a warm dry place."<br><br>Leaning back up onto the table again he finishes with, "I am the boss here. My decision is the final one.&nbsp; Piss me off and <strong>at best </strong> your find yourself outside again. Are we clear Marie?"
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				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-06-2007, 21:52:14</strong>
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				It took her a second to process what he'd said.&nbsp; <em>Doctor?</em>&nbsp; She stared at the little bundle of fabric as he slid it back to her, surprised that he wasn't keeping it.&nbsp; But if he'd promoted her to doctor...<br><br>She scooped up the pills carefully, cradling them in her hand as she listened to his directions.&nbsp; At his question, she nodded, biting her lip.&nbsp; "Yes, sir," she said.&nbsp; Two meals a day, water, and a place to sleep.&nbsp; That was as good as anything in the town, though back home she'd had a proper bed.&nbsp; She already missed that the most.&nbsp; But she felt, strangely, freer already.&nbsp; "Thank you.&nbsp; I'll help wherever I can."
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				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>28-06-2007, 22:17:48</strong>
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				"Good, I am glad to hear that."&nbsp; His manner is down to business but a little of his light side shows when he adds, "A good lookig girl is never a bad addition to the fold, but one that has brains and some nerve is a plesant change."&nbsp; He smiles and looks over at the two guards.&nbsp; "Ok guys, I'm safe. I don't think the little girl is planning on killing me, today at least."<br><br>"I'll show you around in a couple minutes if you want to wait." he says to Marie, "And you two," smiling at the guards, "out, get to guarding at stuff."<br><br>With that Paul turns from the desk and moves to a back part of the room, goes to the footlocker at the base of his bed and pulls out a pair of boots.&nbsp; Sitting on the footlocker he changes from sneakers to the boots and then looks at her again.&nbsp; "Around here boots are a good thing to have if your going outside." As an afterthought, "do you have a pair?"
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				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-06-2007, 22:31:36</strong>
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				Marie was amazed at this show of humor.&nbsp; He was even complimenting her, which was about the last thing she'd expected.&nbsp; She'd imagined some sort of demigod leading these people and running this sanctuary.&nbsp; Instead, though he was obviously well-respected and good at being in charge, he wasn't overpowering.&nbsp; He was... well, human.<br><br>She shook her head at his question.&nbsp; "No, I just have these."&nbsp; She held up one foot, clad in a battered sneaker that, a decade ago, would have been top-quality but was now only just usable.&nbsp; "It didn't matter so much around town."&nbsp; She felt obscurely ashamed.<br><br>"I would like to see the place, though.&nbsp; If you have time to show me."&nbsp; The tall, rather handsome <em>leader</em> of the whole place was going to show her around!&nbsp; For the first time since she'd left home, she was truly glad she had.
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				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>28-06-2007, 22:59:40</strong>
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				"Well, first things first then."&nbsp; He walks to the door and holds it open for her, a playful bow and extend hand guiding the way like some over acted doorman.&nbsp; "Around to the left, and we'll fix the shoe problem up right off."<br><br>Walking next to her he leads her to a pile of boxes to the side of his quarters, she can see this part of the bunker for the first time and it looks like a warehouse.&nbsp; Pallets of boxes of all sizes and descriptions fill what she can now see is nearly half the bunkers area.&nbsp; her guide takes her unerringly a few rows back and around a corner to a pallet that is marked 'Timberland'<br><br>"What size?" he asks taking a large knife out of his belt and slicing the shrinkwrap away from the pallet.&nbsp; Before she can answer he moves down a couple pallets and pulls a box out of that one and sets it on top, "Pants", turns to the stack behind that one and again places one of the boxes on top, "Shirts"&nbsp; He turns back to her, "Help yourself but don't get greedy."&nbsp; &nbsp;With that he puts the knife away and sets himself on top one of the pallets.
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				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-06-2007, 23:20:23</strong>
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				Marie almost forgot to breathe.&nbsp; She'd never seen this much of anything gathered all in one place.&nbsp; The early stockpiles in the town's stores had been all but decimated when she was still quite young, and she'd never seen them before they were scattered.<br><br>"Seven," she said faintly, his question finally sinking in.&nbsp; She looked at him in open astonishment as he invited her to help herself.&nbsp; Slowly, she picked out a pair of boots, marvelling at the forgotten feel of new shoes on her feet.&nbsp; Still almost expecting to be dragged away from all this bounty, she found a pair of pants in her size, like her old khakis but new and wonderful, and then picked out a shirt -- a real, prewar shirt with buttons and a collar.&nbsp; A second shirt, a plain grey t-shirt, tempted her as well, but two shirts seemed greedy to her.<br><br>She gathered up the clothes, her astonishment fast becoming hero-worship.&nbsp; "Thank you," she said, though that didn't seem like enough.
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				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>28-06-2007, 23:45:11</strong>
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				He smiles as he watches her, enjoying both her open astonishment at the warehouse and at the fact that she dosen't attempt to just grab.&nbsp; <em>"She'll stay around," </em> he thinks to himself.&nbsp; She finishes her 'shopping' and he and he slips back to the floor and carefully puts the boxes back in place.&nbsp; He waits for her to look at his mountain of supplies then, scoops up the t-shirt she had looked at but bypassed, "Hey Marie," he calls softly.&nbsp; When she turns to answer he tosses it to her, "Greedy dosen't mean you cant have a change of clothes, it means you don't need a wardrobe."<br><br>He smiles at her and moves again towards the front of the bunker and the doors.&nbsp; Placing a hand lighty on her shoulder, "This way."&nbsp; As they pass his quarters he points to a space near the wall, a painted outline on the floor about eight feet on a side.&nbsp; "That spot is for you. I think I can find you something better then cement to sleep on as well when we get back."&nbsp; He looks at her again, "You can leave your stuff there if you want. Theft is one of the things that will put anyone out in a heartbeat and everyone here knows that."<br><br>He waits for her to unload her stuff and then guides her out of the bunker through the double blast doors.&nbsp; Over the next hour he shows her around outside the hidden entrance, showing her the signs in the trees about 8 to 10 feet up that will guide her.&nbsp; At 25 yards a pale red band can be seen on at least 2 trees in any direction. At 50 a pale blue, at 100 a pale red and at 200 a green.&nbsp; During this walk he has used several chances to touch her lightly, on the shoulder to guide her, her hips once as she stepped up a steep rise, an arm accidently brushing her chest as he pointed up to show her one on the bands in the trees.<br><br>They end up back at the entrance and head inside again.&nbsp; He looks at his watch, "Just in time for dinner,"&nbsp; He heads back towards his quarters, "MREs aren't great, but I got roast beef flavored sort of food if you care to join me for dinner."<br><br>Not waitng for the reply he heads for his door.
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				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-06-2007, 00:34:56</strong>
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				Marie caught the shirt, smiling her first real smile in a very long time.&nbsp; "Thanks," she said, looking down at the fabric shyly.<br><br>She set everything down in her space.&nbsp; It was about the size she was used to, but she'd always had walls before, so that was a little strange.&nbsp; But she took him at his word about the stealing and left her few possessions there -- even the codeine tablets, though she tucked those carefully underneath everything else.<br><br>She paid close attention as he showed her around.&nbsp; Having never before ventured overly far into the woods, she knew she wouldn't be so good yet at finding her way back from any distance, and the marks on the trees might save her life.<br><br>The first time he brushed up against her, she dismissed it as accident.&nbsp; The second time, suspicion formed -- she'd been pretty sheltered, but not <em>that</em> sheltered.&nbsp; The third time, she shivered, which wasn't entirely unpleasant, but left her confused.&nbsp; He'd called her pretty... was she <em>expected</em> to sleep with him?&nbsp; Was that a rule?&nbsp; But she had her own sleeping area, out in the common room, and no one had even hinted at any such rule.&nbsp; And he was being very nice, which he didn't have to be.&nbsp; She was at his mercy.<br><br>He was walking close to her.&nbsp; Cautiously, she let her hand brush his.&nbsp; Yes, that was a very nice shiver...<br><br>"I've never had MREs before," she said.&nbsp; "I suppose I'd better start getting used to them."&nbsp; And she followed him through the door.
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				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>29-06-2007, 00:58:41</strong>
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				He is pleased that she is joining him, "Have a seat," he says pointing at the table she had recently been interviewed at.&nbsp; He goes to a cabinet at the wall and pulls out two largish foil packs.&nbsp; He pulls a tab on each and the rush of air into the vacuum whispers across the room.&nbsp; Leaving them on the cabinet top he fills two glasses of water and takes them to the table, setting one in front of her.&nbsp; "It's got a little of a metal taste to it, didn't get the filters in before things went bad, but its safe."<br><br>He goes back and gets the foil packets and holding them gingerly by the edge he places one of them in front of her as well.&nbsp; He smiles and adds in a mock whisper, "My secret stash, self heating MRE's."&nbsp; He settles into the seat across from her and opens the packet to reveal a portion of meat (the package said roast beef, really), a smaller section of potatoes, a vegi and two cookies.<br><br>He begins to eat slowly, watching her for a bit before speaking.&nbsp; "Your a pretty girl, I've not seen too many of them in awhile."&nbsp; taking a sip before he continues, "Don't worry, I'm not going to rape you or anything, but, if you haven't figured it out, I tend to be pretty straight forward."&nbsp; He takes another bite of the meat. "As long as you provide other services that choice is yours, we have a few here that have nothing else to offer and they pay for thier food with thier talents."
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				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-06-2007, 01:12:58</strong>
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				Marie smiled, watching him serve the MREs, and feeling suddenly very much at home.&nbsp; She nibbled at the food at first, uncertain, but soon decided it wasn't so bad and ate a little faster.<br><br>Her cheeks flushed red when he started speaking again, and she stared down at her food.&nbsp; "I-- Um.&nbsp; I don't think I really have that sort of talent, sir," she finally managed to say.&nbsp; "I mean, if you-- but I wouldn't--"<br><br>Then she laughed a little at herself.&nbsp; "Sorry, I'm not used to being quite so straightforward.&nbsp; Let me try again."&nbsp; She took a deep breath and started over.<br><br>"I really wouldn't want to be... available for that sort of thing for just anyone.&nbsp; If it was just you, that would be different."&nbsp; She couldn't look at him, and by the end, her voice was only barely audible.
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				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>29-06-2007, 16:14:12</strong>
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				Paul laughs lightly as she stammers through her statement, "Still your choice.&nbsp; Now when your done eating we'll go meet the family."&nbsp; He slips the cookies that were in the MRE into his shirt pocket and picks up after himself, foil from the MRE in a bin, the glass in a bucket on the cabinet.<br><br>He goes back to his footlocker and changes back into his sneakers, apparently not intending on going out again tonight.&nbsp; "The outer blast door will be closing in a couple of hours, have to keep the nasty wildlife out you know.&nbsp; I'll introduce you around and then show you the baths."&nbsp; He chuckles lightly to himself at the baths comment, and sits waiting on the corner of the bed for her to finish.
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				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-06-2007, 16:28:29</strong>
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				Though she felt better for having gotten the words out, Marie was still hopelessly confused.&nbsp; What did he want, exactly?&nbsp; A toy, a trophy, or something more?&nbsp; For that matter, what did <em>she</em> want?&nbsp; That was almost equally confusing.<br><br>She hastily finished her last bite of vegetables, looked longingly at the cookies, then followed his example and tucked them away, planning to savor them later.&nbsp; Quickly tidying away her glass and foil also, she turned to him, suddenly intrigued.&nbsp; "Baths?&nbsp; Really?"&nbsp; As plumbing failed, baths had become a rarer and rare privilege at home, though she'd always loved them.
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				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>29-06-2007, 17:30:03</strong>
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				"Aright then, lets go".&nbsp; He opens the door for her and steps out behind her, pausing briefly to lock it.&nbsp; "Come with me Marie,"he says cheerfully and begins walking toward the common area of the bunker.<br><br>As he walks around he seems to meet everyone with a handshake or a hug always a kind word.&nbsp; To a couple of the children he kneels to speak to them eye to eye and after playfully tosseling thier hair he hands them each one of the cookies.&nbsp; He introduces her to everyone by name and tells them she is 'our new medic', at the same time letting her know what each of thier specialties were.<br><br>They get to the heavy blast doors and he checks his watch and steps through into the small clearing in front of the bunker.&nbsp; placing a hand gently on the small of her back he leads her around to the right down a well worn path. After about 20 yards he stops, points ahead to a small pond with blankets hung as makeshift walls.&nbsp; "Our baths," he says laughing, "The right side is for the ladies, the left for the guys."&nbsp; He moves closer and points out the stream feeding the pond, "Its not a hot spring, more of a kind of warm spring," He shrugs as an almost apoligy, "I had to decide to use space for living, for food, or for nice facilities."&nbsp; He looks at her smling, I decided that if a bear could shit in the woods then we could at least bathe there." with another shrug he adds, "Hey, at least I got a few porta johns inside."<br><br>Checking his watch again he turns to head back, "There is about an hour before the doors get closed, we do take a quick count to make sure no one is lost, but you may want to be back anyway."&nbsp; He continues to lead the way back down the path, "If you want to get cleaned up you might want to make it a quick one."<br><br>
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				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-06-2007, 17:57:36</strong>
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				Marie couldn't help but laugh at the baths, though it was obviously not a deprecating laugh.&nbsp; "No, it's very creative," she said.&nbsp; "You'd get cleaner than in a regular bath, too, with the water moving."<br><br>As he turned to go, she hesitated, torn.&nbsp; She was very much liking spending time with him, even if it did only make her more confused.&nbsp; But a bath, even a quick one, was very tempting...<br><br>"Um, yes, I probably should get cleaned up.&nbsp; I was stuck in the woods for a while, and I don't want my neighbors wishing I was someplace else."&nbsp; She grinned.&nbsp; "I'll be really quick, I promise."&nbsp; She waved, then turned and began stripping off her shirt as she moved towards the water, thinking only of hurrying.
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				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>29-06-2007, 18:18:06</strong>
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				He continues down the path, turns with a wave as well, "I'll be inside if you need me."&nbsp; He takes another step and looks back just in time to catch a brief glimpse of her bare back and just a tease of her breasts as she strips on the way to the bath. "Damn" he mutters to himself as he heads back to the door.<br><br>Once inside he heads back to the warehouse area and finds a sleeping bag, then digging around in a pile of used items he finds a small pup tent that can be set up with no stakes.&nbsp; He sets these down on her assigned spot and goes into his room to wait for the evening reports and the door to be shut.
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				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-06-2007, 18:31:35</strong>
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				The water was only warmish, and not very deep, but it was a little piece of heaven as far as Marie was concerned.&nbsp; The little trickle of the stream tickled delightfully, and the chance to soak off the dirt was wonderful.&nbsp; She must have looked terrible before, and was now even more surprised that Paul had thought her attractive.&nbsp; And very pleased...<br><br>She rinsed out her hair, which felt nice, though she really needed shampoo and a comb.&nbsp; She soaked and scrubbed, splashed for the sake of splashing, and floated on her back just because she could.<br><br>Then, with a start that sent her splashing back to her feet, she realized her hour had to be almost up.&nbsp; Didn't it?&nbsp; Her normally good sense of time had been momentarily lost, and she couldn't see the sun well enough through the thick leaves to judge accurately that way.<br><br>She scrambled out of the water, grabbing her clothes, and realizing too late she'd forgotten to ask about towels, or even to bring her new clothes along to change into.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>29-06-2007, 20:44:09</strong>
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				He receives reports from 2 of his patrols and waits for the last one, looking out his door he notes Marie has not yet returned but is not concerned as there is still a little time left.&nbsp; <br><br>His men are at the table with him and they discuss the fact that there is some activity in the town to the west that may mean they are up to something again.&nbsp; "Keep an eye on them but lets not instigate anything. We are better armed and better protected then they are." He looks at a map of the area, "Think they will try to be sneaky this time or will they come straight at the door like last time?"<br><br>The last of the patrols come in and a head count starts prior to the door being shut.&nbsp; He watchs for her to appear hoping he is not going to have to hold the door for her on the first night.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-06-2007, 20:53:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Wet hair flying behind her, Marie suddenly appeared from the forest, seeing a patrol disappearing inside.&nbsp; She quickened her pace, all the while scolding herself inwardly for having let herself lose track of time.&nbsp; Disappointing Paul was about the worst thing she could think of right now.<br><br>She raced inside, her clothes askew from being put on quickly and sticking to her damp skin in many places.&nbsp; "I'm sorry.&nbsp; I'm sorry," she gasped as soon as she caught sight of Paul.&nbsp; She moved to the side, catching her breath, afraid to meet his eyes yet.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>29-06-2007, 21:09:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Smiling he sees her enter and her bubbling apoligies entertain him even more.&nbsp; "Thats everyone, close them up," he says to the guards and they pull the large door inward.&nbsp; I moves soundlessly until it hits the stops with a solid thud.&nbsp; The inner wheel is turned and the heavy bolts slide home.<br><br>Paul turns to her and places his hand on her shoulder, "Relax, your in time, I would not have locked you out on your first mistake even if you were a little late."&nbsp; He slides his hand down her arm and takes her hand and pulls her gently, "Come on, I found a couple more things for you."<br><br>He releases her hand and heads over to her area where the tent and sleeping bag he had drug up were sitting near the pile of her own belongs.&nbsp; Grinning he points to them, "See there?? You show up here just in time for christmas."&nbsp; Paul looks her over again enjoying the effect that the cling the still wet clothing has on her curves.&nbsp; "I'll be up for a bit if you need anything. My door stays unlocked but I sleep heavy."<br><br>The last part is the first lie he has told her, he had spent time on the front lines before the war had become the<strong> last </strong> war and woke to most any noise he had not heard often.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-06-2007, 21:24:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				A smile slowly blossomed on Marie's face as she realized she wasn't in trouble.&nbsp; A stunt like that back home... well, she wouldn't think about that anymore.&nbsp; <em>This</em> was home now.<br><br>She shivered as he took her hand, hoping he would blame it on her being damp, if he noticed.&nbsp; "Oh, it is Christmas," she said, unable to stop smiling as she looked at her new things.&nbsp; "I can really use these?"&nbsp; Already she was planning out how to arrange things in her space...<br><br>Her smile faded as she realized he was leaving, but of course he would have to leave soon.&nbsp; Nearly everyone was bedding down for the night, just like in town.&nbsp; There was too much to do and too little reliable light to sleep through a moment of the sun being up.&nbsp; And she was tired, she realized.&nbsp; It had been a long and eventful day.<br><br>"Thank you," she said quietly, squeezing his hand before he could reclaim it.&nbsp; She smiled up at him, her eyes shining, and not only with gratitude.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>29-06-2007, 22:04:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"You'll be fine here Marie," he said as he started to head for his room, "I'm going to work on a few things, being the lord and master has its own tasks you know."&nbsp; Flashing his best smile as he turns the corner, "If you need anything..."<br><br>He turns the corner and heads to his private scantuary, going over some of the papers on&nbsp; his desk, his old habits of running over the inventory and making sure everything was just right had not died with the rest of the world.&nbsp; He knows that poor planning caused most failures and he was not going to fail his little kingdom.<br><br>He goes over and rinses the glasses from earlier and pours himself another glass to sip as he completes his admin duties.&nbsp; Occasionally his mind does drift to the new medic and that brief flash of skinn he got at the pond.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-06-2007, 22:23:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie, meanwhile, was making friends with one of her neighbors, an older woman whose job was to help teach and mind the children.&nbsp; She helped Marie set up the tent, something Marie had never done, and told stories about life in the bunker that made Marie smile.&nbsp; But often, her mind drifted back to Paul -- the way his hand had felt, the way he'd smiled at her...<br><br>With the tent ready, Marie thanked her new friend -- Angela -- and crawled in to try it out.&nbsp; It was a good size for her, and gave her some measure of privacy, and she smiled happily. She spread out her few things, found a little safe spot for the precious codeine tablets, and stripped down to her panties, ready for bed.<br><br>Then she ran into difficulties.&nbsp; Her nice, new sleeping bag didn't have such a nice zipper.&nbsp; It was firmly stuck at the very top, and no amount of tugging or prying would get it loose.&nbsp; She poked her head out of the tent, looking from side to side, but spotted neither neighbors or guards nearby.&nbsp; They'd all zipped themselves into their own tents and sleeping bags, and she hated to disturb them.<br><br>She also hated to disturb Paul, who had to be terribly busy, but at least he was still awake, judging by the faint light she could see coming from his room.&nbsp; She argued with herself for a while.&nbsp; It wasn't too hard to wriggle in through the top of the sleeping bag.&nbsp; She could make do until morning.&nbsp; But overcoming every other reason was the simple fact that she wanted to talk to him again, just for a little while.<br><br>She pulled on her new shirt and buttoned it up.&nbsp; It was a little long on her, and covered everything necessary, but she still blushed as she considered, then decided against, putting her new pants on also.&nbsp; She felt both brave and ridiculous.&nbsp; He'd just tell her to wait until morning, probably, and then she could just go to sleep feeling silly.&nbsp; But then, maybe he wouldn't...<br><br>She gathered up the offending sleeping bag and padded quietly over to his door, just a few steps away, and knocked quietly.&nbsp; "Sir?" she said, then grimaced at herself.&nbsp; "Paul?" she tried again, glancing around in fear of waking someone.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>29-06-2007, 22:39:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Hearing her voice at the door he looks up, "The name is Paul, Sir is my dad," he cannot help but look at her in nothing but the shirt, "Damn, you got legs too!" he says teasingly.&nbsp; Looking back to her eyes, "Problem dear?"&nbsp; He sits back a little and watches her, "Come on in, unless the door is closed I don't stand on ceremony.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-06-2007, 22:52:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She blushed furiously at the legs remark, and again at being called dear.&nbsp; Part of her wished she hadn't done this, but it was too late now.&nbsp; And most of her was very glad she was there.<br><br>She smiled and stepped inside, holding out the sleeping bag.&nbsp; "I'm sorry to bother you.&nbsp; I feel silly now.&nbsp; The zipper's stuck, and I think everyone else is asleep."&nbsp; Now her smile turned very shy, but also a little mischievous.&nbsp; "And you <em>did</em> say, if I needed anything...."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-07-2007, 16:02:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul cannot help but smile at her comment, had he said that he'd certainly know what that implied.&nbsp; "Well it seems ther are a few choices then," he says smiling, "You could just slip into the bag and we look at it in the morning, I could take a look now or," his smile slips to a cheesy grin, "you'll just have to stay here."<br><br>He knows the choice he would like but he is going to let her make the offer.&nbsp; There is nothing that says no sex no home.&nbsp; Looking over what he can see of her body in the shirt and thinking of the peek he had of her at the pond earlier he has a good idea of what she looks like, but he would most certainly like to find out for sure.<br><br>He reaches out for the sleeping bag, giving her an out, "Let's see what we can do with that shall we??"<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-07-2007, 16:24:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie handed the bag over reluctantly.&nbsp; For one thing, it had been more cover for her -- the shirt was long enough, but it still didn't really make her feel dressed.&nbsp; And for another, if he fixed it, she'd... well, she'd have to come up with another excuse to come back.&nbsp; She somehow knew she'd never sleep with the knowledge that he was so close, alone in his own bed...<br><br>"You don't have to bother with it now if you're busy," she said hastily.&nbsp; "I mean, I can make do.&nbsp; Or... or I could stay here.&nbsp; If there's room for me."<br><br>For a horrible instant she still thought he might say that the offer to stay was a joke, even though Paul pretty much seemed to say exactly what he meant.&nbsp; But then she relaxed, smiling, looking up at him hopefully through her lashes, suddenly shyly seductive without quite meaning to be.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-07-2007, 17:15:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul put a halfhearted efffort into working loose the zipper on the sleeping bag, He could loosen it easily if her tried but, with this offer, why try.<br><br>"There is enough room for us both&nbsp; I am sure, and you'd be more then welcome to join me."&nbsp; He looks at her again, the shirt doing more to enhance her nudity than to cover it.&nbsp; "You will have to understand that I do not change my habits for company and I do sleep in the nude." He looks at her lovely face, wondering if she realizes just what that look says.<br><br>"I do hope your intentions are a bit more strenious then sleeping." He smiles, "I'm not altogether sure i could be a gentleman with you laying next to me."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-07-2007, 17:37:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie bit her lip, her heart racing and her breath catching at that look.&nbsp; She'd seen it before, but never liked it quite this much.&nbsp; "I wouldn't want you to change your habits just for me," she said.&nbsp; "This is your room.&nbsp; I'm just visiting.&nbsp; If sleeping nude is the rule here, well, then... maybe... you could help me with these buttons instead."<br><br>She raised a hand, toying with the button nestled between her breasts.&nbsp; Now she felt like she must be dreaming, and was a little tense with the fear that she might wake up.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-07-2007, 18:00:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				At her response he stands and moves around to her side of the table.&nbsp; He pushes himself up on it and sits comfortably.&nbsp; He reaches up to the top button and, taking her hand moves it to her side, "Relax dear, lets see if I do not have a little more luck with the buttons then with the zipper."&nbsp; <br><br>His hands gently open the first button of the shirt, revealing only the slightest glimpse of her chest and the beginings of her breasts.&nbsp; As his hands move to the second button he slowly opens it as well but holds her shirt closed before he can catch a good look at her beauty, "You are certain?" he says as he pauses, searching her eyes, "I believe that if I open this button a no from you would not carry much weight."<br><br>He holds her shirt, unbuttoned but still closed waiting for her response.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-07-2007, 18:21:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie looked up at him, infinitely grateful that he was being so kind.&nbsp; He could have raped her, could have blackmailed her with the offer of shelter.&nbsp; Instead, he was asking rather than telling, respecting her and what she said.&nbsp; Finding a place like this and a person like this, with the world the way it was, was nothing short of a miracle.<br><br>She met his eyes, finding the confidence to match him honesty for honesty.&nbsp; "I am nervous... so you might have to be a little patient with me... but I am sure."&nbsp; She lifted her hand to touch his face, resting her fingertips there lightly as she smiled at him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-07-2007, 18:37:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiles and turns his head slightly to kiss her fingertips.&nbsp; His hands continue to unbutton the shirt completely.&nbsp; Gripping each side of the shirt he thens opens it and takes a look at her, his eyes slowly drinking in the curves now displayed, "Gods girl, you are beautiful," he whispers, "I will try to be patient, but it will be diffficult to with what you have to offer," he says smiling.<br><br>He pulls her in close, hands moving into the shirt to run gently over her.&nbsp; His hands briefly caress her breasts, her sides, the slight swell of her hips as they move around to her back.&nbsp; They move lightly up the gentle curve of her bottom and up her spine as he holds her against him, learning her soft body as she leans again him.<br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-07-2007, 18:54:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie shivered, shifting forward slightly as his hands moved around her, welcoming his touch.&nbsp; She was still nervous, but she felt so much more than that now, these gentle caresses slowly making her want more.<br><br>Her hand slipped around the back of his neck, fingers toying lightly with his hair as she moved into his embrace.&nbsp; "No one's ever called me beautiful before.&nbsp; Not like this," she whispered.&nbsp; She kissed his neck, softly, hesitant but wanting to learn what would please him.&nbsp; Her other hand drifted up along his arm, pulling at his shirt with faint impatience and searching for buttons that she might undo.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-07-2007, 19:22:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He moves to give some room between them, giving her access to the buttons down his shirt, his hands move back to her breasts and he caresses them.&nbsp; "If no one has called you that before you lived among the blind."&nbsp; Fingers still caressing her, tracing her body, enjoying the smoothness and warmth.<br><br>He relucantly moves a hand from beneath her shirt and moves it upward. Placing it lightly under her chin, he guides her face to his.&nbsp; Looking to her eyes for a moment he sees the young want there. With no more hesitation to be certain, he movees his lips to her and begins to kiss her.&nbsp; Gently at first, lips meeting lips, then his tounge moves forward, parting her lips, moving into her mouth slowly but with the intention of conquest.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-07-2007, 20:05:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie's slim fingers moved to unbutton their way down, her trembling hands sometimes reaching beneath the fabric as it parted, tracing over the skin beneath.&nbsp; She shook her head slightly.&nbsp; "The men would stare, but they didn't say anything.&nbsp; I didn't like the way they looked at me," she murmured.&nbsp; Then she forgot all about the town, focusing only on the glorious present.<br><br>She moaned in the back of her throat as he pressed his lips to hers, eagerly opening her mouth to his tongue.&nbsp; Her hands worked more frantically on the buttons now, finally reaching the last one and pushing aside the fabric.&nbsp; She whimpered as his skin touched hers, first her hard little nipples just brushing against him, then the swells of her breasts pressing against him as he pulled her closer. Her trembling was now as much arousal as nervousness, and she moved less hesitantly now, though she was still trying to learn exactly what to do, what would please him most.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-07-2007, 20:46:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He wraps his arms around her and pulld her close to him, hands moving to grasp her firm butt.&nbsp; He stands,his belt buckle cold onher belly and she can feel his hardness through his pants against her sex. Carrying her and whispers, "We should go to bed now," he takes a step toward the door, "lock it, I think we would rather not be disturbed."<br><br>He waits for her to lock it, then still carrying her easily he moves to the bed, lowers her to her feet and slips her shirt off her shoulders, allowing it to fall to the floor next to the bed.&nbsp; "Sit down and loosen my pants," his body enjoying the feel of her nearness, "You're a virgin still? How did you ever get overlooked by the rape gangs in the city?"<br><br>Looking down, watching her moving her hands to the belt, "I'd not have missed you." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-07-2007, 21:06:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie's heart leapt as he swept her up into his arms, and she instinctively wrapped her legs around him, shifting with nervous excitement as she felt him against her.&nbsp; She leaned over to lock the door as requested, shy again as she thought of all the people on the other side.&nbsp; But she forgot that again as soon as he set her next to the bed, sweeping the shirt from her and looking at her.&nbsp; Yes, this look, she liked, very much.<br><br>She sat down, her hands moving to undo his belt, though her face fell a little as he asked if she was still a virgin.&nbsp; "No... they... the mayor's son kept me away from them.&nbsp; But he wasn't..."&nbsp; She shook her head, focusing intently on the belt rather than meeting his eyes.&nbsp; "I didn't like him.&nbsp; After the first time, I told him to leave me alone.&nbsp; Then the mayor tried to... well.&nbsp; Now I'm here.&nbsp; And I don't have to worry about them anymore.&nbsp; Right?"<br><br>Finally she looked up at him, the need in her eyes now mixed with a little pleading.&nbsp; "I'm still not sure what to do, though.&nbsp; I didn't care if <em>he</em> liked it, but... I-- I want you to like it.&nbsp; To like me."<br><br>The belt now unfastened, her hands slowly moved to unfasten his pants, biting her lip as she felt the hardness of him beneath the fabric.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-07-2007, 21:29:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Shhhhh, Relax, I'm not keeping score."&nbsp; He reaches down and runs his fingers through her hair as she loosens his pants. "I take it then the little prick did not much care if you got anything out of it or not then?"&nbsp; He lifts her face to look at him again, "No shame little one, these days we all have to do a few things we would rather not do, just to stay alive."<br><br>He smiles enjoying the look of her, hair mussed and framing her sweet face, "I'll teach you, both how to please me and, more importantly, how to enjoy it as well."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-07-2007, 21:52:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie's smile lit her whole face, only now realizing how horrible it would have been if he hadn't understood.&nbsp; She shook her head wordlessly when he asked about whether she'd gotten anything out of it or not, feeling a flash of the shame she'd felt then.&nbsp; But he understood, and she looked up at him, eyes shining.<br><br>"Yes, teach me," she whispered, still smiling.&nbsp; "Teach me everything."&nbsp; She slipped her hands under the fabric at his hips, sliding her fingers down along his skin and letting everything else fall to the floor.&nbsp; There was something wonderful about undressing each other, she decided, and slowly revealing all that skin.&nbsp; And now his erection was revealed, right before her face, and her eyes widened as she looked at it.<br><br>Then her gaze returned to his, looking for guidance, as her hand crept along over his hip, reaching hesitantly for his shaft.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-07-2007, 22:40:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Watching as she lets his pants drop to the floor, his over 8 inches of manhood revealed, he sees her start to reach and then hesitate, "Your instincts are good to start with, don't second guess yourself."&nbsp; Brushing her hair away from her face he stands watching her, "I'll let you know if you do wrong, or can do more."&nbsp; His finger brushes her cheek, "There is no need to rush things either. We are going to enjoy each <br>other tonight."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-07-2007, 23:04:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie nodded breathlessly, already enjoying the rush of anticipation at his words.&nbsp; If Paul said she would enjoy this, she knew she would, beyond anything she'd felt before.<br><br>Her hand moved to wrap around his member.&nbsp; It was warm, silky smooth and rock hard at the same times, and she slid her hand along it, getting used to the feeling.&nbsp; She studied it for a moment with frank curiosity, this being her first chance to really look.<br><br>"You're a lot bigger, I think," she said, then blushed as she met his eyes.&nbsp; Her hand still stroked him, though not very firmly, and her eyes searched for his reaction.&nbsp; Another instinct overtook her then, and remembering his advice, she leaned closer, moving to put her lips over the tip of his shaft.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-07-2007, 23:15:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul watches her, the warmth of her hand feels so good on his manhood, "Very nice," he says as calmly as he can, smiling at her comment on his size.<br><br>When she moves her lips over the tip it is all he can do to not grab her and force his way into her throat, always one to enjoy a good blow job, but he still wants to be easy on her for now, letting her body release what it knows, he will teach her to be more pleasing as time goes by.<br><br>He takes in an audible breath of pleasure as her hand and mouth work together to comver him.&nbsp; "Wonderful my beautiful girl."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-07-2007, 23:28:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her eyes smiled at him, since her mouth couldn't, as he called her his beautiful girl, and she took more of him into her mouth, slowly, both adjusting to the size of him and still gauging exactly what he wanted.&nbsp; But she knew she was on the right track now, and she moved her hand down his shaft a little, letting her mouth cover more of him, her eyes not leaving his.<br><br>She'd been forced to do this once before, but she stopped herself from thinking about that now.&nbsp; It had seemed to her then that there was no way the woman would possibly enjoy this, but now she knew she'd been wrong.&nbsp; She could see the pleasure this was giving him, and it sent thrills through her body, that she could make him feel this way.<br><br>Hesitantly, but with growing confidence, she moved faster, setting a rhythm with her hand and mouth, working over his shaft in unison.&nbsp; She slid her tongue over and around him, shivering delightedly at the feel of him.&nbsp; He tasted a little salty, very definitely male, and she liked that.&nbsp; She moved a little faster, trying to take more of him in, but she only choked slightly as she moved a little too far, her eyes turning apologetic.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-07-2007, 23:45:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Thier eyes remain locked as she sends wonderful waves of pleasure through him.&nbsp; He sees her eyes could briefly and he caresses her hair.&nbsp; He smiles as she goes a little deeper then she is ready for, "Easy now, not too much, besides, we'll want to save a little something for later."<br><br>His hips sway gently as she takes him in and out, matching her rythym.&nbsp; Feeling himself moving much to quickly to his release he gently guides her lips off of himself, before she can worry he says, "That was wonderful dear, but I want to give you a little something as well."&nbsp; With that he takes her shoulders firmly and, moving to join her in the bed lays her on her back, head on the pillows.<br><br>He lays beside her and leaning in kisses her deeply again, his tounge enjoying the flavor of her.&nbsp; He moves on hand to her body and begins to trace her curves, finger moving around the wonderful mounds of her breasts but never quite touching her nipples.&nbsp; He finishes feasting on her lips and rolls slighty. His mouth begins to trace a slow path down her neck, gently nibbling, then licking, then kissing her neck again as he begins a slow desent.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 00:17:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Though a bit surprised that he'd ended that so quickly, Marie was glad to lie down with him, to stretch out next to him, skin against skin.&nbsp; She sighed as he pulled her in for a deep kiss, her mouth welcoming, and shivered in delight as his hand began to trace over her.&nbsp; Still running on instinct, her body arched in faint frustration, trying to get him to touch her nipples, which were hard and achy, but he didn't oblige, still teasing.<br><br>Her hands moved up, running over his back and shoulders, exploring his body with curious hunger.&nbsp; She arched and wriggled beneath his kisses, gasping as he nibbled and licked his way down her neck, to her collarbone, then further still.&nbsp; No one had ever done anything like this before, and though she craved more, yearned to have him taste her everywhere, she forced herself not to try to rush ahead, but just to enjoy this moment, and savor his every kiss.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 00:33:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He continues to kiss a path down her body, enjoying her reactions to his touch.&nbsp; The path of kisses leads down her shoulder and across her well defined collarbone.&nbsp; As he reaches back to the sweet hollow of her neck he travels downward again slowly moving between the gentle mounds of her breasts, again he moves to kiss around them not quite touching the nipples he can see standing hard.<br><br>He brings his head up and blows a long warm gentle breath over each of the perked buds, looking up at her face, he whispers, "Tell me what you want."&nbsp; He again blows across each nipple, watching as they strain to tighten even more. <br><br>As he teases her nipples, he has workrd one of his hands down further and is begining to tease more sensitive areas too, fingers lightly running over her thighs and across the top of her sex, just brushing the light hair at the crease between her belly and her center.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 00:43:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie looked at him as he spoke, her eyes slightly unfocused with pleasure.&nbsp; At first what he was saying didn't even make sense; then she realized what he was offering her, and she smiled.<br><br>But she hardly had the words to explain.&nbsp; One of her hands rested on his, the one hovering near her sex, and she tried to push his hand down, silently urging him to explore.&nbsp; "Ohhh..." she let out a long, slow breath, amazed at the effect that the simple rush of air over her skin could have.<br><br>"Oh, kiss me there, kiss me."&nbsp; She arched her body, presenting one nipple eagerly to his mouth.&nbsp; "Kiss me, suck on me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 00:49:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He opens his mouth and moves it over the offered nipple, drawing a slight vacuum, the his teeth close lightly on it, trapping it as his tounge starts to flick rapidly over it.<br><br>He resists her hand attempting to guide his to her pleasure center, he is going to make her wait this out tonight, she is going to want to keep coming back.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 01:00:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She whimpered as his tongue began to work, shivering at the jolts of pleasure that shot through her as she got her wish.&nbsp; Her free hand went to the back of his neck, her breast arching towards his mouth.<br><br>Her other hand pushed a little harder, and she whimpered again, this time in frustration, as he seemed determined not to move that hand yet.&nbsp; "Oh, touch me there, please.&nbsp; Ahhh... oh, please, touch me there."&nbsp; She could feel her pulse throbbing between her legs, an unfamiliar but wonderful sensation, that made her try again to push his hand down.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 15:36:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He works her nipple with his tounge for a minute, then shifts to the other, again sucking the hardened nipple into his mouth and catching it between his teeth to lash it with his tounge.<br><br>The hand exploring her nether region continues to tease her, despite her protest, his fingers closing in slowly, now lightly brushing the outer lips, teasing the soft hair between her legs.<br><br>Releasing her trapped nipple he begins his path downward with his mouth again, kissing, licking, sucking, nibbling his way down her lower ribs and onto her belly, "Don't be in a hurry dear, I want to be sure you know I was here."&nbsp; He moves down the bed his lips gradually taking over the task his fingers had beeen doing till now, tasting her inner thighs, gentle breaths over the pubic hairs, teasing her mercilessly.<br><br>He stops suddenly and looks up at her, "Think your ready?" he says, even his voice has a teasing tone to it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 15:55:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				All the while Paul teased and tasted, Marie had writhed under him, only the awareness of people not far away keeping her from actual cries of passion and longing.&nbsp; But she whimpered and moaned constantly, her body on fire with sheer <em>need</em>.&nbsp; And still he teased and taunted, and murmured to her that she shouldn't be in a hurry.<br><br>Her eyes had been squeezed shut, but flew open as he stopped abruptly.&nbsp; "Ohh, yes, please, <em>yes</em>, I'm ready.&nbsp; Please... I want you..."&nbsp; Her sex was hot and throbbing, and her hands pulled at him in desperation, aching for his touch, any touch, sure that would make her explode in a pleasure she'd never imagined.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 16:19:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiles and move his mouth slowly to her sex, his tounge begins to work its way thruogh the curls and deeper.&nbsp; With his fingers he gently spreads her outer lips, exposing her treasures.&nbsp; He extends his tounge and places it at the low point of her sweet inner folds and, with a long slow stroke licks upwards, tasting her heat, upward an ever so slight presure moving his tounge into her wet opening.&nbsp; Continuing the same motion he slowly moves up to let his rough tounge move over her tight clit.<br><br>Finding her sensitive bud he treats it as he did her nipples but a few inutes before and trapping it between his teeth flicks it up and down.&nbsp; Keeping it well held with his teeth he rolls it in his mouth a slight but constant vacuum as he works her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 16:32:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A cry escaped her as his tongue delved into her, and she turned her head, trying to stifle her cries in the pillow.&nbsp; Her hands pulled at his head, trying to pull him closer, though he still was determined only to tease, it seemed.<br><br>Then his mouth closed over her clit, and all the pleasure of a moment before paled in comparison.&nbsp; She gasped sharply, her body tense and hot with desire, and her hips bucked up off the bed instinctively.&nbsp; And she still moaned, pleading wordlessly with him for more, and more...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 16:58:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He releases her clit and beging to work his tounge over her hot slit completely, leaving not an inch untouched.&nbsp; He wraps his arms arond her thighs and his fingers reach to aid his tounge in taking her to new heights, stimulating her clit when his mouth is elsewhere on her.<br><br>Working the needy girl intl a frenzy has been easy so far, and he wants to taste her, to let her learn the pleasures that she can have.&nbsp; It seems that no one has given her anything, only taken and he knows that taking her down this road will ensure him he will not often here a 'no' from her later when some of his more provocative ideas are presented.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 17:15:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Each time Marie thought the pleasure couldn't possibly go any higher, it did, and she was overwhelmed.&nbsp; She forgot where she was, loud moans escaping her with every quick, panting breath, her body writhing as Paul worked her expertly.&nbsp; It was heaven, she couldn't stand another moment, she wanted more....<br><br>Later, she would compare it in her mind to falling off a cliff and suddenly discovering she could fly.&nbsp; Something, some flick of his tongue or stroke of his finger, made something snap in the most wonderful way, and her moans became a cry, long and low and full of ecstasy.&nbsp; She arched against him, grinding her sex onto him as her body shuddered with her climax.<br><br>And still his tongue worked her, still finding more pleasure to give her, until, at last, her body collapsed back to the bed, shivering and spent, at least for the moment.&nbsp; She whimpered faintly, her hands pulling at his, running through his hair, touching him wherever she could reach.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 17:33:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His tounge works furiously as she climaxes, tasting her juices and enjoying the flavor of her.&nbsp; He holds her at the peak, then slows gradually, letting her body relax beneath him.&nbsp; Unwraping himself from her legs he moves up the bed to lay next to her.&nbsp; His fingers begin again to play with her breasts and he moves his face near her ear to whisper, "That my dear is a beging of the pleasure you can have."<br><br>He reaches for her hand and guides it to his rock hard shaft, "Breathe for a minute my lovely girl, keep me warm, and then it will be my turn."<br><br>Kissing her neck and jaw he watches her breasts, moving with her breathing, gradually slowing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 17:50:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie clung to him, still dazed, but starting to recover.&nbsp; "<em>Beginning</em>?" she echoed doubtfully, feeling an aftershock from her orgasm course through her, but she smiled hopefully.<br><br>She sucked in a breath as he led her hand to his member, which now seemed even harder, if that was possible.&nbsp; Her hand stroked it eagerly, desire returning in a rush as she thought of what this thick shaft could do between her legs, thrusting and filling her.&nbsp; She moaned and turned to him, pressing her breasts against him while her hand worked lower down.&nbsp; "I like it when you call me your girl," she admitted quietly, not quite meeting his eyes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 18:16:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiles and kisses her, "Good, then is my girl ready for me?"&nbsp; he smiles as her shyness hides the truely sexual being he is discovering that she is.<br><br>He rolls over, pressing her back to the bed again, his body moving between her legs.&nbsp; Arms supporting his upper body, he dips his head and toys with her nipples using his mouth again, tasting the saltiness of her glistening body.&nbsp; Adjusting himself he lets his shaft rub against her hot moist folds, teasing himself as well as her.<br><br>He lifts his head and watches her face as he shifts again and begins to slowly enter her, "work with me dear and lets see if we can cum together."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 18:37:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes," she whispered, a little surprised at how ready she was now, no longer exhausted from her orgasm and hungry again.&nbsp; She accepted his weight on her eagerly, already arching to meet him.&nbsp; And still he teased, and she marvelled that he could stand it so calmly when it drove her nearly mad.&nbsp; She whimpered as the head of his shaft teased her sex, her hips rolling up to entice him to enter.<br><br>Then, at last, he began to push inside.&nbsp; She closed her eyes for a moment, moaning, heart racing.&nbsp; Though no virgin, she was still tight, and had never been stretched this much before.&nbsp; But she was slick from her earlier climax, and aching to be filled, so his shaft slipped in slowly but smoothly.<br><br>She opened her eyes, meeting his gaze, pleasure and anticipation shining on her face.&nbsp; "Yes..." she murmured again.&nbsp; "Oh, that feels so good, so good.&nbsp; Tell me what I should do."&nbsp; Her body trembled, her hips raised to welcome him as he filled her.&nbsp; And she felt a little shiver of pride at the look on his face, mirroring her own...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 18:56:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He has little difficulty moving his shaft into her, she is tight to be sure but her orgasm had slickend the passsage well.&nbsp; He presses forward untill thier hips meet, "Shhhh, relax, don't think.&nbsp; Your body knows what to do, let it take you, your mind should simply recieve the pleasure your body will send it."<br><br>As he finishes his directions to Marie he begins a slow stroke out, stopping just short of withdrawing, then moves into her again.&nbsp; he starts the motion slowly but each thrust forward gains a little strength, a little momentum.<br><br>He has had a few of the camp girls since they have been here but it has been way too long since he has had anything this fresh and willing. <em>"I have to take this easy or it will be over much to quick," he thinks to himself, "but damn if she is not hot."</em><br><br>Still whispering to her, and himself perhaps, "Easy girl, let things build slowly."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 20:06:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie nodded, biting her lip.&nbsp; Right now, instinct was telling her to thrust back hard and fast, and never mind about relaxing, but she forced herself to follow his lead.&nbsp; Frustrating as his teasing was, she realized that it was a large part of the reason his mouth on her sex had felt so amazing, and she wanted to feel that way again.<br><br>And just the sensation of his shaft inside her was incredible.&nbsp; She felt filled, stretched in the best possible way, his hardness soothing the ache deep inside her that even her climax hadn't quite touched.&nbsp; She whimpered when he first threatened to pull out, wrapping her legs around him to try to keep him trapped within her.&nbsp; Then she realized what he was doing and caught the rhythm.<br><br>Now she gave in to the urge to thrust back, slowly, matching his pace, her body knowing how to move to let him plunge as deeply as possible.&nbsp; Now something was building, the waves of another powerful orgasm, not at all like the tiny shivery ones she'd sometimes given herself late at night in her bed.&nbsp; As he thrust a little harder each time, she matched him, without thinking, only enjoying.&nbsp; She looked up at him, drinking in the sight of the pleasure on his face, moaning each time he slid in to the hilt.&nbsp; "Ohh, yes, yes, so good..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 20:25:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His thrust slowly become more urgent, the tight heat wrapped around him taking him higher faster then had happened in a long time, "Thats my girl...feel my heat building...as well as yours...you are...so good."&nbsp; As his movements quicken, his hardness expanding and stretching her tight walls further, he feels his scrotum tighten as he nears his climax.<br><br>"Be ready...its soon"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 20:43:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie moved with him flawlessly, hands on his back urging him on, her legs wrapping around him again.&nbsp; "Oh, yes, soon.&nbsp; Ahh, yes, so hot, so good..."&nbsp; She hardly knew what she was saying, but again instinct seemed to help her understand him.&nbsp; His body was tensing for release, as hers was, and her breath quickened.&nbsp; "Oh, I feel it..."<br><br>She thrust up towards him, desperate to feel him claim her, to fill her, to mark her as his.&nbsp; With a wordless cry, she felt herself tighten around him, her climax now beginning to rush towards her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 20:54:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As he feels her tighten around him with her release he is brought over the edge and drives into her hard, hot jets filling her deeply as he holds himself well inside her. After the initial bursts subsides he moves again, prolonging her climax and milking himself in gradually slowing motions.&nbsp; <br><br>His breathing still ragged from exertion and pleasure he moves his head down to kiss her deeply, his manhood, now spent but still impaling her, slowly relaxes.&nbsp; Breaking the kiss he looks down at her, most of his weight still raised on his arms.&nbsp; "Gods, you are just too damn hot," he smiles at her. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 21:10:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie cried out, her climax racing higher and higher as he thrust hard, his member throbbing and filling her with his fluids.&nbsp; The sensation was incredible, those hot spurts spinning out her pleasure, her hot passage gripping him and squeezing out every drop.&nbsp; Slowly, slowly, she relaxed, her body shivering against him.<br><br>She could feel him resting in her, softer now but still enough for her to feel full and content, and she smiled up at him as he broke the kiss.&nbsp; Her hands stroked gently along his back, feeling the sheen of sweat there, tracing down his arms.&nbsp; "You make me feel hot.&nbsp; In more ways than one," she said, shyness forgotten for a moment in the afterglow.&nbsp; "That was amazing..."&nbsp; She shivered again, her passage gripping him once reflexively, and she sighed, smiling at the feeling.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 21:27:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				With a sigh he pulls out of her and moves to lay beside her again, turns her face to his for a quick kiss, "Feeling better now?" he smiles, "I know I am."&nbsp; He cuddles her close and enjoys the warmth her body radiates.&nbsp; He looks down for the blankets and laughs, "It seems we have made a mess of our bed."&nbsp; <br><br>He sits up to grab the blankets and pulls them over both thier bodies, "We don't want to catch a chill do we?"&nbsp; He continues to cuddle her under the blanket, his hands still finding interesting places to explore.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 21:40:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie sighed also, hating to feel him leave her.&nbsp; But she nestled happily into his arms, starting to feel chilled as the sweat began to dry and their bodies calmed down.&nbsp; She didn't dare say anything, but her heart skipped when he referred to <em>their</em> bed.&nbsp; It was silly, probably he hadn't even realized what he'd said, but that made her feel warmer than the blanket.<br><br>"Mmm, I feel wonderful," she said, leaning into his caresses.&nbsp; Though she still hesitated now and then, she was much less shy now about returning those touches, and her fingers traced over him, running along the lines of his muscles.&nbsp; She was tired -- and should have been exhausted -- but she was enjoying this far too much to think of sleeping yet.&nbsp; Her thighs were damp with their combined fluids, something which made her feel terribly sexy, and she pressed herself against him a little more.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 21:50:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Holding ehr tight he can feel her body press against him, still moving still very much awake, "Not tired yet?" he whispers as he stops nibbling on her neck just long enough to say that.&nbsp; His moves his hand to her sweetly curved backside and teases the top edge of the sweet cheeks and the dimples that he had seen at the pond.<br><br>"What could we think of to wear you out?"&nbsp; he whispers again this time as he moves his mouth to the hollow of her neck.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 22:10:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie giggled, wriggling closer, or at least trying to, as his hands moved down her back.&nbsp; "You can do more of the same to me anytime," she said, then blushed furiously and dipped her head down to kiss at his neck, trying to hide the reaction.<br><br>"What else do you like to do?" she whispered, lips nuzzling gently on his ear.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 22:19:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiles as she hides her head again, "Now now Marie, I don't want to scare you away with some of my less then acceptable tastes."&nbsp; He keeps his hands running over her body though, keeping her warm and lightly excited.&nbsp; "Maybe you could tell me some of the things you have imagined though, in your hidden dreams." He kisses her head as she keeps it hidden, "even you must have had some thing that you felt would be 'wrong'."<br><br>He listens to her, waiting for a response.&nbsp; Maybe if he were lucky some of her dreams matched some of his.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-07-2007, 22:46:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She blinked, then turned to look at him in surprise.&nbsp; But she was still excited, there was no denying that, and not quite as skittish as she might have been.&nbsp; Her fading blush deepened, and she hid her head once more, gathering her nerve.<br><br>"Well... I saw something once... when I was a kid, something I wasn't supposed to see.&nbsp; I was in bed, and I heard noises from next door, and I went to the window to see... It was the man next door, with a woman, but she was on all fours and he was behind her... but she sounded strange somehow, it wasn't quite what that usually sounds like, you know?&nbsp; And then I realized he -- he wasn't just behind her, he was... well, he was in the -- the other hole," she finished, her face hot against his neck.<br><br>"I used to think about that sometimes, late at night," she whispered.&nbsp; "Is that what you meant?&nbsp; My mother said it was wrong..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>05-07-2007, 15:52:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Holding her close he smiles, "I think we could probably have that happen, you do need to know that the first few times there are...well less then comfortable for the lady."&nbsp; His hands continue to caress her sweet body, "Personally I do enjoy that as well though and would be more then happy to see you get comfortable with it."<br><br>He moves a hand to her hip and pulls her toward him and onto her belly as he moves to the edge of the bed to give her room.&nbsp; His hands move over her back, a soft massage working his way down.&nbsp; "Be sure you want this my girl, I would not want you to hate me for it."<br><br>He moves to stradle her body and his lips join the back massage.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-07-2007, 16:14:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie shifted obediently, sighing as she felt his hands and lips working over her back, though she was still faintly bewildered.&nbsp; "Well, she seemed like she was enjoying it a lot," she said.&nbsp; "That was why I... why I kept thinking about it.&nbsp; I would like to try it..."<br><br>She shifted beneath him, pressing into the massaging.&nbsp; "Mm, that feels good.&nbsp; But I wasn't comfortable with regular sex, either, up until a little while ago.&nbsp; I'll bet you can make it feel good," she said, with blithe confidence.&nbsp; Again she shifted, his teasing making her impatient as well as ready for more.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>05-07-2007, 16:32:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His hands move to her hips and around and starts to lift her, "Move your knees up dear, raise your butt so I can start you up a bit."&nbsp; His lips go back to kissing and licking, tasting the cool flesh she offers.<br><br>He gently guides her into position, "Just relax, all you need to do is relax."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-07-2007, 16:43:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Again she moved as his hands guided her, as impatient to learn as she was for more pleasure.&nbsp; She felt even less shy when she couldn't really see him, so she lifted herself up, presenting him with her nicely rounded hips and backside without hesitation.<br><br>Relaxing was a bit more difficult, as his hands and mouth roamed, and images of that long-ago scene haunted her, but she tried to do that as well.&nbsp; "Just relax?&nbsp; Isn't there anything else I should do?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>05-07-2007, 16:53:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His hand moves between her cheeks, a finger lightly brushing the tight hole she would have him take now, then continuing to her still wet silky lips.&nbsp; He toys with them, gathering the wetness and using it to lubricate her tight fresh hole.&nbsp; "For now thats the most needed part," he says as his lips travel downward, then his tounge darts from his lips to probe her there, adding to the wetness.<br><br>Satisfied with the lubrication he moves a finger against her tightly shut rear passage and slowly starts to work it into her.&nbsp; "Easy now," he says reassuring her, "Just let me take care of things for now"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-07-2007, 17:15:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She was starting to get a little nervous again, but so far his fingers and tongue had teased away most of her fears.&nbsp; Sighing, she shifted towards him a little, opening herself to him even more.&nbsp; Had she realized how she looked, she might have turned shy again, but as it was, she thought only of giving him better access.<br><br>Then his finger began to push into her, and she bit her lip.&nbsp; She was very tight there... Making herself breathe slowly, she tried to relax, and then his finger moved more easily.&nbsp; At first, she wasn't quite sure what she thought of it -- his tongue had certainly felt good, and though his finger did feel odd, it wasn't bad.&nbsp; He moved in a little further, and she sighed again, feeling a faint answering flutter in the pit of her stomach.&nbsp; "This feels all right," she murmured.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>05-07-2007, 17:25:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As hhe hears her say that she is fine so far and feeling her relax he slowly works his finger in further, his tounge teasing the rim to moisten and lubricate more.<br><br>His other hand moves over her lower back and soft flesh of her ass, keeping her comfortable, he knows that things will get a little more difficult for her soon and would still rather have her keep coming back, not to scare her off.<br><br>His finger probes deeper and he works it slowly in and out to get her used to the feeling as well as getting her ready for the second digit.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-07-2007, 17:49:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Apparently relaxing was enough for her to do after all, as Marie sighed and began to get used to the feeling.&nbsp; It didn't feel quite right to have something pushing <em>in</em> that way, and her instinct was to tense up, but when she made herself relax and let his finger move smoothly, her body didn't seem to mind at all.<br><br>"Ahh.&nbsp; That-- that's all right.&nbsp; That's good."&nbsp; The flutter came again, a little more strongly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>05-07-2007, 18:01:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He moves his finger in and out slowly, turning it slightly to stretch her a little more.&nbsp; He moves a second finger to join the first and moves a little of it in with each stroke now, letting it bend at first so as to not stretch the fresh opening too quickly.<br><br>"You're doing fine dear, tell me if it starts to hurt too much."&nbsp; He moves his mouth back to again lick the sensitive rim and continues to work the second finger into her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-07-2007, 18:18:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shivered as his tongue joined in.&nbsp; This was definitely different, but it felt like her body was responding to this, too.&nbsp; "Mm.&nbsp; No, it-- it doesn't hurt.&nbsp; It feels a little strange, but not bad."&nbsp; She could feel him stretching her more, and again she had to fight the urge to tense, but once she got past that, the extra stretching felt pretty good.&nbsp; Now her sex was beginning to tingle, and every push made her tingle just a little bit more...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>05-07-2007, 18:49:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiles as her body accept his fingers moving in and out.&nbsp; With each move outward he spreads his fingers outward slightly to stretch her yet further, preparing her for his cock which will take it much further.<br><br>He re-adjusts his position and kneels up behind her, sliding his fingers from her hole.&nbsp; He moves his hardened shaft up between her ass cheeks and, moving his hips slightly he works his manhood in the crack, enjoying the feel of her.&nbsp; "Ok, lets start by getting me nice and lubricated too."&nbsp; He pulls back and, without any more warning, moves forward, his shaft sliding into her wet pussy.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-07-2007, 18:57:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie whimpered faintly as he slid his fingers out -- she'd just felt like she was really getting used to them there.&nbsp; Then his member moved against her and she smiled, rubbing back against him teasingly.&nbsp; He felt especially large there, which was both exciting and scary...<br><br>Then he shifted, and he slid into her sex, still damp and slippery from their earlier coupling, and she gasped.&nbsp; She hadn't realized quite how much that little tingling had aroused her, and her passage gripped him tightly.&nbsp; "Ohhh, yes, that's good."&nbsp; She pushed back against him, realizing that he seemed to fill her even more from this angle, and she shivered deliciously.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>05-07-2007, 19:42:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kneeling behind her he moves in and out of her wet slit.&nbsp; His hands go to her waist to both for balance and to pull her onto him as he thrusts forward.&nbsp; "So hot, it seems you were born for this."&nbsp; <br><br>He maintains a steady pace so he can save himself for her ass, "Soon girl, you'll have that experiance you wished for."&nbsp; He continues for a few more strokes then, still holding deep inside her pussy, "Ready?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-07-2007, 19:57:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His praise was almost as exciting as his shaft inside her, and she smiled as she pressed back against him.&nbsp; It wasn't until he stopped, inside her sex to the hilt, and asked if she was ready that she remembered to be nervous.&nbsp; But this was as ready as she could be, she was hungry to know what it felt like, and she didn't want to disappoint him.&nbsp; Or herself...<br><br>She nodded, gasping.&nbsp; "Ready.&nbsp; I-- I should just relax, right?" she asked, her voice trembling.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>05-07-2007, 20:11:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He moves the tip of his cock against her tight anal opening, "Just relax, untill your comfortabls enough to move with me."&nbsp; He presses forward, slowly spreading her ass around the tip. <br><br>Even well lubricated with by her body the entrance is tight and he is barely able to get his hed inside her on the first press.&nbsp; He pulls back slightly and then slowly moves in again gaining ever so slightly.<br><br>His ands still on her hips he moves rocks back and forth slowly, gaining only a little depth with each movement, he listens to her for any sign of excess pain, but thinks to himself that at this point he will not be able to stop anyway, her tight body offered in such a way has taken him beyond a point of controling himself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-07-2007, 20:44:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie groaned in the back of her throat, her body instantly clenching again in spite of her efforts.&nbsp; Then the tip of his shaft forced its way into her, and she cried out sharply.&nbsp; She was too afraid even to think of moving -- he was impaling her, he'd hurt her, he was too big...<br><br>"Slower," she begged, though he was already going slowly, claiming this virginity only a fraction of an inch at a time.&nbsp; "Aahhh, you're too big, ohh..."&nbsp; She tried to pull away from him so he'd be forced to slow down, but his hands gripped her tightly and showed no sign of letting go.&nbsp; Tears sprang to her eyes, but with them came determination.<br><br>She wasn't ready to move with him -- she wasn't sure she ever would be -- but she no longer tried to pull away.&nbsp; Groaning at each thrust, her body fighting to adjust, she stood her ground.&nbsp; Then, slowly, she shifted her weight, freeing one hand to slip back to her sex, her fingers finding her swollen clit and rubbing it furtively.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>05-07-2007, 21:02:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Thats my girl." he says as he feels her shift and realizes what she is doing.&nbsp; He gives her a moment to start working herself, then slowly works his hips again to continue claiming her body.<br><br>As her fingers work at her sex he can feel her rear tunnel relaxing and tightening as she toys with her clit.&nbsp; He begins to time his movements with her body, as she relaxes he moves in, slow stroke out as she tightens.&nbsp; "Full of surprises aren't you?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-07-2007, 21:29:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Now Marie was getting a glimmer of why that other woman, long ago, had seemed to enjoy this so much.&nbsp; She still hurt, he still felt much too big, but now, slowly, her body was getting used to him, even welcoming him.&nbsp; But she blushed as he spoke, obscurely ashamed of being caught playing with herself even under these circumstances.&nbsp; "Ahh.&nbsp; Just -- running on instinct," she gasped.<br><br>Suddenly she'd found a rhythm, and it felt good.&nbsp; The pain wasn't overwhelming everything else.&nbsp; To her own surprise, she found she was moving with him, just a little, her hips arching back to welcome him with each of his thrusts.&nbsp; "Oh.&nbsp; Oh, yes.&nbsp; Does it feel good?&nbsp; Do you like it?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>05-07-2007, 21:49:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Instinct is fine, whatever it takes for you to feel good."&nbsp; He continues gaining depth in her tightest hole, untill he finally rests completely inside her.<br><br>He moves in and out, moving along his entire length, slowly but with intent.&nbsp; "What man could not enjoy you girl, so hot, so tight, so willing and eager.&nbsp; You may well be what many have dreamed for."&nbsp; <br><br>His movement speeds up gradually, the feel of her bodys reaction to both his shaft buried in her and to her fingers playing with herself, he can feel her body begin to tense, like a spring ready to be released.<br><br>As she tightens his excitement grows as well, his shaft expanding, stretching her ass wider.&nbsp; "That's good, keep going, I won't be long now." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-07-2007, 22:09:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her hand moved faster, her hips pushed harder, and then he was buried in her to the hilt, and she whimpered.&nbsp; She wondered for a moment if he really meant what he was saying, then remembered his direct ways, and smiled, feeling the pleasure build.<br><br>His shaft began to pulse inside her, and now she knew what that meant even without his warning.&nbsp; She flinched at the extra pressure, but that soon faded, and she pushed back against him eagerly.&nbsp; "Oh, yes, yes, I want to feel that.&nbsp; Oh, it's so good."&nbsp; Her words dissolved into moans and cries, her hips bucked involuntarily, and without any more warning, her orgasm gripped her and her body writhed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>05-07-2007, 23:25:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His hands grip her hips tighter, pulling her onto his shaft as it impales her deeply.&nbsp; Her encourgement is not needed as his release is nearing quickly.&nbsp; <br><br>"So...hot...so...tight...almost...there..."&nbsp; He feels her body tighten as her orgasm sweeps over her and unable to hold back anymore drives forward releasing deep in her wonderful ass.&nbsp; Holding her tight against his body as his seed fills her.<br><br>He bends over her and kisses her back gently, "My dear, I do believe I am going to keep you around if you don't mind."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-07-2007, 00:36:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie gasped and moaned, her release again spun out longer and longer by his seed spouting into her.&nbsp; It soothed her raw passage and left her shuddering and overwhelmed.<br><br>His kiss brought her back to awareness, and she sighed.&nbsp; The grip of his hands, his shaft still in her, her body still shivering down from her climax, all mingled into exhausted, wonderful contentment.&nbsp; She smiled, turning to look over her shoulder at him.&nbsp; "I'd like that," she said, still panting for breath.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>06-07-2007, 00:50:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As his manhood finally relaxed and softened&nbsp; he knelt back and slid it from her.&nbsp; He moved to be alongside her on the bed again and pulled her in tight.&nbsp; He kisses her lightly, his breathing still a little hard from his exertion. <br><br>Pulling up the blankets up he tells her, "I think sleep is needed now, morning comes early and I'll have work to do, as will you."&nbsp; He holds her close still and runs his fingers lightly over her.&nbsp; "I'll show you what medical supplies we have when we get up, and I have to talk with the guys about taking a hunt along the roads for other supplies."<br><br>He turns her face to his and kisses her deeply, "Damn you taste good," he smiles.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-07-2007, 00:57:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie sighed, hating to feel him slip out of her in spite of her exhaustion.&nbsp; She nodded wordlessly as he talked about getting some sleep.&nbsp; It was still a thrill to feel him pressed against her as they laid down, but now she was too tired to act on it.<br><br>She smiled too after he kissed her.&nbsp; "You taste pretty good yourself."&nbsp; Her hand found his and she interlaced her fingers with his.&nbsp; "Maybe it's those MREs," she whispered, giggling, then kissed him again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>06-07-2007, 15:34:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He falls asleep holding her and barely moves through the night.<br><br>As morning arives he wakes up well rested and slips out of bed quietly so as not to wake her, dresses quickly and, after pulling the blanket up on her, opens the door.<br><br>His men are waiting for thier morning meeting and, with a word to keep it down as he has a 'visitor', they come in and start meeting.&nbsp; Nothing overly special planned, duties assigned, rations and inventory, one would think it was a briefing for any company that exisited before the war.<br><br>There is a brief discussion about a foraging group to go the next week and of the people in town again thinking they would be able to take the bunker by force. The later paul just shakes his head and wonders aloud why they cannot just come and ask to join forces.<br><br>A few good natured remarks after the meeting about 'hows the doc', 'breaking in the new girl' and such they head out to be about thier duties.<br><br>Shutting the door over he goes over and kisses Marie, "Hey selepy one, come have some coffee."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-07-2007, 15:56:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie wasn't a very light sleeper, but unfamiliar voices so nearby finally roused her, somewhere in the middle of a report on the patrol schedule for the day.&nbsp; Thoroughly mortified, she pretended to still be asleep, and actually did doze off again once or twice.&nbsp; But she was awake for their teasing remarks, and blushed hard, trying to bury herself discreetly in the covers.<br><br>She stretched and smiled, returning the kiss, though her cheeks were still pink with embarrassment.&nbsp; "Coffee would be great," she said, sitting up and holding the covers in front of herself demurely.&nbsp; "Um, sorry if I -- if it was awkward having me in here during your meeting."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>06-07-2007, 16:32:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"So you were awake? Sorry about that."&nbsp; He takes a cup and brings it to the table for her.&nbsp; "It could have been worse for you, I could have pulled the blanket off first." He says teasing, "But somehow I don't think the meeting would have been over yet, everyone would have wanted to keep looking at your sweet body."<br><br>He sits at the table and sips lightly at his cup, "I'm heading for the baths shortly to get cleaned up. Care to join me?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-07-2007, 16:44:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Sort of awake," she admitted, looking around for her shirt, which, she discovered, had been tossed onto the back of a chair just out of reach.&nbsp; "That would have been worse.&nbsp; I'd be blushing until next month," she said, trying to act calm, but secretly thrilled at the compliment.<br><br>Still trying to keep up the calm act, she slid out of the bed and stepped over to get her shirt.&nbsp; It was one thing for him to see her in the heat of passion, but the cold light of day -- figuratively speaking -- felt different, and she couldn't look at him as she slipped the shirt on and started to button it.&nbsp; "Could I?" she asked hopefully.&nbsp; "I mean, I know you're busy, I don't want to keep you from anything else."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>06-07-2007, 17:01:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He watches her try to reach the shirt and smiles as she has to reveal herself to do it.&nbsp; "You are too hot my girl."&nbsp; He makes a show of watching her, feet up onthe table and sipping his coffee, "I wish I had thought to bring that shirt over here."<br><br>He waits for her to join him at the table, "Most of my 'work' here is making sure that everyone has something to do, keep thier minds off things from the past and thier hands busy so they feel needed."&nbsp; He drops his eyes to his coffee cup for a minute, "Most of the time I do that well enough."&nbsp; Still looking into the cup as he swrils it, "The folks in town just cannot seem to understand that cooperation is the better way."<br><br>He looks back up and smiles again, "Enough of my problems though. Lets get cleaned up."&nbsp; He finishes his coffee and looks over at her, "I want to be the first out the door though, I want to see the looks you get going to your tent for clothes."&nbsp; he laughs then goes over and places the cup in the bucket that serves as a sink.&nbsp; "I know I enjoy your outfit."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-07-2007, 17:17:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie focused determinedly on the buttons.&nbsp; "Well, maybe you'll remember next time," she said, distracting herself with thoughts of what she might have had to do to earn her shirt back.<br><br>She sighed when he mentioned the town.&nbsp; "Most of them do want to cooperate.&nbsp; But most of them are also afraid to speak up, about anything," she said seriously.&nbsp; "It'll change, sooner or later," she added.&nbsp; "Someday someone with some sense will do something."<br><br>Then she glared at his back as he went to rinse out his cup.&nbsp; "I knew I should've worn pants last night," she muttered, making sure every button was fastened except the very top one, and the shirt covered as much as it could.&nbsp; "Is this my intitation?&nbsp; Making it back to my tent half-naked, with everyone staring?"&nbsp; She tried to sound annoyed, but a smile quirked at the corner of her mouth.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>06-07-2007, 17:26:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Intitation? Not at all, that would be when I took the shirt to the tent and made you go naked while I called everyones attention to you."&nbsp; He smiles and hugs her tight and whispers, "But I don't want to share."<br><br>He waits for her at the door, holding it open for her.&nbsp; As she leaves he steps back inside for a moment, then comes back out and follows her to her tent.&nbsp; As she crawls into the low opening of the pup tent, revealing just a quick peek of her ass, he laughs and tosses her sleeping bag in after her.&nbsp; "If you had remembered this it would have been less of a show." <br><br>he chuckles and walks away a little bit, again speaking to the refugees that are not yet off to thier tasks, smiling and making them feel welcome.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-07-2007, 17:39:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie stuck her tongue out at him, but hugged him back fiercely.&nbsp; She was sore in places she wasn't used to being sore, she realized, and a bit tired, but all that was just a tantalizing reminder.<br><br>The walk back wasn't nearly as bad as she'd feared, with nearly everyone busy preparing for the day.&nbsp; Many of them looked, all right, but mostly restricted themselves to smiles and whispers rather than staring or laughing.&nbsp; She fairly dove into the tent, awkwardly trying to cover everything at the same time.<br><br>Then the sleeping back collided with her backside, and she let out a squawk of protest.&nbsp; "Men," she muttered, just loudly enough to be heard outside her tent.&nbsp; She rustled around, gathering up clothes and her new boots, determined to be absolutely fully dressed the next time anyone saw her.&nbsp; In spite of what Paul had said about stealing, she double-checked the codeine anyway, just to reassure herself, slipped on her pants and boots, and then stepped outside, hoping to join Paul discreetly.&nbsp; <em>Optimist,</em> she told herself.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>06-07-2007, 18:16:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul is still talking to people as she comes out of her tent, even dressed she is lovely and the distracted looks of some of the men let him know she is coming.&nbsp; "Better now?" he asks, "Lets go then."&nbsp; He smiles at those near him and says he will see them later.<br><br>Placing his hand on the small over her back he guides her toward the main door, now open for the day, and out into the clearing.&nbsp; The weather is clear and somewhat cool but it's early yet and the weather holds promise of a warm one.<br><br>Paul starts off down the path toward the pond, moving along it easily until they get to the clearing.&nbsp; He hands her a small net bag that she can see contains some soap, shampoo and a towel.&nbsp; He smiles and pulls her in for a kiss, then whispers "As far as your 'men' comment earlier dear, it did not seem that you had a problem with one last night."&nbsp; He kisses her again, and turns to the 'mens bath', "Now behave yourself, there may be others that show up&nbsp; and we would not want to give then too much of a show."&nbsp; <br><br>As he releases her and starts to the bath he does give one of her breasts a gentle squeeze, "I just cannot keep my hands off."&nbsp; With that he turns and walks under the flap covering&nbsp; his side of the pond.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-07-2007, 18:30:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie attracted attention, as expected, but was surprised and pleased to see that it was more looks at her, followed by slightly envious looks at Paul.&nbsp; She stood a little straighter, wanting him to be proud of her, and was proud herself that he put his hand to her back -- a small gesture, but also a sign to the others to keep away.<br><br>When he handed her the bag, her eyes went huge with surprise, and she returned his kiss eagerly.&nbsp; "Thank you," she murmured, then blushed at his comment.&nbsp; "Well, last night you weren't throwing sleeping bags at me," she said, smiling.&nbsp; She lowered her gaze demurely as he cautioned against giving anyone a show.&nbsp; "I'll behave if you will," she said, smiling.&nbsp; With a quick glance around to make sure no one else could see, she unfastened her pants and slipped them off, looking shyly over at Paul to see if he'd noticed, before slipping behind one of the blankets cordoning off the ladies' side.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>06-07-2007, 18:48:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Tease," he says over his shoulder as he heads in.&nbsp; He lowers himself in the slightly warm water and starts to bathe.&nbsp; Noticing he is alone on his side of the tent for the moment, he moves near the blanket seperating the pond. "Marie?" he says, "As a note, I run the place I don't have to behave.&nbsp; You, on the other hand, could get a spanking."&nbsp; <br><br>He laughs and continues to clean up, he shaves as well, being used to being clean cut. He takes slightly longer then normal and steps out to see if she is ready yet.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-07-2007, 18:59:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"You wouldn't dare!" Marie shot back, laughing.&nbsp; "Okay, maybe you would dare, but you'd better not," she added, still giggling.<br><br>Though it was distracting to know that he was so close, the shampoo and soap were also distracting.&nbsp; She hadn't had a good scrub since leaving town, and she was going to enjoy this.&nbsp; It had been nice of him to get the things for her -- though perhaps it was also self-defense, if she was going to spend any length of time in his room.<br><br>She blushed at the thought, washing her hair thoroughly and then lathering up the rest of her, humming to herself.&nbsp; Since Paul would probably be quicker, she did try to hurry a little, not wanting to make him wait.&nbsp; There would be other baths...<br><br>Stepping out, she began to dry herself on the towel, still surprisingly new-looking and fluffy, and went to peer around one of the blanket dividers to check on him... at the same moment he was coming around to check on her.&nbsp; "Oh!" she exclaimed, laughing again as they nearly collided.&nbsp; "Great minds think alike," she said, managing to refrain from covering herself with the towel.&nbsp; There was no one else to see, and he hadn't said anything about not giving <em>him</em> a show.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>06-07-2007, 20:17:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Smiling he moves his hands around her inside the towel and pulls her in tight.&nbsp; "You clean up nice."&nbsp; He slides his hands down and grabs her ass giving her a quick squeeze on the cheeks.&nbsp; "Now doctor," he grins, "I'll take you back inside and show you what medical supplies you are going to have to work with."&nbsp; <br><br>He releases her and watches as she gets dressed, "It was more fun wathing you take them off." he comments.&nbsp; <br><br>When she finishes he walks beside her back to the bunker, "Put your stuff away and meet me near where we got your clothes yesterday."&nbsp; He points to the gap in the piles of boxes and pallets, "I need to go get some keys."&nbsp; He gives her a quick kiss and heads off towards his quarters.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-07-2007, 20:32:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, sir," Marie said, snapping off a fairly correct salute, though the fact that she had only a towel to cover herself wasn't exactly army regulation.&nbsp; She felt almost giddy with happiness, and danced around a little at his comment, like a stripper in reverse.&nbsp; But she turned more serious as they approached the bunker and she went to drop off her things, also pausing to retrieve the codeine.&nbsp; And when someone she couldn't identify sent a wolf whistle her way, she was still in such a good mood that she only smiled and threw a wave over her shoulder.<br><br>She returned to the agreed spot in the storage area, glancing around curiously at the stacks and stacks of supplies.&nbsp; Belatedly, she realized that if only a small fraction of boxes held medical supplies, her little stash of codeine was -- well, almost laughable.&nbsp; It was immensely valuable in the town, where looting had been rampant the first few weeks, and at least it had shown her good faith.&nbsp; Still, she had a feeling she was about to be embarrassed.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>06-07-2007, 21:02:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul drops off his dirty stuff in his room, grabs a keyring and, after a quick comb through his hair, heads out to meet Marie.&nbsp; As he meets up with her he smiles and casually takes her hand, "Most of this is food and clothing," he explains as he guides her to an area where a wire mesh cage is attached to the side of the bunker, "This area is where I keep some of the more sensitive items locked up."&nbsp; He takes the keyring and locating the proper one opens the door, "There is not much theft here on the whole, but some things&nbsp; may be just a bit much of a temptation."<br><br>Inside the cage, there are several shelves of medical supplies, mostly bandages, suture kits, and a few boxes of various pills, mostly antibodies.&nbsp; "I have a few pain killers, but not a lot of stronger stuff.&nbsp; Apparently having the funds dosen't mean you can get anything."<br><br>He points to a second cage, slightly larger then the one they are standing in, filled with large boxes mostly marked with military insignia, "It seems that ways to cause pain," he frowns slightly, "are much more readily available."<br><br>"Take a look and see if there is anything we really need to get."&nbsp; He roams around the area a little bit as he talks, "I'm going to have a scavenger hunt in a few days I think, north along the highway, and see if we can find someplace that may still have useful items."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-07-2007, 21:19:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie nodded, glancing around but moving straight towards the boxes of pills.&nbsp; She added her codeine to the supply of painkillers, which was impressive to her eyes, but still, she knew, not enough.&nbsp; It would never be enough.<br><br>She glanced over at what was apparently a cage full of weapons, also frowning, and turned away to study the real treasures.&nbsp; "More antiseptic," she said after a moment.&nbsp; "Alcohol pads, anything like that.&nbsp; That's probably easier to find than pills, and if you've got antiseptic, you won't need the pills in the first place.&nbsp; More sterile bandages would be good, too."<br><br>She paused and turned to look at Paul.&nbsp; "I know first aid and a lot of the basics, but that's about it, you know.&nbsp; My father was a pharmacist, so he taught me some things, and I'll do whatever I can, of course, but -- well, just so you know where things stand."&nbsp; She paused again, a worried frown crossing her face.&nbsp; "I heard rumors there were bandits to the north," she said quietly.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>06-07-2007, 21:46:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"My dear girl, there are bandits, bad guys, rape gangs and everything else you can think of everywhere these days.&nbsp; Hell, anyone outside of here probably thinks the same of us."&nbsp; Paul shrugs, "I guess its a perspective thing. The war did not pick all the right people to kill it seems."<br><br>He looks around the cage and makes note of her list, "Marie, your knowledge of medicine is probably more then any 2 others in the bunker, including mine.&nbsp; I may never have a 'Doctor' here but just thinking we have something even close will give all these people just one less thing to worry about."&nbsp; <br><br>He looks into her eyes and finishes, "This place is somewhat better then being out in the open, a little luck on my part got this here.&nbsp; These people are homeless and scared and if we can work together here now, maybe, just maybe, in a few years this could actually be a real foothold on getting the world back."<br><br>"I'm not the new savior, I'm going to guide those that care to follow. Thats all."<br><br>After a pause he smiles a bit, "Sermon over, lets head back and get some lunch.&nbsp; Maybe if its quiet I can talk you into a little dessert as well."&nbsp; He moves out of the cage and waits for her to join him, closing it and checking that it is secure.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-07-2007, 21:58:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie listened quietly as he talked, then, solemnly, stretched up and kissed him.&nbsp; She followed him out of the cage, at first not understanding his dessert reference, then blushing as she caught on and deciding he must be teasing.<br><br>Taking hold of his hand, she squeezed it and looked up at him for a moment.&nbsp; "I wish there was someone leading in the town.&nbsp; That's all they really need there."&nbsp; She smiled wistfully, then turned to walk back into the main area.<br><br>"And I know there are bandits everywhere, but I heard there was a really bad gang to the north," she added.&nbsp; "I know you'll be careful, I just wanted to mention it."&nbsp; She felt a sudden stab of panic at the possibility that something might happen to him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>06-07-2007, 22:38:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He talks as they move toward the front part of the bunker, "The town has to make thier own decision, and with a few exceptions," he smiles and winks at her, "one rather exceptional one, most have decided to stay there.&nbsp; They all know about this place, and I have put few restrictions on who can come here, if they want they can come."<br><br>They arrive at Pauls quarters and he heads in, "What do you want for lunch, I have all manner of MRE's."&nbsp; He leans in and whispers, "I've heard rumors that some even taste close to what they say they are."<br><br>Opening the door he holds it open for her, "After you my dear"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-07-2007, 22:46:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie smiled, pleased, at his comments about her being the exception, but she shook her head.&nbsp; "Well, everyone has heard about this place, of course, but lately the mayor's been trying to convince everyone that all the stories are wrong -- that this is just a hideout for bandits.&nbsp; I don't think most people believe him yet, but if he keeps saying it long enough, well, maybe they will believe.&nbsp; But you're right... there's not much we can do about that anyway."<br><br>She went into his quarters, feeling at home, though she tried to fight the feeling back.&nbsp; She couldn't assume, as dearly as she wanted to.&nbsp; "Hm, let's see.&nbsp; Do you have anything that tastes like ham?&nbsp; Or at least claims to?" she asked, pretending to give the issue serious consideration.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>06-07-2007, 23:34:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Crossing to the cabinet of his MREs he finds some that are indeed marked ham, "I have some, not the heatable ones though."&nbsp; He takes them to the table and sets one in front of her.&nbsp; Opening his is looks at it and laughs, "How about 'Ham-like substance'?"&nbsp; taking the fork he takes a bite, "Well, there is a hint of ham flavoring.&nbsp; After awhile you get used to them but you would not believe how bad I would love a nice peice of real meat right now."<br><br>He eats quietly for a little bit then looks at Marie, "How many in town would come up if they were given the real story?&nbsp; Maybe we could bring someone up to take a look around that may go back and help us out." His face has the look of thought for a few moments, "Any one other then the Mayor and his gang that hold any influence?
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-07-2007, 23:44:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Okay, we'll both pretend really hard and maybe we can convince ourselves that it's ham," Marie suggested, nibbling at it cautiously.<br><br>She considered his question carefully before replying, her eyes a little sad.&nbsp; "There used to be a town council, five people.&nbsp; The mayor disbanded it, though, a few months ago when things started to go bad.&nbsp; But most of them are still around.&nbsp; Three of them, anyway.&nbsp; The town might still listen to them.&nbsp; I'm sure the mayor would love to turn people against them, but it isn't so easy to change people's minds about someone they see every day, so he really hasn't tried yet."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>07-07-2007, 00:44:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He considers her words as they work on thier meal.&nbsp; He finishes his meal and again puts the cookies in his pocket for later.&nbsp; He takes his waste to the container then stands there looking at Marie then, walks over and stands behind her.&nbsp; He moves her hair to one side exposing her neck and bends to kiss the bare flesh, "Now my dear, let's talk about that dessert," he whispers.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-07-2007, 14:33:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie smiled as he moved his lips to her neck, tilting her head to make it easier for him.&nbsp; "You don't want your cookies?" she teased, raising a hand and resting it against his cheek.&nbsp; She still didn't think he was quite serious about actually <em>doing</em> anything now, but she certainly wasn't going to object to a little playing.&nbsp; "Mm, that's nice," she murmured, turning her head in hopes of a kiss on the mouth.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>09-07-2007, 15:49:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As she moves ehr head to give him batter access to her neck he licks a slow trail to her ear and whispers, "I think your sweeter then the cookies."&nbsp; When she turns her head to him he moves his mouth to meet hers and kisses her deeply, tounge probing her mouth.<br><br>Breaking the kiss after lingering just a bit longer, "Definitly better then the cookies." he says smiling.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-07-2007, 16:14:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"You taste pretty good yourself," she murmured, shyly, turning in her chair to reach him better.&nbsp; She stretched up to run a row of little kisses along his jaw, her fingers playing gently with his hair.&nbsp; "This is a nice dessert."&nbsp; And it was awfully tempting just to forget about all the people who might hear them...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>09-07-2007, 16:52:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As they kiss Paul slips a hand down and unbuttons the first few buttons of her shirt, giving himself a little room to reach in and run his fingers under the edge of her bra and toy with the soft flesh it held.&nbsp; "Too hot, but such a pleasant distraction."&nbsp; <br><br>He kisses her deeply again and his fingers move under her clothing further to just be able to tease her nipple.&nbsp; As he does there is a sudden knowck at the door and his man Thomas steps in, "Paul, we have a problem," Paul turns to hear what is going on briefly giving Thomas a view of Maries slightly exposed breast. "Oh, sorry to inturupt." he says, but smiling nonetheless at the view.<br><br>"Better now then in ten minutes," Paul relplies, "whats the problem?"<br><br>"We have about a dozen or so coming up from the direction of town, Armed and trying to be sneaky so I don't thinks it's a friendly visit.'<br><br>"Oh hell, hand out weapons to the men and get ready to lock it down," Paul says, his mind shifting to full military mode, "We'll go out and meet them."&nbsp; He turns and hands Marie a key, "our medic may have work soon, stay inside and get ready."&nbsp; He looks over to Thomas, "Send two men to me and we'll head out the backway."<br><br>As Thomas heads off to get everything ready, Paul goes and gets his boots on, then opens the footocker and pulls out a rifle, a sidearm and several clips for each.&nbsp; "I'll be back shortly," he says as he slaps the holster to his belt and checks both weapons on his way to the door.&nbsp; He stops for a moment and kisses her, "Be ready love."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-07-2007, 17:13:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie hastily covered herself, but just a fraction too late to avoid Thomas' grin.&nbsp; She promptly busied herself with tidying up the remains of her meal, to help hide her embarrassment.<br><br>But the report of armed men made her forget everything else, and she turned to listen, wide-eyed.&nbsp; She hadn't heard any rumors of any forays before she'd left the town, but the mayor might have ordered one on the spur of the moment.&nbsp; He was too unpredictable these days.<br><br>She took the key quietly, watching as Thomas left and Paul made his preparations.&nbsp; There was a cold knot of fear in her stomach, though she did her best to keep her face calm.&nbsp; She clung to him hard for just a moment as he kissed her.&nbsp; Wordlessly, she nodded as he told her to be ready, her heart racing, and not only from fear.&nbsp; "Be careful, love," she whispered.&nbsp; And then she watched him leave.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>09-07-2007, 17:57:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul heads out the door, meeting with the two others he had said to be sent to him.&nbsp; These three headed back toward the back of hte bunker as about fifteen others headed out the front. Paul and the two men slips out a small escape tunnel at the back end of the bunker and move forward to flank the invaders. <br><br>The door is locked behind them and the bunker is sealed from the battle about to begin.<br><br>The men from the bunker meet those from the town just inside the 100 yard marking about halfway to the front of the bunker.&nbsp; The woods erupt into gunfire, the men from the bunker have the advantage knowing the area better, better weapons, and a slight advantage of numbers.&nbsp; The fire fight is brief but bloody, six of the men from town are killed, and two wounded.&nbsp; There are two from the bunker that are hit, one man, Joey, is killed instantly as a bullet passes through his neck and into his back.&nbsp; Paul is also hit, a bullet striking him mid thigh but seems to have missed bone or major arteries.<br><br>Thomas helps Paul to the clearing where the townies are kneeling, surounded by Paus men, having surrendered after seeing several of thier number fall.<br><br>"What do we do with them Paul?" Thomas asks.&nbsp; <br><br>Holding himself up against Thomas, Paul looks at the prisoners, "We've no where to keep them, and I am pissed enough to have them all dead," he says.&nbsp; "I think though that they need to go home and let people know what they are up against."<br><br>Looking at the group of men from town Paul says, "Leave your weapons, take your dead and wounded.&nbsp; Remember that you all came up here to start shit, we have not come to you.&nbsp; Tell your mayor that he is going to keep losing people if he tries this again.&nbsp; Tell the people in town that would listen to reason that I will not&nbsp; hold them responsible for that lunatics actions if they wish to join us up here."<br><br>Turning to his men, still aided in standing by Thomas, "Get thier weapons, escort them about a mile.&nbsp; A couple of you get Joey's body and bring it to bury."<br><br>"Thomas, I think I may still need just a bit of help getting back to the bunker," Paul winces.<br><br>His orders given and acted on they begin thier trek back to the bunkers door.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-07-2007, 18:44:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As soon as the doors were sealed, Marie set to work.&nbsp; Remembering what Paul had said, about much of his job being simply to keep people busy, she did what she could there.&nbsp; She asked two of the women to help her sort and fold bandages and blankets, and set a few other people to work setting aside an area to use for triage, which she hoped would be unnecessary.&nbsp; Of course there would be injuries, but if there were too many serious ones...<br><br>But she kept her fears from showing on her face -- at least she thought she did -- and kept herself at least looking busy.&nbsp; Everyone was tense, they all had people they cared about out there, and the best they could do at the moment was keep from going crazy.&nbsp; Two or three older children were racing around non-stop, running from the door the men had left through all around the bunker in a constant circle, wanting to be the first to hear news.<br><br>It really didnt take long to get news; Marie and nearly every other person inside felt like they'd aged months, at least, but the battle wasn't a long one.&nbsp; Soon a boy of about fourteen was running through the common area, yelling that they were coming back and someone was dead.&nbsp; Marie wasn't the only one who had to hide panic at that.<br><br>The boy's mother shushed him quickly, saying he couldn't know anyone was dead and not just injured, but the damage was done.&nbsp; Marie made one last check of her first aid supplies, making sure she was as ready as she could be, then got up and walked over to the door to meet them.&nbsp; She wanted to run over, to yell Paul's name and not calm down until he answered her, but she walked, hurried but not panicked.<br><br>And at last, she saw them.&nbsp; One man was being carried by two others, and if all the blood on his clothes was his, he was certainly dead.&nbsp; But he was not Paul.&nbsp; Her knees went weak and she steadied herself with one hand on the door frame.<br><br>Then she did see Paul, with Thomas helping him walk, and she grew tense again.&nbsp; But it was only his leg, as far as she could see.&nbsp; He'd be all right.&nbsp; She wouldn't let him be anything else.<br><br>She stepped aside to let the men carry their grim burden inside, and winced as she heard someone cry out in anguish.&nbsp; She remembered meeting the young man, but his name escaped her until she heard a girl sobbing for her Joey.&nbsp; Then Paul was nearly to the door, and she stepped up to meet him.&nbsp; "I thought I told you to be careful," she said, eyeing his wound, torn between worry over his leg and sheer relief.&nbsp; But there was pure joy shining in her eyes at seeing him.<br><br>She helped guide Paul inside, sitting him on the edge of a cot she'd appropriated.&nbsp; "Is anyone else hurt?" she asked, trying to be businesslike in front of Thomas.&nbsp; The wound wasn't too bad, the bullet having gone straight through, and she sighed in relief.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>09-07-2007, 19:16:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul sets on the cot with the help of Thomas and Marie, "I was careful, I tried to catch it good." He tries a smile, "Besides, you should have seen the losing side."&nbsp; Still businesslike sitting there on the cot, "Thomas, go talk to Joey's girl, tell her I'll talk to her shortly, I'm sorry, and she dosen't have to worry about anything, I'll take care of her."<br><br>Thomas leaves with a nod,&nbsp; Paul tells a couple others to put away the weapons and get someone with shovels out front for a grim task.<br><br>Immediate items taken care of he turns his attention back to Marie, "Guess I really am not superman huh? Wanna play doctor?" he says, trying to smile despite the pain.&nbsp; Looking at his wound as she works on it, "I'm not going to be running races anytime soon am I?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-07-2007, 19:52:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The place was full of people quietly reuniting, any rejoicing tempered by the girl's sobs.&nbsp; Marie focused on the wound as Paul organized things, cutting open the torn fabric to get a better look.&nbsp; For a minute all she could think of was what might have happened -- Paul bleeding to death out in the forest, the bullet fracturing his leg and leaving him unable to walk, the leg having to be amuptated...<br><br>She bit her lip, trying to get hold of herself as he turned to speak to her.&nbsp; "No races for you," she said firmly, fighting to keep her voice steady.&nbsp; "This isn't much of a challenge for me, lucky for you.&nbsp; If you'd done something complicated to yourself, you'd really be in trouble.&nbsp; You have to take off your pants," she finished, in the same tense tone of voice.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>09-07-2007, 20:04:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul looks at her face, reading the concern she is trying to hide.&nbsp; He starts working on the belt, "Should I yell rape?" he teases as he starts working the pants down.&nbsp; He reaches out and runs his fingers through her hair.&nbsp; "I'm going to be fine, I got a good doctor."<br><br>He looks around, "I'm going to need to talk to her," he says pointing to Joeys' girl, "I hate that part of the job."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-07-2007, 20:26:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She couldn't quite muster a smile at his little joke, and nearly burst into tears when he said he had a good doctor, but somehow she felt better anyway.&nbsp; She was lucky...<br><br>Her hands moved to help him with his pants, the gesture feeling intimate, even comfortable, in spite of the circumstances, and nodded.&nbsp; "Do you want me to go with you?&nbsp; I mean, I know I don't know her, but she might feel better with another girl around.&nbsp; And I'd rather not let you out of my sight for for the next, oh, few years or so, anyway."&nbsp; She smiled, but wasn't really kidding.<br><br>The pants out of the way, she turned next to cleaning the wound, getting her supplies ready and frowning.&nbsp; "This is the part that hurts.&nbsp; Do you want something right away for the pain?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>09-07-2007, 20:34:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Can't you just kiss it and make it better?" he smiles, "Besides, I think I rather enjoy the look of your kneeling between my legs."&nbsp; He smiles at her, "Do what you need to do dear, if it keeps hurting later we'll worry about it then."<br><br>He looks over at the other woman, "Hell I don't even remember her name, and I think I would rather have a talk with her when I have my pants on and am able to at least sit on my own."&nbsp; Frowning a little, "Maybe after we get me back to my room you can bring her in, I'd rather not have this talk in public."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-07-2007, 20:57:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Now she did smile a little, though the worry was still there.&nbsp; "I'll be as quick as I can, but I have to make sure the wound's clean," she said, bracing herself.<br><br>"Don't worry, though, I'll make sure you look decent before you have to talk to anyone.&nbsp; And I'll find out her name."&nbsp; She had gauze and antiseptic ready in her hands, with clean bandages waiting at her elbow.&nbsp; "Ready?"&nbsp; And at his signal, she set to work, her movements tense but sure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>09-07-2007, 22:06:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He grimaces as she starts working on the wound but keeps his leg still, "I'd still rather you just kissed it," he says through clenched teeth.<br><br>When she finishes dressing his leg he looks at the bandages, "Not bad, you make that look like you knew what you were doing."&nbsp; He shifts on the cot, "Do you think you could help me back to the room so I can get some pants back on?&nbsp; Unless you want all the ladies out here to find out what you were enjoying last night."&nbsp; He pushes himself uphis weight supported on his good leg, but his face still shows the pain of the effort.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-07-2007, 22:30:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				By the time she was done, Marie looked nearly as pale as Paul.&nbsp; But everything had gone well, she was confident the wound was clean, and if it was kept properly covered and tended there'd be no infection.&nbsp; Slowly, she let herself unclench.<br><br>Then she sprang up, immediately tense again as Paul stood up.&nbsp; "Careful!" she exclaimed.&nbsp; "Don't you dare mess up that bandage, it's perfect."&nbsp; She scrambled to help support his weight.&nbsp; "You should really stay in bed for a few days," she fretted, very aware of the pain he must be in and doing her best to make it easier for him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>09-07-2007, 22:46:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Does the doctor come with the bed rest order?" he asks smiling through the pain.&nbsp; He stops, leaning against her and reachine over turns her face to his so&nbsp; he can kiss her.&nbsp; "I promise I'll take it easy, after I take care of Joey and talk to his girl ok?"&nbsp; <br><br>He walks, with her help to his room, "Help me get some pants on and get to the table, then I'll talk to her."&nbsp; &nbsp;He frowns, "We've got nothing resembling a preacher here so I guess the services fall to me to."<br><br>He stays deep in thought as he gets dressed again, then as they make it to the table and get him seated, his foot raised on a box to keep it elevated, "He is our first KIA Marie, I don't like it, and I do not want any more."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-07-2007, 23:14:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"She does if that'll make you stay in bed," Marie replied.&nbsp; He was, she had a feeling, going to be a difficult patient, for all his promises of taking it easy.&nbsp; But she helped him find a relatively loose pair of pants and put them on, wincing with him every time he tried to hide a stab of pain, and not missing the darkly thoughtful look on his face.<br><br>"I know," she said quietly.&nbsp; "I don't want to see any more bullet wounds.&nbsp; We'll figure something out.&nbsp; The town will rebel soon if this keeps up.&nbsp; It won't last."&nbsp; She went over to him, finally letting the professional mask slip a little as she bent down to kiss him.&nbsp; "I don't ever want to see you hurt again, either."&nbsp; She hugged him fiercely for a moment, then stepped back, smiling ruefully.<br><br>"Sorry, I guess I shouldn't bruise you anywhere else.&nbsp; Do you want something now for the pain?&nbsp; We'd better save the hard stuff for when you're trying to sleep, but I could get you aspirin."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>09-07-2007, 23:30:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Asprin would be fine for now love," he responded, "and believe it or not I would rather not catch any more bullets either." After a moments thought, "I think there are a few sets of crutches in the back as well, While I do love walking around with my arm around you, I would like to be a little mobile on my own."<br><br>He holds her as she hugs him, "I'll try to rest, honest, but I still have to take care of the rest of these people."&nbsp; Hugging her tighter, "I need to talk to Joeys' lady now if you would not mind getting her for me?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>09-07-2007, 23:34:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No, of course I don't mind.&nbsp; Except I hate to let go of you," she added with a smile.&nbsp; "she kissed him, lightly, but lingeringly.&nbsp; "There, does that make it feel any better?"<br><br>With one last little squeeze, she let go at last and headed off on her errands.&nbsp; "I'll be right back with that aspirin and then have her come in, okay?&nbsp; Do you want me to stay while you talk?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>09-07-2007, 23:46:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiles as she kisses him, "Thanks love, and yes it may be a good idea if you stayed, we may both need a little moral support."&nbsp; He watches her as she turns and walks to the door, "Marie?" he says waiting for&nbsp; her to pause, "Gods you got a nice ass" He smiles, he knows he in not lying about it.&nbsp; <br><br>As soon as she is out of sight he rolls his chair over and gets himself a glass of water and an MRE, getting shot is hungry work he thinks to himself.&nbsp; He rolls back to the table and starts to eat, <em>"I am going to catch hell for that," </em> he thinks.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-07-2007, 00:27:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie rolled her eyes, allowing herself a little smile before she had to get back to the serious business of living -- and dying.&nbsp; She first found a guard who wasn't busy and asked him for Joey's girlfriend's name, which turned out to be Allison.&nbsp; Then she gathered up some of the medical supplies she'd had out, which she fortunately hadn't needed to use, and headed back to the storage area with them.<br><br>Things were just starting to settle back to normal in some places, though there was of course still confusion and sorrow around Allison.&nbsp; Marie was glad to see that several others were there with the girl, comforting her as best they could.&nbsp; One of the mourners watched her as she went past, his expression unreadable but somehow faintly unsettling.<br><br>But she had work to do.&nbsp; She got out two aspirin for Paul, noting that carefully on an old inventory sheet, and then found a pair of crutches.&nbsp; Now there wasn't much stalling left; they'd have to talk to Allison.<br><br>She asked the same guard to give her three minutes, and then ask the girl to come in to Paul's room.&nbsp; "Here," she said, setting the aspirin down and leaning the crutches against the wall off to the side.&nbsp; "She'll be in in a few minutes... will you have time to finish eating?&nbsp; I guess you will, the rate you're gobbling that down," she added, smiling a little.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>10-07-2007, 00:57:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He works on the rest of the meal, not really hungry considering the tasks ahead, "As ready as I'll ever be for this," he says and takes the asprin.<br><br>A minute later a knock at the door and Allison peeks around the corner.&nbsp; "Come in Allison, have a seat," Paul says and points to a chair next to Marie, "Allison, I am sorry about Joey, and I know that no matter how much I say that it's not going to make it better or change things."&nbsp; He adjusts himself a little in the chair across from the girls, "I want you to know that we're going to take care of you here, Joey is our first verteran and, as far as I see, as his girl you should be taken care of.&nbsp; I know you help out around here and everything, and I know you are aware of what some of the ladies chose to do for room and board.&nbsp; You are not required to do that, I will let everyone know to behave themselves."<br><br>He looks at Marie for a moment then turns back to Allisons teary face, "We don't have any kind of minister here so later when we lay him to rest I'll say a few words, for what I can, you are welcome to say something perhaps a little more about him personally as you have known him longer and better then I."<br><br>Paul takes the crutch, pushes himself up on it and hobbles around the table.&nbsp; He takes Allisons hands and trying to smile a little, "It's real bad now dear, I know, I really do, but it gets better."<br><br>Paul guides her to her feet and gives her a comforting hug, "If you need anything let me know, really, you know where to find me and no one will give you a hard time if you need me or Marie."<br><br>Another hug and a few words between them, she leaves.&nbsp; He turns on the crutch and hugs Marie, "I hope you don't mind that I volunteered you there."&nbsp; He sits on the edge of the table and lifts the crutch, making a few adjustments to it.&nbsp; " I would rather not have to go through that again."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-07-2007, 01:05:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie shook her head sadly.&nbsp; "I just wish I could do more for her.&nbsp; For everyone."&nbsp; She went over and sat next to him, watching him adjust the crutch.&nbsp; "Well, for what it's worth, my limited medical skills and I will do our best to make sure you don't have to do that again."&nbsp; Leaning over, she kissed him softly on the cheek.<br><br>"But we'll have to do something about the town.&nbsp; About the mayor, I mean.&nbsp; How bad was it?&nbsp; I mean... how serious did they seem?"&nbsp; She bit her lip, almost afraid of the answer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>10-07-2007, 15:57:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Putting his arm around her and pulling her close, "Serious enough to kill over."&nbsp; He strokes her side as he considers things, "I don't want to retaliate, no revenge.&nbsp; I have enough firepower locked away to take the town down to the streets, but that's what got us living in a hole in the ground to start with isn't it?"<br><br>"'Marie love," he says quietly, "I'm going to ask a question thats going to piss you off, I'll believe your answer, but I have to ask, even at the risk of you leaving because of it."&nbsp; He reaches up and, taking a light hold on her chin, locks eyes with her, "You were not sent up her to spy were you?&nbsp; They did make you leave?"<br><br>He frowns waiting for the answer, feeling he is the loser whatever answer he hears.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-07-2007, 16:21:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				At first she was only confused, then hurt crept in to her eyes.&nbsp; "They made me leave," she said tightly.&nbsp; "That son of a bitch wanted to make me his personal slave girl, and when I said no, they made me leave."<br><br>She turned away from him and took a few steps away, staring at the wall.&nbsp; "You really think I would do that?&nbsp; Come here and lie and pretend and -- and spy, set you up?"&nbsp; She was angry, all right, and her voice was also thick with tears, though she didn't quite turn to look at him, so he couldn't be sure if she was crying or not.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>10-07-2007, 16:45:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul sighs deeply, "Marie, I did not think so, and I would rather not have asked you at all."&nbsp; He stands up with the aid of the crutch and moves to her, placing his hand on her shoulder, "But now its something that I will never have to wonder about."<br><br>He releases her shoulder and turns, moving carefully back to his chair, "I would hope you didn't hate me Marie, though I would understand if you were to do so."&nbsp; He sits slowly, "I cannot and will not force you to stay, but please think about the people here, if not about me.&nbsp; We do need you here," added under his breath, "some as more then a doctor." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-07-2007, 17:07:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She didn't pull away when his hand touched her, though she didn't exactly respond, either.&nbsp; Her head turned at his last words, though, not quite sure she'd heard him correctly.<br><br>She stood quietly for a few more minutes, then turned back.&nbsp; There were a few tears on her face, but she wiped them away quickly.&nbsp; "I guess... I guess you had to ask," she said slowly.&nbsp; "Because of all the people here and everything.&nbsp; As... as long as you believe me now, I guess it's all right."&nbsp; She had her arms folded, hugging herself, and seemed very uncomfortable standing there, but also uncertain about where to go.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>10-07-2007, 17:59:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'll ask you to stay,"&nbsp; Paul says, suddenly looking tired from the days events already, "With me if you will, if not, I'll even fix your sleeping bag."<br><br>He watches her, hoping to see that this day does have an upside.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-07-2007, 18:08:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She hesitated for only a few seconds, though it felt like long minutes.&nbsp; "Stay... here?&nbsp; I mean, right here?&nbsp; All the time?"&nbsp; She bit her lip, looking everywhere but at him, then, finally, went over to him.<br><br>"I'll stay if you want me to," she whispered, barely loud enough to hear even though she was standing right next to him.&nbsp; She held out her hands, shyly, awkwardly, but there was a faint smile on her lips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>10-07-2007, 18:19:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Taking her hands, "Yes, here." A smilees returns to his lips slowly, "Well, not right here, sometimes I'll want you on the bed, sometimes on the table, sometimes..." He trails off smiling. <br><br>Gently pulling her toward him he guides her toward his lap, then remembers that might be a bad idea, "Damn, another reason to avoid getting shot, no lap for the lovely ladies to sit in." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-07-2007, 18:45:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Now she laughed a little, though she was still a little restrained.&nbsp; She leaned down and kissed him lightly on the lips.&nbsp; "That just saves me the trouble of fighting off all the other ladies competing to sit there," she said quietly.<br><br>"What if-- what if no one else trusts me?" she asked suddenly, her eyes worried.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>10-07-2007, 19:32:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He returns her kiss, "Not a lot of competition there love.&nbsp; As far as the other, they trust me, or they would not be here."&nbsp; Pulling her gently to him he guides her to sit on the uninjured leg.<br><br>"I think I'm going to have a town hall style meeting tomorrow," he says reaching around and pulling her in close to him, "we have a funeral to take care of today and I'm not using that as a soapbox."<br><br>He kisses her lightly, "And as a note doc, I'm still going to make my rounds," he smiles.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-07-2007, 19:46:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She sat very gingerly, still feeling awkward.&nbsp; As he hugged her, she did relax a little, but there was still worry in her eyes.&nbsp; "A meeting's probably a good idea.&nbsp; Then we can at least get any problems out in the open."<br><br>Then she turned and looked at him with something of her old glare.&nbsp; "So much for taking it easy," she said with faint accusation.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>10-07-2007, 20:10:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Holding her close, thankful things did not go nearly as bad as they could have, "I'll make you a deal doc, tonight in bed you can do all the work."<br><br>Putting his head against her arm, "Seriously love, there is too much going on right now for me to lay around playing the wounded leader.&nbsp; I need to be seen and heard to keep the normalacy level, such as it is, going." <br><br>Taking another deep breath, "For that matter I need to get Thomas and the others in here and start getting them on the same page."&nbsp; He starts to shift under her reaching for the crutch.&nbsp; "It only hurts a little doc, honest."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-07-2007, 20:14:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She still smiled a little, but sadly.&nbsp; "I know.&nbsp; Duty calls."&nbsp; She understood that, she did -- but it still hurt that it was duty that had made him ask that awful question.<br><br>"But you mean that <em>I</em> need to get Thomas and the others in here.&nbsp; You're going to stay there with your foot up.&nbsp; Doctor's orders."&nbsp; Now her smile was less sad, and she got up and bent over to kiss the top of his head.&nbsp; "I'll be right back."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>10-07-2007, 20:54:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A slight laugh escapes his lips, "If I had doctors that looked as good as you and offered the same incentives I would probably be much healthier then I am love."&nbsp; He sneaks a slight grope as she bend to kiss him, "Yes doc, I'll behave and stay here."&nbsp; <br><br>He considers a momanet, "I need Thomas and the rest of the regular guards, you need to be here too. I think I figured something out and I'll need your input."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-07-2007, 21:16:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh.&nbsp; All right."&nbsp; She fought off the urge to ask if the guards would mind.&nbsp; They'd find that out soon enough anyway.<br><br>She was back in a few moments with the men, all of them filing into the room and filling it pretty completely.&nbsp; She stayed off to the side -- if anyone did mind her being there, she might as well minimize the damage by keeping out of the way.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>10-07-2007, 21:40:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Waiting for everyone to get into the room, Paul surveys thier faces, all grim to be sure, but he looks for more.&nbsp; "Sorry everyone for the tight quarters but it seems that I'm taking up a little extra space after this morning."&nbsp; His eyes move from man to man as he continues, "A few points I want to make right p front before any comments, ok?"&nbsp; A few nods and several muttered 'OKs" from them is enough.<br><br>"Point one, Joeys girl, Allison I believe, is free rent, she is not a camp girl and the rest of the men need to be informed descretly. She is our first veterians mate and she will be treated and supplied as such."&nbsp; He looks around the gathering to see if anyone shows displeasure.<br><br>"Point two, we are not taking this war to the town.&nbsp; No retaliation, no revenge.&nbsp; If we do that we start all over what put us in this hold to start with and that is not where I want to lead us.&nbsp; We will start taking an active role in securing defectors and bringing them here.&nbsp; I don't think there are that many that will stay with him given the chance." Another looks around, this time a few of the men seem a little more upset.<br><br>"Point three, it seems that some are adding Marie showing up and us getting hit the next day as more then a coincedince. I think they are right in a manner, not in the fact that she is a spy, but that the mayors son lost his toy and got pissy. There is no way to stop a rumor without being a dictator so if thats what someone thinks lets just give them a more plausable reason."&nbsp; He looks over to Marie, "I trust these men Marie, and I trust you, you need to trust each other."<br><br>He looks back to the men again,&nbsp; "And as you all know," Paul smiles, "I know from experiance, that if I lost her as a toy I'd be pissy too."&nbsp; At that several of the men give a chuckle.&nbsp; Looking toward Marie again, "Though much more then a toy."<br><br>"One last thing, we need to get Joey buried before nightfall, let word out that we'll meet out front for a funeral of sorts in about two hours."<br><br>"Questions, complaints, arguments or name calling anyone?"&nbsp; He waits for responses then waves them out with a thanks for coming.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-07-2007, 21:53:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie couldn't look at anyone when Paul started talking about her&nbsp; -- she looked at the floor, suddenly finding her feet fascinating, her face flaming red.&nbsp; She didn't quite like everyone knowing about why she'd left the town, but given the circumstances, far better the truth than any wild rumors.&nbsp; Rumors just might get her thrown out again, in spite of whatever Paul could do.<br><br>She was still blushing when they left and she went over to Paul, still with that faint awkwardness.&nbsp; "Thank you for looking after Allison," she said quietly.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>10-07-2007, 22:10:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul stands up, again with the aid of his crutch and goes over to Marie, "They will say nothing directly, I trust them, you need to trust me as well."<br><br>He reaches out and holds her, as best he can trying to keep his balance. "I'm going to try to take care of anyone that is loyal. In Allisons case it's all I can do, before the war whe would have got his pension and a flag."<br><br>Shifting again, almost going over this time, Paul heads for his bed, "Now doc, I think I need a little nap.&nbsp; I'll find you a footlocker later if your sure you want to stay in here.&nbsp; He tries to sit on the bed, landing somewhat less then gracefully.&nbsp; "I am hoping your going to, despite the fact I never did hear an answer from you."<br><br>He looks at the bed and tries to get into it without the aid of his wounded leg, "You'd think that one could fall into bed rather easily wouldn't you?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-07-2007, 22:21:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie nodded, still a little embarrassed, but realizing that was the way things had to be handled.&nbsp; "Here, let me help you," she said, seeing his difficulty.&nbsp; It was an awkward maneuver, neither of them used to it, and though she managed to get him lying down without any undue pain on his part, she ended up half-stuck underneath him at first.<br><br>Giggling, she wriggled out and looked at him for a moment, smiling slightly.&nbsp; Then she kissed him.&nbsp; "Just rest.&nbsp; I'll wake you up in plenty of time for the funeral.&nbsp; And I'll go see if I can find a footlocker."<br><br>She paused, still with that slight smile on her face.&nbsp; "Just don't think you'll get forgiven for everything this easily.&nbsp; You're probably hoping I forgot all about that little comment about my ass, aren't you?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>10-07-2007, 22:59:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I said it was lovely," he replied, "at least it was a good comment."<br><br>He smiles and looks at&nbsp; her, "Getting a footlocker?&nbsp; I am to assume you are taking me up on my offer?"&nbsp; Smiling a bit, "You never did actually say 'yes'."&nbsp; <br><br>He tries to make himself a little more comfortable, "What does one have to do to be forgiven anyway?&nbsp; I hope it's something strenious."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-07-2007, 23:08:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"You <em>can't</em> do anything strenuous," Marie pointed out, helping him settle in.&nbsp; "So you'd better not get into any more trouble until you're feeling better."<br><br>She gave him one last little kiss before she turned to go.&nbsp; "And yes, by the way," she said, smiling at him over her shoulder.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>10-07-2007, 23:58:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Great, finally get a fantastic doctor and she's a tease," he jokes as she leaves him.<br><br>Apparently being shot still takes a lot out of a person and Paul falls asleep quickly, he does not sleep well however, but some sleep at this point is better then none.<br><br>He wakes to the sound of the door opening when marie returns to wake him.&nbsp; "Hello love, see?&nbsp; I can behave if I have too."&nbsp; He pushes himself up, resting back on his arms, "This is going to be a real bitch to do anything with." he complains, "No magic 'fix everything in five minutes pills?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 00:08:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie shook her head.&nbsp; "Nope, sorry.&nbsp; I just gave the last one away, so you're going to have to heal up the normal way, I'm afraid."<br><br>She sat on the edge of the bed and put her hand on his forehead.&nbsp; "You don't feel warm?&nbsp; The leg doesn't hurt any more than it did before?"&nbsp; Then she paused, smiling ruefully.&nbsp; "Okay, I'm fussing.&nbsp; Just let me know if anything changes or feels strange, okay?&nbsp; Anything, even if it seems silly.&nbsp; You should heal up just fine, but I don't want to take any chances."<br><br>She kissed him on the cheek.&nbsp; "I'll remember that you behaved when I have to change that bandage tonight," she said.&nbsp; Though still more quiet than usual, she was much more her old self now.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 00:21:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm fine, ok, with the exception of the hole in my leg."&nbsp; When she bends to kiss him he grabs her and pulls her onto the bed with him, "It's going to be better love."&nbsp; He holds her tight for a few minutes, not talking just feeling her near him.&nbsp; "I really hope you like this as much as I do," he smiles and gets a quick grope, "Now lets see if I cant get out of this bed and figure out a way to go to the head."&nbsp; <br><br>With a silly grin he adds, unless you want to come with me and hold...my hand."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 00:28:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She half-fell into his arms, and as they laid there quietly for a minute, she closed her eyes and slowly let herself relax.&nbsp; Now, again, she believed that everything really would get better...<br><br>All too soon it was time to get up and get moving, and she sighed quietly to herself as they sat up.&nbsp; "Head?" she echoed, confused for a moment, then realized what he meant.&nbsp; "Oh, I see.&nbsp; Is your... <em>hand</em> likely to need holding?" she asked, one eyebrow raised.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 00:36:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"One never knows about these things dear," he smiles.&nbsp; He gets the crutch under his arm and just manages to get to a standing position without eating the floor.<br><br>"Damn these things, great for walking on, but not much of a replacement."&nbsp; He takes a few steps around the room, using the single crutch and his good leg.&nbsp; "Well, if nothing else it'll remind me to be more careful next time."&nbsp; &nbsp;He moves to the door and get ready to leave, "Do you want to come with me?&nbsp; You can wait outside, I would not mind having someone around to help if I slip though."<br><br>He moves carefully through the door and towards the far wall where there were several Port a Johns.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 00:47:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"You do need a spotter, all right," Marie said, following along after him and trying not to flinch every time he looked off-balance.&nbsp; He'd need the crutch for a few days at least, preferably longer, and he'd have to get used to it.&nbsp; "I'll go in if you'd rather.&nbsp; I mean, I <em>am</em> a professional," she said, not quite keeping a straight face.&nbsp; "Up to you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 15:50:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Laughing at her comment, "Well, your good, but I don't know as I'd say you were ready to go pro yet.&nbsp; Oh, you mean as the doctor."&nbsp; He stops at the door and as he opens it, "If you hear a loud thud and the box shifts, assume I need help," he smiles and steps into the the port-a-john and closes the door.<br><br>After several minutes Paul exits, "See?, I'm a big boy and can go all by myself." he smiles.&nbsp; He starts making his way slowly to the front door then, not at all looking forward to the next event of the day. The bunker is all but empty as it seems most everyone has already headed out to the funeral.&nbsp; "I need you to throw something at me if I start talking too long love."&nbsp; <br><br>Reaching the clearing a short distance from the blast door Paul looks over the gathering.&nbsp; "Our first one and it looks just like everyone that I went too before the war."&nbsp; Joeys' body lays covered on a cot next to the makeshift grave, Allison standing next to it crying, a few closer friends near her for support.&nbsp; Paul makes his way around to her and hugs her gently, "Should we start?" he whispers. <br><br>With a nod from her he starts to make his way to the head of the grave.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 16:03:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Now this was awkward, Marie thought -- the only newcomer at the funeral, the only person here who hadn't known Joey.&nbsp; But if she was going to be any kind of a doctor, any kind of part of this community, this was where she had to be, offering quiet, unobtrusive sympathy.&nbsp; She stayed off to the side again, near enough to help Paul if he needed it, given his wound, but far enough away to give the mourners their space.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 16:44:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul stands at the head of the grave, giving a few moments for the crowd to settle.<br><br>"Ladies and gentleman, I will try to keep this brief, but you all know me too well to believe that." He smiles grimly.<br><br>Taking a breath he starts, "Truth be told, I did not know Joey as well as some of you did.&nbsp; I knew him well enough to know that he was a good man that took care in what he did and of those he cared about." He looks at Allison for a moment before continuing, "Joey is our first veteran.&nbsp; I hate that it happened, I am angered at those responsible, but I am not going to use this as a soapbox for that."<br><br>He looks around the crowd again, "We need to remember that Joey died defending our home, such as it is, and that in the future there may be more joining him.&nbsp; I am not a warlord and I really hope that we can keep that number low, hell, I wish that number could have stayed zero."&nbsp; A brief pause for a breath then Paul continues, "We have lost a good man, a friend to many of you, and a person that will be missed."<br><br>Standing as straight as he can, Paul finishes with, "Revenge and retaliation is not what we need right now, and there will be a public meeting tomorrow as to what plans are going to be made, tonight, we put Joey to rest, we mourn and celebrate his life."<br><br>Paul looks to Allison, "Would you like to add anything?"&nbsp; He steps to the side to give her room.<br><br>Allison step ups and briefly says her piece, visually still upset and finishes with, "I'll miss you Joey."&nbsp; She walks to the covered body and places a handfull of the local wildflowers on it before stepping back.<br><br>A signal from Paul and the cot is moved over the grave and, lowered by ropes, gently to rest.&nbsp; He moves near Allison again, he hugs her and whispers, "I'm sorry and am here if you need."<br><br>With that the crowd begins to move back inside and he waits for Marie to come to his side.&nbsp; "Well?" he says when she joins him, "Not too long and not to political right?" he asks as they start to move inside as well, the first sounds of the shovels doing thier grim work of covering the body fading behind them.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 17:02:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie shook her head, smiling a little.&nbsp; "No, that was good.&nbsp; Just right."&nbsp; She squeezed his free hand thoughtfully.&nbsp; "How will the meeting work?&nbsp; I mean, what if people want to fight?&nbsp; They don't seem like they do, but..."&nbsp; She shook her head.&nbsp; "It all comes back down to that awful man.&nbsp; It's him we really need to fight, not anyone else.&nbsp; We just have to get rid of him somehow."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 17:29:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul stops and reaches around to hold both her hands, he turns her to face him, "If we have to do something about him later then I will do it.&nbsp; I believe that if his people leave him he will have nothing to fight us with."&nbsp; Looking into her eyes deeply, "We cannot become him.&nbsp; I want agression to be the last chioce.&nbsp; If all he has left is him and a handfull of loyal people, then they cannot win based on numbers."<br><br>He smiles, still looking at her beautiful face, then moves in closer and kisses her deeply.&nbsp; When he finally breaks the kiss, he whispers, "I could not help it, your lips so looked like they needed that."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 17:37:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie hadn't quite meant aggression, but of course that was the obvious way, probably the easiest -- but, as Paul said, only a last resort.&nbsp; She leaned into the kiss, remembering just in time to be careful of his leg, then smiled up at him.&nbsp; "Well, they did need that.&nbsp; Always."<br><br>Gently, she steered him towards his room -- their room, she remembered with a sudden little thrill.&nbsp; "Now let's get you to bed.&nbsp; At least into your chair.&nbsp; Remember, good behavior will be rewarded."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 17:47:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes doctor", he says, "Dinner, make my rounds, then meeting, plan tomorrows speech, then go to bed. Got it"<br><br>He smiles knowing that that is going to get him an earful, but knowing that at least most of these things need to be done.&nbsp; the illusion of normalacy needs to be kept up despite todays events and he can think of no better way to do so.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 18:01:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie was ready to argue with all but the first and the last items, but wisely decided to choose her battles and just went after the worst one.&nbsp; "Making your rounds is too much walking.&nbsp; You have to rest that leg, or it'll start bleeding again.&nbsp; Can't someone else do that, just for tonight?&nbsp; Everyone's already seen you, they know you're not dying or anything," she pointed out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 18:22:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Smiling as the negoations begin, "How about I make a shortened round as we go in, then when I get to our room, I'll settle in and stay there?"<br><br>He kisses her briefly again, "I promise."&nbsp; Then he releases her and starts making his way into the bunker, slowly but getting a bit more used to moving with the crutch.&nbsp; He looks over as they go in to see if his counter offer is accepted.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 18:37:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie had a feeling this was the best she was going to get.&nbsp; "All right, a shortened round.&nbsp; Under strict medical supervision," she added firmly.&nbsp; Then she smiled and laughed at herself.&nbsp; "Wow, I do sound like a doctor.&nbsp; But that's good, right?"<br><br>She was still a little shy of these very public displays of affection, but she made one as they reached the door to his room.&nbsp; "Guess you can't carry me over the threshhold," she teased, though she did a good job for once of keeping a straight face.&nbsp; Then she kissed him, briefly but deeply.&nbsp; "That'll have to do," she added as she opened the door and ushered him inside.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 19:09:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul enters the bunker with Marie in tow, or towed by Marie depending on the point of view.&nbsp; The task of his rounds is made easier as most people are still near the door after the funeral.&nbsp; He makes his way around slowly to the groups that are gathered around, offering his usual greetings, kind words and now, condolences.&nbsp; At each group he mentions 'doctors orders' as his need to be more brief, always smiling as he says it.<br><br>They make it to thier room after less then fifteen minutes and Paul settles into his chair, "That's a record for me I think", he smiles.&nbsp; Adjusting his leg onto a box he sits uncomfortably, "Well, I guess I get to see how well my girl cooks tonight don't I."&nbsp; He chuckles lightly at his own joke, and points out to Marie the cabinet the self heating MRE's are stashed.&nbsp; "They are not much different so surprise me if you would."&nbsp; &nbsp;Smiling up at her, "of course I'll get it myself if you'd rather."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 19:53:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie rolled her eyes.&nbsp; "You don't move.&nbsp; Don't even think of moving.&nbsp; Doctor's orders," she said firmly, throwing his excuse to the others right back at him.&nbsp; After the earlier strain between them, she was secretly elated to realize that being called his girl still felt just as good.<br><br>She rummaged through the containers, choosing one labelled pork and another claiming to be beef, and opened them up.&nbsp; "Here, don't look at the label and we'll see if we can tell which is which from the taste," she suggested, doubting it would work.&nbsp; "But I can cook, you know, given actual food to work with.&nbsp; I used to help with the cooking in town."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 20:09:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh but I know you can cook love, I still remember last night", he smiles at her teasing.&nbsp; "Not a lot of fresh food here yet, have to try to find a method of refrigeration for that, though we do get some game in on occasion."<br><br>He looks at the MRE and takes a bite, "Maybe ham?" he says as he plays the guessing game.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 20:53:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Good thing you remember last night.&nbsp; We won't have nearly so much fun tonight," Marie pointed out.&nbsp; She nibbled at her meal, frowning.&nbsp; "I'd say that you might be very close, but mine kind of tastes like ham, too," she added, taking a peek at her container.&nbsp; "Nope, mine's the beef.&nbsp; You are close, but not quite right."<br><br>Sighing over the cooked vegetables, she continued, "One of the very few advantages town has over here -- fresh vegetables.&nbsp; Until the bandits found out we had fresh veggies, of course.&nbsp; Then they started up regular raids during the growing season.&nbsp; They ruin as much as they steal, the greedy idiots.&nbsp; People are starting to be afraid to work the fields.&nbsp; We were trying to enclose more of them, until the Head Idiot started up with his weird building project."<br><br>She frowned again, then brightened a little.&nbsp; "I know how to put up preserves, though, so we might not need refrigeration, if I can find enough good jars and things."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 21:13:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He puts down his fork, "Damn dear, your certainly not helping, bandits, a lunatic mayor, and worst off no fun this evening! Sheesh, did you miss the class on bedside manner?" he laughs.<br><br>Checking the time he says, "Almost time for the door, then reports, maybe I'll just wing it at the meeting tomorrow that way I'll have a little more rest."&nbsp; With that he starts eating again, finishing his alleged pork.&nbsp; "I'll put farming on the list of things to talk about and see about finding you some supplies for canning. Apparently I didn't think of everything."&nbsp; He smiles as he starts to put the cookies in his pocket out of habit, then remembering that he is not making his rounds tonight he sets them on the talbe instead.<br><br>He sips his water and relaxes as he waits for the evenings reports, looking longingly a Maries body.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 21:38:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"There was a class on bedside manner?" she asked, pretending to be shocked.&nbsp; "Well, farming's a dangerous thing these days anyway, and you've got the extra problem of not much sun around here.&nbsp; Clearing a field would be like calling those bandits in to dinner.&nbsp; And besides, no one can think of <em>everything</em>, love."<br><br>She kissed him briefly as she stood and cleared away the food packets, oblivious to being stared at.&nbsp; "I can take those out for you if you like," she said, nodding at the cookies.&nbsp; "Except I'm not sure I could resist eating one myself first.&nbsp; I don't remember the last time a saw a real cookie before I came here."&nbsp; She perched gingerly on his good leg, giving him another little kiss.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 21:48:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'll show you some inbed manners when I get a little better love." he smiles, "I'm going to work on getting things working right this time around as far as that goes, I'd like to think that most humans learned a little something after this mess." <br><br>He hugs her as she moves close, He looks at the cookies, "There are two children out there I give them to every night, you want to decide which dosen't get one?&nbsp; Especially as you would be the one giving them out."&nbsp; The doors are about to close for the evening and he looks out through his door to watch the count.&nbsp; "They guys will be here in a minute, care to stay and let them hear from the doctors mouth that they're not rid of me that easy?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 22:03:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Maybe they did learn something," Marie said, snuggling against him.&nbsp; She didn't think so, not for a second, but she wasn't going to be the one to spoil his hopes.<br><br>"Oh, sure, make me the bad guy."&nbsp; She sighed, looking longingly at the cookies.&nbsp; "Maybe they don't taste very good, either?" she asked hopefully.<br><br>"I think they'll figure that out for themselves once they see you're just as stubborn as ever, but I can stay if you want.&nbsp; It's weird, I keep forgetting I'm somebody important now," she smiled shyly, absently stroking his hair.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 22:12:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Enjoying her closeness and thier idle caresses he says, "I kind of like you around, if you don't mind."&nbsp; He reaches up and gently turns her face to his, "As far as I am concerned, you'd be important even if you couldn't patch me up."&nbsp; He kisses her then and breaks it only when the first of the guards show up for the meeting.<br><br>Before she can adjust herself or get away, "After the meeting, take the cookies to the kids, I'll show you a secret when you get back."<br><br>He waits for the rest of the people to show up and listens to the reports, then looks to Marie, "and your report for these guys?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 22:41:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie listened to the reports -- they were a good way to learn about her new home -- but she had to admit that her thoughts did keep wandering back to the secret Paul had mentioned.&nbsp; And she blushed faintly whenever she thought of the way he was so open about kissing and touching her, though better that than risk anyone thinking that she was public property.<br><br>Being asked to make an actual report flustered her a little, but she tried to be a little formal.&nbsp; "Oh, well, the bullet went through clean, of course... It didn't do the muscle any good, but the bone is fine, and since I was able to clean it out right away, I don't expect any infection.&nbsp; I'll keep an eye on it, of course," she added, then blushed as this prompted a few knowing grins.&nbsp; "Anyway, it really wasn't that serious.&nbsp; A few days of taking it easy and he should be back to harrassing everyone as usual."<br><br>She hesitated over the little joke, but it seemed to go over all right as the men smiled, and she quickly retreated back out of the spotlight.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 22:59:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul smiles at her joke, "Me? Harass people? Never."&nbsp; He smiles as they group seems to side with Marie on that point, "Ok, Ok&nbsp; maybe a little. Anything else?"<br><br>The meeting desolves with a few good humored jabs, both at Paul and Marie, then they have the room to themselves again.<br><br>"See? They love my girl." he smiles at her.&nbsp; Now, I'm going to take a trip across they way before bed, your going to deliver the cookies."&nbsp; He gets up slowly, getting the crutch under him more gracefully this time.&nbsp; "When you give them the cookies you need to do one more thing." he smiles, "Ruffle thier hair a little and tell them thats from me ok?"<br><br>He starts for the door, and across the bunker toward the heads.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 23:16:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie laughed, embarrassed but somehow more comfortable with the teasing now.&nbsp; "Right, one cookie and one hair-ruffle each," she said, picking up the package.&nbsp; she couldn't help but watch him walk, half out of worry, half out of sheer relief that he was still around for her to watch.<br><br>The kids, of course, were ready and waiting for their treat, and nudged each other as Marie approached, trading whispers.&nbsp; They both just stared at her as she explained her errand, and she was careful to add that Paul was going to be back to normal soon.&nbsp; Finally they did both smile, shyly, as she handed out the cookies.&nbsp; "And here's the most important part," she added, ruffling their hair as instructed.&nbsp; The kids broke into giggles, and Marie couldn't help doing the same.&nbsp; Some things never did change, thankfully.<br><br>After a few more words, she stopped by her tent -- which was destined to remain unused, at least by her -- and took out her things before going back to meet Paul, who was just returning to the room.&nbsp; "Mission accomplished," she said with a grin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>11-07-2007, 23:26:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Looking at her with concern on his face, "They are ok and understand?"&nbsp; He heads into the room, and moves to the bed, he is actually able to sit this time.&nbsp; He begins to undress and does ok untill he gets to getting his pants off.&nbsp; He looks to Marie, "Maybe a little help please?"<br><br>He waits for her help then asks, "So, do you want me to keep my shorts on while you change my bandage?" he laughs.&nbsp; "When your ready for bed I'll show you your surprise."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 00:08:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, they did look a little confused at first, but I think they're okay now.&nbsp; They were giggling when I left."<br><br>She resisted the urge to offer help until asked, trying not to fuss, which would only drive him crazy.&nbsp; That was no way to start her first night officially living there.&nbsp; She helped him with the pants, now getting the hang of working around the bandages.&nbsp; "That's entirely up to you," she said in her best 'doctor' voice.&nbsp; "It's nothing I haven't seen before."<br><br>She checked the wound carefully, relieved to see that it hadn't bled much and showed no signs of infection, though it was still perhaps a little early for that anyway.&nbsp; Still, it looked good so far, and she said as much.&nbsp; "And I won't rush on this, even though I absolutely can't wait to find out what this surprise is."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 00:15:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He watches her as she helps take his pants off, "Well if I take them off now we won't take the chance of them catching the bandages right?"&nbsp; <br><br>He moves his fingers under the waist band and starts to move them down, "This is really annoying," he grumbles as he cannot quite lift himself off the bed to get them off.&nbsp; "A little more assistance love?" he asks.<br><br>Before she starts redressing his wound he smiles, "You be a good doctor and not damage the patient more and the surprise will be worth it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 00:21:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled to herself as she then helped with the shorts, though she was feeling less and less like a doctor now.&nbsp; It was awfully fun to undress him, she had to admit...<br><br>As she changed the bandage, she smiled again.&nbsp; "This, I can promise you, is not going to damage you more.&nbsp; But you shouldn't keep taunting me with this surprise," she scolded, forcing herself to focus only on the bandaging.&nbsp; "You not wearing anything is distracting enough," she muttered.<br><br>"There, does that feel all right?" she asked as she finished up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 00:30:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Moving his leg a little to see that it dosen't feel too tight, "Thats fine love, I mean doc."&nbsp; He smiles, as she comments about distractions, "Maybe if you were equally naked it would help?" sounding a little hopeful.<br><br>Turning he reaches under his pillow, "I hope you like chocolate", he smiles and pulls out a candybar, "If not, I'll just have to keep my stash to myself."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 00:41:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie was just considering the possibilities of a striptease when she was abruptly distracted, even from him.&nbsp; "Oh... I haven't seen <em>chocolate</em> since -- since I was twelve!&nbsp; Oh, I don't believe it..."<br><br>She touched the wrapper as though expecting it to disappear.&nbsp; "Oh, but-- but you've been saving this.&nbsp; I couldn't just... could I?"&nbsp; Her face was torn between yearning for the candy and guilt at possibly depriving him of any of it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 00:54:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A playfully wicked smiles crosses his face and he pulls it back a little out of reach, "Maybe there is a price love", he teases, "Whats your best offer?"&nbsp; He tries to keep the act going but starts laughing at himself.&nbsp; Holding it out to her, "Its for you, but I'd still like to hear what you would have offered", he smiles
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 01:02:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She took the candy, slowly, smiling at him before finally leaning over to kiss him deeply.&nbsp; "Well, a little bartering seems only fair," she murmured.&nbsp; "Here, let me show you what I would have offered."<br><br>She moved away a step, then offered the candy back.&nbsp; "You hang on to this for me... tell me if I could have earned it."&nbsp; She bit her lip shyly, then took another step back.<br><br>Slowly, she began to undress, obviously nervous at first, but doing her best to make it exciting.&nbsp; She unbuttoned buttons on her shirt with teasing slowness, turning away sometimes, sometimes offering extra little flashes of skin.&nbsp; Her eyes searched his face nervously, hoping he liked the little show.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 15:20:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Taking the candybar back he watches the show.&nbsp; Laying naked on the bed it would be obvious to her just how well it was working.&nbsp; "If I get a nice striptease for a candybar, what would the lapdance cost me?" Paul says smiling.<br><br>Continuing to watch the sweet, if untrained, dance, he wishes he was uninjured so he could grab her and pull her into the bed with him.&nbsp; "My girl does have a sweet body", he smiles.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 15:52:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Catching sight of his obvious... interest, Marie relaxed and got a little more into things.&nbsp; She slipped the shirt off slowly and tossed it aside, then spun around for him to take a look.&nbsp; It was a little harder to take her pants off in a sexy way, but she didn't do such a bad job, adding in lots of hip-wiggling and seductive over-the-shoulder looks.&nbsp; It still felt a little strange, but, she had to admit, awfully sexy, too...<br><br>Now only in her underwear, she spun again for him, slowly, keeping her eyes on him as much as she could.&nbsp; It was less a dance now than an unveiling as she moved to take off first her bra, then her panties, always watching him as her skin was slowly revealed.&nbsp; Step by step, she approached the bed, smiling a little.&nbsp; "Sweeter than the chocolate?" she whispered.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 16:25:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'd gladly trade you the chocolate for that sweetness, but as hot as you are I think it'll melt."&nbsp; &nbsp;He puts his hand out, "Care to join me?"&nbsp; smiling a little more, "I think we may have to slightly modify my promise about behaving."<br><br>He holds up the candybar in the hand across the bed from her to intice her a little into having to move across his to get to it. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 16:40:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Only slightly?"&nbsp; Her eyes wandered over his body, and she felt a rush of warmth that had nothing to do with embarrassment.&nbsp; They would have to be very careful, but there might be something they could do after all...<br><br>She looked at the candy and smiled.&nbsp; "You're not going to keep that away from me so easily," she said, and deliberately leaned over farther than she really needed to, one hand reaching out for the treat.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 16:47:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As she stretches across him he reaches up with his free hand and caresses one of her so sweetly formed breasts that hang above him.&nbsp; As he shifts his hands from one to the other, lightly teasing the nipples as he does, "Such a sweet pose, just a little further and I'll get a hand on something real sweet."<br><br>His mind is busy considering the logistics of what pleasures he wants while avioding the damage to his leg.&nbsp; He smiles as a plan forms.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 16:59:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"A little further?&nbsp; Like this?"&nbsp; She edged forward, shivering at his caresses.&nbsp; Then she caught the look in his eye.&nbsp; "Oh, you don't look like you're thinking about behaving.&nbsp; Not even a little bit..."&nbsp; She was still concerned about his leg, of course, but now she wasn't thinking at all like a doctor.&nbsp; Her leg brushed against his good one, teasingly, as she leaned just a little farther.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 17:21:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His hand slides over her body and to her sex, slipping between the soft curls and between her outer lips, running over her clit softly.&nbsp; Looking over to her face, he smiles, "And my doctor seems like she is not completely intending on behaving either."<br><br>Moving his fingers over his clit slowly, feeling her body warm to his attentions.&nbsp; "Hot little body."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 17:45:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She bit her lip as his hand found her sex and she shifted closer still.&nbsp; "Well, look at you.&nbsp; You're all tense.&nbsp; We have to do something to relax you or you won't be able to sleep."&nbsp; Now her hand stopped reaching for the candy and instead braced her against the bed, her free hand tracing down his lean body until it found his erection.&nbsp; She wrapped her hand around him, rubbing slowly along his length.&nbsp; "Tell your doctor how that feels," she murmured, watching his face.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 17:54:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"it seems your in bed manner is indeed better then your bedside manner doc", he teases, "Feels good, but your mouth would feel better."<br><br>His fingers continue moving over her rapidly warming sex, "Maybe if you moves arond a little we could both have a snack."&nbsp; He lightly pinches her clit to make his point a little clearer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 18:02:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She gasped faintly at the pinch, then finally realized what he meant.&nbsp; "Oh," she said, with dawning enthusiasm.&nbsp; "That would work..."<br><br>Eagerly, she moved to straddle him, sliding down until her sex was presented temptingly to his mouth -- which of course meant that his shaft was equally temptingly at her mouth.&nbsp; "Mm, this will work.&nbsp; Just what the doctor ordered," she teased.&nbsp; Her hand wrapped around the base of his shaft, rubbing up and down slowly as her mouth worked slowly over him, first just teasing at his head before venturing further down.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 18:13:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Moving his arms to wrap around her thighs, he runs them over her ass cheeks lightly, he pulls a little to lower her to his face.&nbsp; Moving his tuonge slowly he licks her sweet sex from her clit, over the hot fleshy lips, to the sweet opening of her, pressing his tounge to probe slightly inside her there, then moving back toward her clit.<br><br>From his position the view of her tightly puckered anus is clear and he moves one hand further around her to brush the rim lightly with his finger.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 18:33:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She moaned faintly as he explored her with tongue and fingers.&nbsp; Her rear channel was still faintly sore, but that didn't take away from the pleasure of the gentle stroke.&nbsp; She shifted position a little, trying to give him better access.<br><br>Her mouth moved down further, her tongue tracing around him all the way, tasting and teasing.&nbsp; She listened for his reactions, trying to find what would please him most.&nbsp; Between her mouth and her hand, she covered him completely, but she began to slowly work her mouth down further, seeing how much she could take.&nbsp; Meanwhile, her other hand moved carefully down between his legs, cupping his balls hesitantly.&nbsp; They felt strange, but interesting, and she began to toy with them gently.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 18:39:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As she moves her mouth further down on him, he shifted his attentions to her clit, sucking it between his lips, pulling it slightly between his lips, he starts to flick his tounge slowly over it, then a little faster.<br><br>His finger presses against her tight rear opening, gently pressing in, attempting to gain access to her warm body there.<br><br>In response to her handling his ballls he opens his legs a little wider, giving her hand room to move around them.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 18:54:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Encouraged, she slipped her hand down a little further, cupping the warm flesh in her palm, then tracing her fingers around them gently, liking the feel of them.&nbsp; Her other hand found a rhythm with her mouth, both working his shaft up and down, increasing her speed as he increased his.&nbsp; She found she couldn't take all of him in her mouth, but she could go about two-thirds of the way down, at least, and she tried to make up for that with her hand, and the quick teasing of her tongue.<br><br>Her moans got louder as he began to work her clit, her body responding instantly.&nbsp; She tensed at first as his finger pressed against her, then remembered and relaxed consciously, letting his finger slide in.&nbsp; She shivered, deliciously, feeling her sex throbbing as little stabs of pleasure shot out from her clit.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 19:09:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Pauls hips start to move with her strokes on his shaft, he continues to press his finger into her tight rear opening and moves his tounge to cover every inch of her sex again.<br><br>He breathes deeply, wanting to extend the pleasure her mouth is giving him, and works his finger and tounge harder, wanting to taste her release, feel her body tighten on him again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 19:52:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie felt him begin to move with her, and felt proud.&nbsp; She must be doing some of the right things, at least.&nbsp; She went a little faster, sucking a little harder, wrapping her tongue around him as she moved.&nbsp; He seemed like he might be tensing slightly, and she knew she was.&nbsp; Her sex was hot and aching, both passages throbbing as Paul worked them.<br><br>She moaned hungrily, her own hips bucking faintly.&nbsp; Her climax was near, and she yearned to feel his.&nbsp; She wanted not only to taste him, but feel how his body reacted, feel his shaft pulse in her mouth, his balls tighten in her hand.&nbsp; Moaning again, gasping, she worked him a little faster still, feeling her own pleasure building quickly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 20:14:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul felt both of thier pleasures building, her wetness flowing on his face, his own body tensing, nearing orgasm.&nbsp; He moved his tounge and fingers on and in her, speeding as she did, taking hints from her movements as to how close she was as well.<br><br>His hips moved quicker, forcing his shaft slightly further down her throat, the added sensation of previously unreached muscle tight on his shaft is all he needed and he releases suddenly and wildly into her, hot jets of his seed flowing into her mouth.<br><br>As he releases his finger moves into her ass deeply and he works the tip back a fourth, his lips clamp on her clit and his tounge furiously lashes it as he strives to bring her off with him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 20:32:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She choked faintly as he pressed further into her throat, but she was too far gone in her own pleasure to really mind, and she instinctively tried to take him deeper as best she could.&nbsp; Then she felt his member pulse and twich, and as he began to thrust into her, pouring his seed into her, her own climax began, quietly at first, then quickly building as he worked her harder.<br><br>Her hips bucked, but her moans were smothered as she tried to take in all his seed.&nbsp; Some of it escaped, but she swallowed all she could.&nbsp; There was a faint bitterness to it, but she drank it in.&nbsp; She wanted to please him, to make him feel as good as he made her.&nbsp; Her own orgasm still shuddering through her, both passages tightening, her mouth pulled at him as her pussy would have, milking him hungrily.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 22:24:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His release fading, hers as well, Paul slows his motions as she milks him dry.&nbsp; "Sexy girl, I'll take this over the candy anytime."<br><br>He runs his hands over he body gently as thier breathing returns to normal.&nbsp; His head still between her legs he blows out lightly through pursed lips to tease her wetness.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 22:47:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie squealed as he blew over the sensitive flesh.&nbsp; "That tickles!" she said, shivering.&nbsp; "Well, sort of."&nbsp; She grinned, still breathless, and gave him a few last strokes as his erection began to fade.&nbsp; "But you really shouldn't tease me like that, you know.&nbsp; You're wounded and you need to rest, not get me all worked up so I can't keep my hands off of you."<br><br>She started maneuvering carefully around his wounded leg so she could lie next to him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 23:09:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He cannot resist one last lick before she moves away from him, "I like it when you can't keep your hands off me," he smiles.&nbsp; when she moves beside him he cuddles her in close and kisses her.&nbsp; "This is the kind of doctor I could deal with." he says reaching over and then holding up the candybar again, "Payment for the striptease?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-07-2007, 23:16:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"But you need to rest," Marie scolded through her giggles.&nbsp; "Not have me pawing you."&nbsp; She didn't exactly paw him, but she certainly wriggled as close to him as she dared, her fingers playing idly with his hair.<br><br>She laughed at the offer of the candy, reaching out to take it.&nbsp; "Mm, did you like it that much?&nbsp; I'll have to practice.&nbsp; Just think what you might give me if I get better at that."&nbsp; She nibbled along the line of his jaw, sighing happily.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 00:11:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He laughs, "Practice all you like, no telling what I may have considered a necessity while stocking this place right?"<br><br>He holds her close, his finger idlely tracing her curves, "I may be a pervert and have a crate of sex toys out there for all you know", he smiles.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 00:29:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie frowned, apparently considering this very seriously.&nbsp; "That's it, I'll definitely have to practice.&nbsp; What else do you like?&nbsp; I mean, for a whole <em>crate</em> of things I'll have to do stuff besides stripteases."&nbsp; Then she couldn't keep from smiling any longer, and grinned up at him.<br><br>Then she resumed kissing gently, moving along his face and neck slowly.&nbsp; "Seriously, what else do you like?&nbsp; It's your turn to tell me something you want to try.&nbsp; I don't think you could scare me away now."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 00:39:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He turns and looks at her, "Really? I think if I opened some of the darker corners you might be a little scared."&nbsp; He kisses her lightly, "But lets say for example that I enjoyed...Hmmm...tying my partner up, a little bondage?"&nbsp; He watches for her reaction but continues, "maybe a blindfold so she would not know what I was doing, or going to and could not stop it from happening?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 00:48:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Now Marie really did think about it seriously for a moment.&nbsp; "I think... I think that would be all right," she said slowly, trying to imagine it.&nbsp; "I never did anything like that before.&nbsp; But as long as it's you.&nbsp; I trust you."&nbsp; She smiled, running her fingers over his chest lightly.&nbsp; "See, I don't scare <em>that</em> easily," she said.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 15:43:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Pulling her close he kisses her, "But best not tonight, its been a long day".&nbsp; Paul lays back and works on finding a comfortable position, more likely trying to find a less painful one.&nbsp; "This is going to suck,"&nbsp; he looks at Marie and smiles, "but in a bad way."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 16:04:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie was quickly back in doctor mode, sitting up and moving away from him.&nbsp; "Let me get you something else for the pain," she said.&nbsp; "You won't be able to sleep without something stronger than aspirin.&nbsp; And I really shouldn't sleep in the same bed, I might kick you in my sleep," she added worriedly, though obviously very unhappy with the idea of sleeping elsewhere.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 16:17:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Not looking forward to the prospect of a cold bed, "I'll take something stronger if it will not make me more stupid, and you can sleep on the right side, you'll not be able to kick me easily from there."<br><br>He reaches and takes her hand before she can get too far, "Besides," he smiles, "what if I need a nurse in the middle of the night, I don't have a call button in here."&nbsp; Squeezing her hand gently, "And there is the fact I kind of like you here with me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 16:29:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie stopped and smiled, returning the squeeze.&nbsp; "I kind of like it here, too," she said, leaning over to give him a kiss before finally reclaiming her hand and crawling the rest of the way out of the bed.<br><br>"I saved something out for you, just in case," she said, stepping over to her discarded clothes.&nbsp; In one pocket of her pants was a small, foil-wrapped tablet, which she presented, along with a glass of water, to Paul.&nbsp; "One Tylenol with codeine.&nbsp; Not quite the hard stuff, but it should get you some sleep."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 16:37:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You take such good care of me."&nbsp; He sits up and takes the pill and the water.&nbsp; "When you showed up here I thought I was going to be taking care of you."<br><br>He finishes the water and lays back down.&nbsp; "You are going to be keeping me warm tonight right?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 16:52:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You are taking care of me," Marie said instantly.&nbsp; "You're the one who gave me a chance." She put the glass aside and then, carefully, crawled back into bed.<br><br>"Ooh, and you're going to have to warm me up before I can warm you up," she said, shivering after standing on the cold floor in bare feet.&nbsp; "If you don't mind."&nbsp; She grinned and snuggled up to him, mindful of his wound even though it really wasn't likely she could hit it from where she was.&nbsp; Her feet were a bit chilly, but she really wasn't that cold, though it was an excellent excuse.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 17:05:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He pulls her in tight and pulls the blanket over her, "If I weren't drugged I'd warm you up good", he says as he slips a hand under the blanket and runs it teasing through the upper edge of her pubic hairs.<br><br>He kisses her good night, "You will make sure I am up for the morning report right?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 17:22:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She wriggled under his hand, laughing a little.&nbsp; "Mm, that <em>would</em> be good..." she whispered, sighing as they settled in.&nbsp; "Bright and early, sir," she added, returning the kiss.&nbsp; "I know you'll never behave for me if I let you miss that."&nbsp; She stifled a yawn, nestling her head on his shoulder and putting her arm over his chest.&nbsp; "This is okay, right?" she murmured.&nbsp; "I won't bother you?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 17:31:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It's my leg that hurts, feel free to put your hands anywhere" he replies, the weariness sounding in his voice.&nbsp; He continues to move his hand over her, it slows as the medicine kicks in and he dozes off.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 17:36:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie smiled sleepily as she felt him relax, then sleep.&nbsp; Then she drifted off herself, feeling the gentle rhythm of his breathing...<br><br><br>The next thing Paul knew, Marie was gently kissing him awake.&nbsp; "There's going to be a bunch of people wanting to come in soon," she whispered.&nbsp; "And I know I'd rather be dressed when that happens."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 18:04:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Waking to her gentle kisses he smiles as his eyes open and he sees the lovely naked form leaning over him, "Thats a wonderful way to wake up", he says as he start to attempt to sit up.&nbsp; The stiffness of his leg after a night s rest makes this more difficult then he had intended and it takes a bit of work.<br><br>He opens his footlocker and get clean clothes out then, looking to Marie, "Bandages again this morning?&nbsp; Maybe I should stay naked for a bit longer."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 18:25:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie quietly helped him get moving, trying not to hover too closely.&nbsp; "Yes, I'll have to check them now, at least."&nbsp; She went over to examine them, trying not to look at other nearby things.&nbsp; "They look all right... it isn't bleeding, at least not much.&nbsp; So you can leave them on for the meeting if you like, and we can change them later when you clean up."&nbsp; She paused, looking up at him mischievously.&nbsp; "You're going to need a sponge bath, you know."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 18:32:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Starting to get dressed, slowly, he smiles at her, "Your an evil tease for a doctor you know?"&nbsp; &nbsp;As he finishes he standds with the crutch and goes to the counter to get some coffee.&nbsp; "I hope today is a little more quiet then yesterday."&nbsp; <br><br>He manages to hold the cup in one hand and still guide himself with the crutch to the table without spilling too much, and settles in with his leg on the box again, waiting for the moening meeting.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 18:40:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, I've only been a doctor for a couple of days, you know," she said, smiling sweetly.&nbsp; She only crossed her fingers at his wish for quiet, silently echoing that hope, and sternly resisted the urge to help him as he maneuvered around.<br><br>She dressed quickly herself, and just in time; as soon as she finished the first knock sounded on the door.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 19:55:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He greets the men as they enter, smiling and asuring them the new doc has done more good then harm, "Ain't killed me yet" and comments like that.&nbsp; The men return greetings to Paul and Marie, even a few good hearted comments about her "doctoring" abilities.<br><br>"Going to be a quick meeting this morning guys, only a couple things." Paul gets right down to business.&nbsp; After yesterday we might get a few new arrivals, I did make the offer before we sent them packing, take precautions but lets not scare them off, I would like to see the mayor lose his backing."<br><br>He looks to each of the men and Marie to get an afirmitive response then continues. "I'm going to have a town meeting around 2 this afternoon, we'll keep thee guards posted and fill them in later, just a brief message to those here that retribution is not in the plan, that I want this place to be a peaceful as it can be, but intend to keep it a safehaven as well."<br><br>Looking around he asks, "Questions?"&nbsp; Hearing none he adjurns the meeting and relaxes.<br><br>"I'll be right back, need to make a trip across to the john.&nbsp; Maybe a bit of breakfast when I get back?&nbsp; Then there was mention of a bath..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 20:11:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie had finally spoken up on her own in one of the meetings, when Paul mentioned the mayor losing his backing.&nbsp; "Most of them are only following him now because they're afraid of him -- and of what might happen if they're thrown out.&nbsp; A lot of people don't think there's anywhere else to go, really."<br><br>Then she listened quietly to the rest.&nbsp; Paul was different during the meetings -- no surprise, but he even moved differently, sat differently, than he did when they were alone together.&nbsp; It was subtle, but there.<br><br>"A sponge bath," she corrected, trying not to grin.&nbsp; "Well, maybe a washcloth bath, technically.&nbsp; But you can't just jump into the water.&nbsp; I'll have to help you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 20:23:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Mocking a deep sigh,"Well, if you insist, I guess thats the way it'll have to be then."&nbsp; He stands and moves to kiss her before heading out the door.&nbsp; <br><br>Before he steps thru, "I promise, visiting to a minimum, straight there and back, and take it easy.&nbsp; Did I miss anything?" he smiles, throws her a kiss then turns and heads out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 20:30:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Only that you shouldn't be afraid to ask for help if you need it," she said firmly, flollowing him to the door.&nbsp; "I'm going to go see if I can find a footlocker," she added, blushing faintly.&nbsp; "So I won't have to take up all the room in yours."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 20:57:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I knew I'd miss something", he replies, "There should be a couple empties in the first line in the warehouse, right behind here."<br><br>He moves across the bunker, meeting and greeting people as he goes.&nbsp; <br><br>He makes it there and back with little difficulties and is back in time to watch Marie drag the footlocker in through the door.&nbsp; He has managed to get a couple breakfast-like MRE's to the table before hand and smiles as she sees he did not behave as much as he had said.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 21:12:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie settled the footlocker in place, stood up to straighten out her back a little, then noticed the food.&nbsp; She looked at it for a moment, then turned to Paul.&nbsp; "Well, look, someone's left us some food.&nbsp; Maybe there are fairies in the bunker or something.&nbsp; Because I <em>know</em> you didn't wander off while you were out there and get us breakfast.&nbsp; <em>You</em> promised to go straight there and back."<br><br>She walked slowly closer all the while she was talking, her best stern look on her face.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 22:05:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul tries to look threatened by her, fails miserably, then laughs, "In my defense love, these were in the cabinet right there, I did not go and get it."&nbsp; <br><br>He waits for her to get close and hugs her.&nbsp; "I went there and back, with only minor stops for visits.&nbsp; You think I would miss a chance for a sponge bath from such a lovely doctor because I did not listen to her?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 22:14:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Mm, yes, listen to me, or no sponge bath," she threatened, but spoiled the effect by smiling and hugging him tight.&nbsp; She buried her face in his shoulder for a moment, then looked up at him again, more seriously.&nbsp; "Did I mention how glad I am that you're going to be okay, love?"&nbsp; And she kissed him lingeringly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>13-07-2007, 23:53:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He holds the kiss, enjoying the feel of her near him, "You know dear, if we don't get that bath soon we may be getting dirty again."&nbsp; He moves a step back and smiles at her, "I'm glad I'm going to be ok too.'<br><br>He moves to the footlocker to get towels, soap and such, "I think&nbsp; your going to have to carry this, that path may be a little more tricky then the bunker floor."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>14-07-2007, 00:45:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie all but danced over to get the things, grinning.&nbsp; "I'm sure you'll do fine.&nbsp; You're much too stubborn to let anything like a stray tree root get the better of you."&nbsp; She kissed him again.&nbsp; "But you know, if we get dirty again, we can just take another bath," she whispered invitingly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 15:41:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm begining to think I may have corrupted you", Paul says smiling, "Not that that is a bad thing of course."&nbsp; He starts working towards the door, "Maybe we sould go for that sponge bath, we can get clean and dirty at the same time."&nbsp; <br><br>He puts his right arm around her and tugs her with him, "Lets go love, you need to play doctor some more."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 16:08:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie laughed, letting herself be dragged along.&nbsp; She was a little more subdued as they walked through the bunker, mindful of the very recent funeral, but grinned again as soon as they reached the path.&nbsp; "You know, this is really a nice spot.&nbsp; I wasn't allowed to walk in the woods before.&nbsp; Everyone was too afraid of bandits.&nbsp; But the woods are nice, at least here."<br><br>She gave him a kiss, twining her hand with his.&nbsp; "You know, we can probably use the bandits -- the fact they exist, I mean.&nbsp; We could maybe use that to get the town to deal with us.&nbsp; Start out by agreeing to help them against the bandits when they need it, and vice versa, and maybe later start trading when we all trust each other a little more."<br><br>She paused, biting her lip.&nbsp; "Or should I not talk shop?" she asked ruefully.&nbsp; "I don't know a lot about this anyway."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 16:25:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"you know the thown better then I do, so I want your input as far as that goes," he says, walking with her toward the pond,&nbsp; "I wish the bandits would take out the mayor, then the people would be free to come up to the safety here."&nbsp; He pauses a moment, "Thats probably not a very good wish though is it?"<br><br>They reach the pool with only minor instances of the crutch slipping or catching.&nbsp; Looking at the blankets dividing the pond, "Well doc, are we going to the ladies side or the guys side?"&nbsp; Paul turns and kisses her lightly then teases, "Are you more concerned with the ladies seeing me or the guys seeing you?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 16:43:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, <em>something</em> bad's going to happen to the mayor soon whether we wish for it our not, the way he's going.&nbsp; But we can just wish for the fighting to be over soon."<br><br>She was quiet a moment as they continued, then smiled when they reached the pond.&nbsp; "Well, <em>I</em> don't really have to be naked to give you a sponge bath, you know," she said shyly.&nbsp; "Better go this way," she added, turning towards the men's side.&nbsp; "The women will just get jealous and gang up on me."&nbsp; She grinned, embarrassed but a little excited, and reminded herself firmly that this was just a sponge bath.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 16:55:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You may not have to get naked, but it'll be more fun." he says as he starts working his way into the 'tent'.&nbsp; "Besides", he teases, " I don't mind showing you off. Of course the thought of having ladies all over me is not without interest too."<br><br>Undressing carefully he finds a spot where he can sit on the edge, legs in the water just below his knees.&nbsp; "This good enough love?" he asks.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 17:09:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He got a dirty look at that comment, but she slipped back in to doctor mode, helping him now and then as he undressed.&nbsp; "That'll do," she said, ready to help him sit, though he was starting to get the hang of doing it himself without putting too much strain on the wound.&nbsp; "Let me just see first..." she added absently, unfastening the bandage just enough to get a look at the wound.<br><br>"Oh, yes, that looks fine," she pronounced, pleased.&nbsp; "No signs of infection, and it looks like it hasn't bled for a while.&nbsp; Good."&nbsp; She smiled, rewrapping the old bandage temporarily.&nbsp; "I'll change that when we're done, so the new bandage won't get wet."<br><br>She turned and picked up the soap and a cloth, then studied the situation critically.&nbsp; "Well, maybe I should just take my pants off... I mean, I may have to get into the water..."&nbsp; She spoke haltingly, casting nervous glances back at the path, equally tempted and frightened.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 17:19:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I promise I will try to behave", adding under his breath, but still loud enough for her to hear, "Try."<br><br>He settles back, leaning on his arms, and just watches the lovely girl take care of him, the prospect of her being bottomless excites him and he has no way to hide that fact as his manhood stirs slightly.<br><br>"It's a lot less painful today, but it's already starting to have that damn healing itch." he says as she checks the wound, "Sometimes I think that the worst part."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 17:45:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She gave him an unconvincing glare at this half-hearted promise.&nbsp; Living in such close quarters, it was inevitable they'd be interrupted at something, as had already happened, but this was just asking for trouble.&nbsp; But somehow that was turning her on, and she didn't miss the fact that it was doing the same for him.<br><br>That faint stirring of his shaft was enough to decide her.&nbsp; She slipped out of her pants, discreetly slipping out of her underwear at the same time, glancing anxiously around and feeling incredibly daring.&nbsp; Grabbing the soap again, she went over to him.&nbsp; "It probably is, but it's good you're healing up so fast.&nbsp; Soon you'll be back doing all the things you want to do."&nbsp; She was too self-conscious to realize the implications of what she'd said, all her attention focused on the task at hand as she lathered up the cloth and began soaping him up, starting with his shoulders and chest.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 17:55:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hmmmm, all the things??&nbsp; Thats quite a list, even if I only think of the things with you." he smiles.&nbsp; <br><br>Sitting back and relaxing under her attentions, he tries to think of things as platonic as possible, but once she moves in close and he catches a view of her bare ass, his body once again reacts with a mind of its own.<br><br>"I really am <em>trying </em> to behave it's just not working that way." he smiles as his hand moves to caress her well rounded bottom.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 18:11:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie bit her lip, her eyes drawn against her will to his growing member.&nbsp; "Think about getting caught," she said, trying to scold.&nbsp; Unfortunately, thinking of getting caught wasn't helping her behave one bit.<br><br>She shifted so her backside was easier for him to reach, still biting her lip as she worked her way down his body, her hand now joining the cloth in soaping his skin.&nbsp; Nearing his now half-erect manhood, she hesitated, obviously aroused but also terrified, as she kept glancing back towards the path.&nbsp; "We... really can't do anything here," she murmured, trying to convince herself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 18:19:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He takes a light grip on her wrist and places it on his shaft, "You missed a spot."&nbsp; His hand slides up her back and he pulls her closer, "Its not like anyone would have to guess what we were doing our room."<br><br>He kisses her and caresses a breast through her shirt.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 18:31:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She whimpered as he guided her hand down to his manhood, and shivered as he pulled her closer.&nbsp; "But they don't <em>see</em> anything," she murmured weakly, then moaned as she found herself cut off by his kiss.<br><br>She wriggled closer, realized she was getting soap all over her shirt, and groaned, undoing just enough buttons to pull it off over her head.&nbsp; Since they'd been going to bathe, she hadn't bothered with a bra, and was now as naked as he was as she moved to kiss him again and her hand flew back to stroking him.&nbsp; She loved feeling him grow like this, and she kissed him fiercely, nervousness suddenly forgotten.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 18:55:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As her shirt clears her head his hands move to her breasts, caressing and teasing, "I've a good view, I'll warn you."&nbsp; A light pinch to each of her nipples, "I think you secretly like the danger anyway."<br><br>His hands move to cup each of her firm breasts and he lifts them, leading her to kneel up so he can get his mouth those sweet orbs, "Now my dear doctor, what do you intend to do with what you have in your hand?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 19:44:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie blushed as he discovered her secret -- not that she was doing a very good job of hiding it, anyway.&nbsp; Her body was giving her away completely.<br><br>She arched into his hands, eagerly offering her breasts for his attentions.&nbsp; "I can't-- I mean, that would hurt your leg," she murmured.&nbsp; Her hand stroked faster now, and he was fully upright, and all she could think of was straddling him and filling her aching sex with that hard shaft.&nbsp; She moaned in frustration, pressing hungrily against him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 19:57:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm willing to take that chance", he smiles, "Climb up, if you lean forward&nbsp; you should not bump it."<br><br>He continues to toy with her breasts, teasing the nipples, whispering, "Of course if you want to wait..." then with a kiss to her neck, "I do believe your really starting to like this"<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 20:15:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Still she hesitated, but finally moved to lift her leg over his lap, taking great care in spite of her body's screams for her to hurry.&nbsp; She blushed, obscurely ashamed of being caught enjoying herself so much, even though that was the whole point.<br><br>"You make it feel so good, " she murmured.&nbsp; Her legs straddled him now, but she was pressed tightly against his chest, afraid to lean back until she was sure he wouldn't get hurt.&nbsp; She reached back with one hand, finding the edge of the bandage and checking how much room she had.&nbsp; Meanwhile, the head of his shaft teased at her wet opening, making her moan.&nbsp; "Do you see anyone?" she whispered, her hand guiding his shaft as she slowly began to ease her way down on to him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 20:20:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No one but you love", he replies with a sigh as her heat slowly covers his cock.&nbsp; He moves his hands to her hips and he runs them gentle to enjoy the flair of them.&nbsp; "I don't know what I did to get you love, but I am glad I did it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 20:50:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie shook her head, shivering as he stroked her.&nbsp; "I was so lucky to find you," she whispered.&nbsp; She still wanted to just thrust down onto him, but didn't dare.&nbsp; But there was something very sensuous about letting him fill her slowly, and she decided to spin it out even though it was driving her crazy.<br><br>"So good," she murmured again, moaning as the base of his shaft finally disappeared into her tight passage and she was resting against his lap.&nbsp; "Is that all right?" she asked anxiously, with what felt like the last of her self-control.&nbsp; "It doesn't hurt?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 21:05:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Thats fine, and even if it did hurt, I think you're making me feel good enough to not notice." His hands, still on her hips, start to lift, encourging her to move on him.&nbsp; His mouth goes to her breasts, moving between them to kiss, nibble and lick them.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 21:24:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She didn't need much encouragement once he'd said he was all right.&nbsp; After a few slow movements to get the hang of the position, she began to move faster, sighing as his mouth worked over her breasts.<br><br>"Oh, yes... Hold on to my hips, tight.&nbsp; I like how that feels," she murmured.&nbsp; She tried to keep moving slowly, but it was a losing battle and she soon began to speed up, giving in to her hunger.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 21:35:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Moving his hands behind her he grabs her tight ass, as much to help her move on him as to make sure she dosen't move back to far.<br><br>Removing his mouth from her breasts for a moment, "I do believe my girl is becoming a bit of a nympho, I like it."&nbsp; His mouth goes back to her breasts, enjoying the feel and taste of her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 21:43:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She was blushing just about everywhere now, but was in no position to argue with him on that.&nbsp; "Your fault.&nbsp; You feel too good," she murmured.&nbsp; Her hips arched towards him, trying to stay away from his wound, but she also discovered that arching forward meant that her clit was being rubbed nicely, pressed between the two of them.&nbsp; "Oh, that's good."&nbsp; She moved a little faster, tangling her hands in his hair.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 22:02:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You're a lovely shade of red love," he comments, "and I think you feel pretty good yourself."<br><br>He continues to help her lift herself on him, letting gravity move her down, "Not so fast, we're in no hurry."<br><br>"I think I like my girl being needy", he says between nibbles at her breasts, "You'll not say no often that way."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 22:35:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Aren't we in a hurry?" she asked, half-looking over her shoulder.&nbsp; But she slowed down, against her better judgment.&nbsp; Slow did still have its own charms, though...<br><br>"Mm, why would I say no?" she asked, honestly perplexed as to why anyone would.&nbsp; "Unless I was sick or something, but that's different."&nbsp; She sighed, experimenting with other ways of moving her hips, as long as she was moving slowly anyway.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 22:49:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I have all day, and I like things to last, don't you?"&nbsp; He takes in another deep breath as she shift speed and movement, her warm wet sex tight on him, exciting him more by the minute, "As hot as you are though, its not all that easy to be slow for me either."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 23:01:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"All day?&nbsp; Mm, you want someone to catch us," she said, smiling as she felt him getting more excited.&nbsp; Feeling suddenly naughty, she slowed down still further, though she wriggled her hips a little more to make up for it.&nbsp; "But you really can't speed up right now anyway, can you, love?" she whispered in his ear, now moving almost excruciatingly slowly.&nbsp; She wasn't sure how long she could last herself, but she wanted to give this a try.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 23:15:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Think of the view they would have if they came in right now love", he smiles up at her, moaning softly as she slow again, "If I didn't know better, I would say you were enjoying teasing me like that."<br><br>He reaches further, trying to reach around her, to find that tight hole left alone for the moment.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 23:22:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She bit her lip, suddenly realizing how they would look, her breath catching with excitement.&nbsp; "Would I tease you, love?" she asked, smiling as she moved to nibble on his ear.&nbsp; He was in her to the hilt right now, and she stayed there a moment, enjoying it, before slowly beginning to slide back up again.<br><br>Then his fingers began exploring and she wriggled, her passage tightening around him in anticipation.&nbsp; "No fair..." she whispered, though she made no attempt to stop him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>16-07-2007, 23:33:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Looking into her eyes as his fingers find thier prize, "Who said anything about fair?" he asks, pressing slightly, not yet attempting to penetrate.<br><br>His finger stays in this position as she rises next, then he holds it there as she lowers, letting gravity and her need press the finger home, "Now you have something else to work for" he smiles.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 00:03:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"<em>So</em> not fair," she murmured, but she smiled, pushing down until both passages were filled.&nbsp; She stayed there a moment, sighing, then lifted up a little -- but only a little, then stayed there for a moment.&nbsp; Then she moaned, feeling her body demand more, and began to move.&nbsp; She managed not to give in completely and ride him wildly, but she now slid over him with short, faster movements so she could enjoy his finger as well as his shaft.&nbsp; "Think how this looks," she whispered, still smiling.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 00:38:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I would love to see, too bad the electronics don't work, I'll have to work on finding a old film style, maybe even a super 8."<br><br>He continues to help guide her with his hands, finger probing deeper into he tight anus as she rides his cock.&nbsp; hHis mouth continues to kiss and nibble at whatever body part presents itself, her neck one moment, a breast, a shoulder.&nbsp; <br><br>"You take the ride love, I want you to cum hard though." he whispers between kisses.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 00:47:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She pretended shock at the idea of recording themselves -- she hardly remembered working cameras anyway -- but right now it sounded like a really sexy idea.&nbsp; Closing her eyes, she moved just a little faster.&nbsp; She'd give in completely soon, she knew, but for now she tried to keep things slow.&nbsp; "Oh, I will," she murmured, whimpering as she tried to hold out just a little longer...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 00:52:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Enjoying the slow ride his girl is taking, his manhood grows even larger, the excitement, warmth and motion, slowly building him nearer to climax.<br><br>"hell, back in the bad old days, a film of sexy you riding me like this would have made money", he smiles, "But I think I'm going to be a little selfish about it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 01:12:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Mm, you'd better be," Marie whispered.&nbsp; She could feel him getting more excited, and her own growing pleasure made her moan more loudly now.&nbsp; She pushed down a little harder, a little faster, still trying to spin it out, though she knew it would be only a few moments now.&nbsp; The extra thrill of possibly being caught was almost too much.&nbsp; Her hips arched, trying to take him into her more deeply.&nbsp; "Oh, yeah, so good..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 15:47:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That's it, I want to hear you," he goads her into bringing herself off, "I know my girl is ready."<br><br>Paul strains to hold his own orgasm from starting, waiting to feel her tighten on him with her own. Knowing the feel of a girls muscles gripping on him in the middle of her orgasm is well worth the effort.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 16:06:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She felt him tense beneath her, and knew what that meant, and gave in to her own need.&nbsp; Her hips moved quickly for a a few moments, her body arching against his, and then her climax hit, hard and abrupt after being delayed for so long.<br><br>She let out her cries, not thinking of who else might hear, but wanting Paul to hear her pleasure.&nbsp; Her passage held him tight, her body thrust down on to him as far as she could go.&nbsp; He filled her utterly this way, and as his shaft began to throb, she cried out again, the feeling bringing her another peak of pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 16:16:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The moment she tighten on him his release can no longer be denied, his orgasm strong, hot spurts of his cum fill her, the speed heithtened by her own bodys contractions on his shaft.<br><br>He lets out a moan as thier climaxes merge, his mind lost in pleasure he remembers a moment later to move his finger, still trapped in her tight ass, slow strokes to stretch out her pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 16:27:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She heard his moan, and smiled through the haze of pleasure as he filled her.&nbsp; So far, she hadn't found anything to quite compare to that feeling.<br><br>Just as she began to return to earth, his finger moved, and she gasped in pleasant surprise, tightening around him again.&nbsp; "Ohh, yes," she breathed, her body shuddering.&nbsp; She buried her face against his shoulder, her breathing slowly returning to normal.&nbsp; "Now why would I possibly say no to that?" she murmured, kissing lightly over his collarbone.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 17:11:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Holding her close for a bit longer, finger still teasing her, he finally whispers, "We should probably finish, our luck has held so far but I doubt our privacy will much longer."<br><br>Slipping his finger slowly from her he kisses her, "My girl is just too hot" he says quietly as he guides her off his lap, careful to be sure she does not bump his wound.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 17:20:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh.&nbsp; Right."&nbsp; She cast a guilty look over her shoulder and moved carefully off of him, leaning over to kiss him as soon as she was safely away from his wounded leg.&nbsp; "That's only 'cause you make me feel so sexy," she murmured.<br><br>She retrieved the forgotten washcloth and looked at it ruefully, rinsing it out in the water.&nbsp; "Right, let's start all over again.&nbsp; The bath, I mean," she added hastily.&nbsp; "Think you can behave now?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 17:31:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Me? Behave?" he laughs, "All I did was show you a spot you had missed and your nearly raped me", he teases.&nbsp; <br><br>"If you can behave so can I", he says still smiling, "When we get back inside we need to go back into storage, I have two small boxes we need to bring to the room."&nbsp; The look on his face tells her he is up to something.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 17:39:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hey, it was the <em>way</em> you showed me that spot that was the problem," she said defensively.&nbsp; But she was pretty much all business now, first getting him clean and then slipping into the water herself.<br><br>"Don't tell me you've got more chocolate," she said hopefully.&nbsp; "Is that what it is?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 18:09:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You'll just have to wait, but I'll think you'll like it", not giving her any indication.<br><br>As she washes he moves over and washes her back, and manages to behave despite the view.&nbsp; He lets her finish own her own and moves to the shore to start dressing, still watching her naked form as she bathes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 18:18:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She wriggled delightedly at the unexpected help, then moved to wash her hair when he'd finished with her back.&nbsp; "But what <em>is</em> it?&nbsp; Come on, just a hint.&nbsp; I gave you a nice bath," she added coaxingly.&nbsp; Not thinking of the show she was giving him, she leaned back to rinse out her hair, then floated on her back for a moment or two.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 18:45:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"If you keep that up I'm going to be forced to come in and get you all dirty again my little tease."<br><br>He continues to watch the show, not giving her a hint at all, "The longer you take the longer till you see", he says as she dresses.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 18:53:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"What?&nbsp; Oh!"&nbsp; She scrambled out of the water, quickly grabbing a towel and drying off.&nbsp; "You're not allowed in the water anyway," she said, trying to cover her embarrassment.<br><br>She put on her clothes in record time, and was still lacing one boot when she announced that she was ready to go.&nbsp; "Whatever this is, you're so sure I'll like it that I've just <em>got</em> to see it.&nbsp; Oh, but it's at least two somethings.&nbsp; Just tell me what one of them is."&nbsp; She hurried over to him, ready to help him over the rough parts of the path if he needed it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 19:03:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I already told you love", he laughs, "they are boxes.&nbsp; One is about the size of a shoebox, the other a small suitcase size."<br><br>As they make thier way over the trail, he continues to avoid her questions with oblique answers.&nbsp; Smiling and laughing for the short walk.<br><br>When they enter the bunker Paul looks around and, as is his way despite his injury, greets and talks to everyone that crosses his path as he makes his way past his room and into the storage area.&nbsp; Working his way past where Marie had most likely found her footlocker, a few other empty containers stacked there, he moves down a shelving unit.<br><br>From a bottom shelf he pulls out a small locked box a little larger then the shoebox he had stated, but not much.&nbsp; Handing that to Marie he reaches for a handle sticking out from a shelf on the second level.&nbsp; As he pulls it out he smiles and carries that one himself,&nbsp; "You do trust me right?" he asks, "You'll like it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 20:34:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Of course I trust you, but that doesn't keep me from being curious," Marie pointed out, but she did her best to be patient.<br><br>She'd hardly even realized that particular portion of the storage area was there -- it was slightly out of the way for the major items, and she looked around curiously.&nbsp; As she took the smaller box, she hefted it, testing its weight, then shook it slightly.&nbsp; "It isn't breakable, is it?" she asked in faint alarm.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 20:45:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul laughs, "A little late to ask now isn't it?&nbsp; But no, you'll not damage it."&nbsp; He starts to make his way back to his room, carefully balancing his movements between the crutch and the case he carries.<br><br>As the near his room, he asks her, "So which do you want to see first? Do good things really come in small boxes?&nbsp; Maybe your one that thinks bigger is better?"<br><br>He smiles at the double meaning is both the last questions and waits for a response as he continues to his door.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 20:56:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Maire was clearly torn, looking from box to suitcase and back again as they reached the room.&nbsp; She'd thought of several ideas as to what might be in the cases, but she was afraid to guess and probably embarrass herself.&nbsp; "Um, that one," she finally said, pointing to the case Paul had.&nbsp; "We will open both now, right?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 21:06:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He goes into his room and places his package on the table, "Of course we will open both, but before I open this one you need to actually answer a question for me that I asked&nbsp; you before."&nbsp; <br><br>He smiles and turns the box so it will open with the lid blocking her view, "I asked you what if I was a pervert and had a box of sex toys stashed in the warehouse?&nbsp; You answered that you weren't scared.&nbsp; What if it is true though?" Looking at the sweet girl, would you be scared now?"<br><br>He flips the latch on the box, keeping the lid closed, waiting for her reply.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 21:24:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her face grew serious, and she stared at the closed lid as she considered the question.&nbsp; The fact was, she had only a vague idea of what sex toys really were, though it didn't surprise her that those were the contents of the cases.&nbsp; And she was very curious about them -- it was mainly the fact that he'd asked twice now if she was afraid that was making her pause.&nbsp; That and the word pervert...<br><br>Still, she'd felt a little perverted herself just now at the pond, when she'd half-hoped that someone might see them joined and writhing in passion.&nbsp; And she'd liked that.<br><br>"Well, I am nervous," she said finally.&nbsp; "I don't really know much about-- about anything like this.&nbsp; But I'm not scared, not of you."&nbsp; Her dark eyes looked up at him trustingly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 21:39:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiles at the brave girl, "We did discuss bondage," he says opening the lid, reaching into the box he pulls out some cuffs, a few lenghts of soft rope, a blindfold and a couple other rather mundane toys from the days before the war, nothing dramatic or painful looking except maybe some small clamps, "Still game?"<br><br>He smiles and reaches for the second box, the one that she had carried and produces the key, "Incentive perhaps?" he teases without actually unlocking the box.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 21:51:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She stared at the contents of the case, reaching out a tentative hand to touch the blindfold, then the rope.&nbsp; It was a little hard to imagine being bound and blindfolded, but her imaginings weren't without their appeal, she realized with a shiver.<br><br>She looked up at him again, her cheeks flushed pink and her lips parted, and nodded.&nbsp; "Still game," she said.&nbsp; "What's in there?"&nbsp; She stepped closer to the small case expectantly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 22:07:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Placing the key into the lock he turns it and opens the box.&nbsp; Several items are inside although all he reaches for are the last three candy bars.&nbsp; The other object are pictures, a few papers, and some other items that seem to be momentos of another life, perhaps the time before the war that she would not remember much if at all.<br><br>He sets the candy in front of her and moves a few of the objects in the box gently with his fingertip before shutting it and locking it again.<br><br>Looking at her face he smiles, "A present for you.&nbsp; They could very well be the last of those left in the world that are actually able to be eaten."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 22:20:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She started to look into the smaller case, then realized that it mainly held personal things and turned her attention to the candy instead.&nbsp; Not that she wasn't curious, but she didn't want to pry.&nbsp; He was older; he'd had more to lose when the war came.<br><br>She waited until the box was again closed and locked before she went over to him, stretching up to give him a long, sweet kiss.&nbsp; "Thank you," she said quietly, eyes shining as she looked up at him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 22:54:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He places a hand gently on her face, looking into her eyes, "Lets have a little lunch dear, adn we'll talk about the taxes involved for the candy."<br><br>He bends and kisses her, "You really are lovely."<br><br>He turns, taking the smaller box with him to the cabinet and hides it away, then takes a couple meals out and takes them to the table.&nbsp; "Gods what I would give for a real piece of beef."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 23:08:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As always, she felt awkward at the compliment.&nbsp; She loved hearing him say those things, but she never quite knew what to say or do in return.&nbsp; This time, though, she settled for smiling and kissing him once more.<br><br>"We used to get beef in town once in a while, before things got weird," she said.&nbsp; "Usually old, tough stuff, though.&nbsp; There aren't very many cows, and they don't want to butcher them until they get a bigger herd going again.&nbsp; Oh, but there are pigs.&nbsp; There used to be a feast every year at harvest time, when we had a harvest, and everyone got pork.&nbsp; That was nice."&nbsp; She looked doubtfully at the container before her, which didn't look nearly so nice.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 23:22:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Its this or slow poison at the moment. Not that there is that much of a differance."<br><br>Opening his meal and eating it slowly, "I'm starting to get good with the crutch aren't I?" he says between bites.<br><br>Heading her off before her next statement, "No, I am not planing on trying to go on the scavenger hunt", he smiles.&nbsp; I just want to go talk to the people, let them know I am ok, check on Joeys' girl, if I can ever remember her name, see the kids."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 23:26:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie had indeed been getting ready to object, but she settled down as he continued.&nbsp; "The scavenger hunt can wait until you're better.&nbsp; In fact, I'd rather you didn't go at all.&nbsp; I know," she added, now anticipating what he'd say, "I know, you have to go.&nbsp; I understand."<br><br>She nibbled cautiously at the food, decided it was acceptable, and took another bite.&nbsp; "Allison, by the way.&nbsp; Should I write that down for you?"&nbsp; She smiled teasingly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 23:37:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"As good as I am with people in general, I so suck when it comes to remembering names.&nbsp; Not if I am talking to someone regularly but a week without saying it and I forget."<br><br>He looks at his meal, thinking for a minute, "I could deligate someone for that hunt, but I so much want to see what we can find."&nbsp; He looks at her a little oddly, "care to take a small hike with me after we eat?&nbsp; Not more then a mile."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>17-07-2007, 23:59:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Should I ask if you remember my name?" she asked, raising an eyebrow doubtfully.<br><br>"A mile on that leg?&nbsp; I don't know..."&nbsp; Her first instinct was to object more strongly, but the look on his face made her think this might be something important.&nbsp; "Do you think you can use the crutch well enough for that?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 00:14:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'll do fine, I'll even take a nap when we get back.&nbsp; For sleep even." he grins at her.&nbsp; "I'll make my rounds after dinner, my meeting then relax the rest of the night."<br><br>He smiles as he puts the cookies in his pocket for the kids, "The bad thing is, those two kids have no idea how good a real fresh cookie can be.&nbsp; That might be a good thing as well,&nbsp; if they did they may think I was trying to poison them."<br><br>Paul puts the empty container away and goes over and puts boots on for thier walk.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 00:21:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You bet you'll sleep," Marie said firmly.&nbsp; "You'll need it.&nbsp; So you'll just have to behave," she added with a mischevious grin.<br><br>She tidied away the remains of her meal.&nbsp; "Yeah, I do still remember cookies.&nbsp; I wonder if there are any chocolate chips left in the world."&nbsp; She was ready to leave, or thought she was.&nbsp; "Do I need anything for this hike?" she asked.&nbsp; "Besides my nice new boots?" she added.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 00:38:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Just them and the sexy long legs they go on." he laughs, "Its not a real long walk, and there is a good path once you get a little away from the clearing, would not want someone to have path straight to the door would we?"<br><br>He stands and waits, balanced on the crutch, for her to be ready, then heads for the door.&nbsp; He again speaks to well wishers that see him on his way out, a brief word in private with the guard near the door, then up along a path to the north, away from town and the bunker.<br><br>As he had said, a few hundred feet from the door, the path widened, enough for them to walk side by side with a little room left.&nbsp; It had a good upward angle and headed toward a peak several hundred feet up from thier present spot.<br><br>The slope was easy due to the path and in short time they made it to the top.&nbsp; Paul had not talked on the way up, wether it was because he was thinking or because the walk required concentration she could not tell. He smiles and stands tall, looking around, "This my girl, is a view."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 00:46:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"If I'd known half of this mile was going to be straight up, I wouldn't have let you do this," she scolded, but not very seriously.&nbsp; Her eyes were wandering around the landscape spread out before them.&nbsp; "But this is a view, all right," she said softly.<br><br>She went to stand next to him, putting an arm around his waist and squeezing gently as she continued to admire.&nbsp; "Do you come up here a lot?" she asked, wondering what had prompted this hike.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 01:00:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Putting an arm around her as well, "Not so often as I should perhaps." Pointing back the way they had come he points out the slight hill that is the bunker, beyond that, though hazy the outlines of a few of the larger building in the town.&nbsp; He points east and a little north, "St Louis used to be about 75 miles that way," he points to a break in the trees to the north, thats the highway that goes from St. Louis to Kansas City. Its about 12 miles from here."<br><br>"I want to go to the highway and scout each direction, there should be cars and trucks along it that may hold some supplies that we can use", he says.<br><br>Turning slowly he looks over the landscape, "Its beautiful up here isn't it?<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 01:11:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I remember St. Louis.&nbsp; My parents used to take me there sometimes and we'd go up in the arch."&nbsp; She leaned her head against his shoulder and was quiet for a moment.&nbsp; "It is beautiful.&nbsp; From here you can't even tell there ever was a war."&nbsp; She sighed, holding him a little tighter.&nbsp; "Things will get better, won't they?&nbsp; Everywhere, I mean, not just here.&nbsp; We'll have a real country again someday?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 15:44:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Looking out from thier vantage point, he shifts slightly as she holds him tighter, hoping that her fingers do not feel the pistol he had concealed before they left, "It should get better, people just need to start getting back together, have a common cause."<br><br>Still gazing over the countryside, "I'd be nice if it could happen, but I am afraid that we will end up just like before, people like the mayor, who ever is in charge of the bandits, they have to be taken out of the equation, if not, then groups like us that would rather build up peacefully won't have much of a chance."<br><br>Bending slightly, he kisses her, "We should probably head back soon."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 16:00:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I suppose," she sighed.&nbsp; She hated to leave the view -- it had been a long time since she'd seen one so nice -- but thinking of the bandits had made her nervous.&nbsp; Trying to remember the scene, she looked a moment longer, then slowly turned to head back.<br><br>"If they'd just leave us alone for a little while," she mused.&nbsp; "I mean, if we had some time to build up a little without anyone bothering us, then they wouldn't dare try anything, would they?&nbsp; Not if we had more people and better defenses and things.&nbsp; We need the bandits to start fighting amongst themselves and the mayor to just-- go away."&nbsp; She blushed guiltily even though she hadn't said what she was thinking.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 16:16:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"We wil do fine, its getting cooperation from others that will be tougher." he sighs as the start toward the path, "But for now, lets enjoy things, we'll worry about stuff as needed."<br><br>As they start down the path Paul continues to hold her close, making walking a little more difficult, but equally more plesant.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 16:49:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Is your leg all right?" she asked.&nbsp; "Because I'm not sure I could carry you all the way back," she added in her best serious tone.<br><br>Then she paused thoughtfully for a moment.&nbsp; "I am enjoying things.&nbsp; I wasn't for a long time, even before-- well.&nbsp; But I am now."&nbsp; She smiled up at him, forgetting all about bandits and everything else, and just knowing that she felt safe with him next to her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 17:06:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He laughs, "I'm fine, just like having you to hold onto."<br><br>They make thier way back to the smaller path with no problems.&nbsp; As they get to the door one of the guards stop Paul, "We have a couple new recruits that showed up while you were gone.&nbsp; We have them waiting inside the first door."<br><br>Paul looks to Marie and heads in, keeping her close, "Lets see what has wandered in shall we?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 17:26:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie nodded, curious and a bit surprised at new people arriving so soon after she had.&nbsp; Still, it already seemed a lifetime ago that she'd first came here, frightened and escorted by those two silent guards.&nbsp; Now she smiled at one of those same guards, and felt comfortable.<br><br>"I wonder who they are?" she mused, heading in that direction.&nbsp; They might be people she knew from town, she realized, and that wasn't necessarily a good thing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 17:40:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As they inter the chamber between the doors, they see a man and a woman there, guards still near and ready.&nbsp; "Come with me", Paul says, slipping immediately into commander mode, as he moves into the bunker heading for his room.&nbsp; The guards and the couple from town follow.<br><br>Paul opens the door and points to the table and chairs, "Have a seat", he says to the new arrivals, the guards he has stay outside the door.&nbsp; He moves around the table and sits where he was when he interviewed Marie.&nbsp; He looks at her and then the chair next to him, indicating he wants her in on this.<br><br>"Names?", Pauls asks leaning on the table, reminding Marie of her first meeting with him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 18:25:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie sat down quietly, remembering the couple's names at the same moment they both looked at her with a sudden flash of recognition.&nbsp; They were a few years older than she was, in their mid twenties.&nbsp; She remembered having been envious of the woman's reddish-blonde hair when she was little, thinking her own dark brown hair too dull.&nbsp; The man was quite a contrast to the petite, light-skinned woman, being both tall and dark.&nbsp; He also looked strong, in a wiry sort of way, though he seemed out of his depth here.<br><br>Like she'd been, they were both too nervous not to answer Paul's question immediately.&nbsp; "Steven Gardner," the man said quickly.&nbsp; "And my wife Ann."&nbsp; He was holding her hand tightly, and she seemed to be letting him hold it rather than returning the grip.<br><br>Steven looked back at Marie then.&nbsp; "You -- you're Marie, aren't you?&nbsp; The mayor said you were dead.&nbsp; At least his son did."<br><br>Marie blinked, but wasn't really surprised.&nbsp; <em>He must wish I was dead,</em> she thought, with a certain grim satisfaction.&nbsp; She didn't say anything, looking to Paul to see how he wanted to handle the interview.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 18:52:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"My name is Paul", he says reaching acroos the table to shake hands with the two of them, "and apparently you have met Marie." he smiles.&nbsp; "So just what brings you to our happy little hole in the ground?" he asks, "besides perhaps a little ghost hunting for Marie."<br><br>He watches the couple, waiting to hear thier story, which he will verify with Marie after the talk.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 20:10:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Steve looked at his wife, obviously wanting her to explain, but she was looking around the room and didn't see his glance, though Marie thought she must be purposely ignoring him.&nbsp; There really wasn't anything in the room to attract that much attention.&nbsp; So he began, hesitantly.<br><br>"I'm a carpenter.&nbsp; Ann helps at the school -- used to, I mean, before they shut it down.&nbsp; The town -- well, things aren't the same there lately.&nbsp; You know," he said, casting an appealing glance at Marie.&nbsp; "But we were going to stick it out.&nbsp; That's home for us.&nbsp; Until the other day -- well, he went too far.&nbsp; Both of them, the mayor and that no-good son of his."&nbsp; He looked at Marie again, this time sympathetically, but he soon grew angry as he kept talking.<br><br>"He wanted Ann, and that was it.&nbsp; We might not be married the way people used to get married, but she's my wife as far as I'm concerned, and I wasn't letting either one of those bastards get their hands on her.&nbsp; So here we are.&nbsp; The mayor's been telling everyone this place is full of bandits, but I don't believe a word he says anymore.&nbsp; I work hard, and I'm good at my job, and if that's worth anything to you, then I can earn my keep, mine and Ann's.&nbsp; I'll work at whatever needs doing."<br><br>His anger made him a better speaker, and he was obviously determined.&nbsp; His wife sat stiffly, now staring only at the floor, her pale cheeks flushed pink.&nbsp; Marie could sympathize with that... She caught Paul's eye and nodded very faintly, indicating that so far what he'd said was true as far as she knew.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 20:20:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul catches Maries look, "Anyone that isn't afraid to help is welcome here", looking at Ann, "and we do have two children here that might need a little proper education, if thier guardians agree to it."<br><br>"It looks like the son is just as nuts as his dad.&nbsp; Thats good and bad for us, good as its going to drive more people up here", he smiles, "despite the fact that we're bandits.&nbsp; Bad in I think there are more raids going to happen as well."<br><br>"Can either of you handle a weapon?"&nbsp; Shruging, Paul adds, "I may have to start asking that question as well now."<br><br>He looks at the two newcomers, "How many people are still in town? How many actually support the fool, not because they are afraid, but actually believe in him?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 21:03:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Steve scowled.&nbsp; "That kid's just on a power trip.&nbsp; The mayor-- I don't know, he might be crazy.&nbsp; He acts like he's the king.&nbsp; I can use a rifle, though.&nbsp; I'm a pretty good hunter."<br><br>Ann spoke up for the first time, looking up and meeting Paul's gaze directly, almost challengingly.&nbsp; "I don't know how to fight, not like that.&nbsp; But I can teach and cook, and I'm not afraid of hard work."<br><br>Steve smiled adoringly at her and squeezed her hand, still lying limply in his.&nbsp; Then he grew more serious and turned to Paul.&nbsp; "There's still a good few hundred left, even with the ones the mayor's had thrown out or killed.&nbsp; Maybe four or five hundred."&nbsp; He looked at Ann, who nodded, her eyes still fixed on Paul.<br><br>"But most of them... well, a lot of them are families with kids.&nbsp; They just keep their heads down.&nbsp; I don't blame 'em.&nbsp; It's mostly the younger men without families who stick with the mayor.&nbsp; He promises them women and homemade booze and whatever drugs he's still got stashed away somewhere, and they do anything he says.&nbsp; There aren't so many of them, maybe, but they've got the guns and they can fight the best.&nbsp; They're just bullies.&nbsp; I stood up to 'em, and they left us alone, until just a few days ago.&nbsp; Things are-- well, they're tense up there."<br><br>"I think the mayor's afraid of you," Ann said to Paul suddenly.&nbsp; "He does want to be king, and you're the competition."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 21:14:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul laughs out loud when Ann comments, "Paul the King" he says still laughing, "Thats too funny, and not at all what I am."<br><br>He settles down still smiling at the amuseing statement, "OK, I haven't got room for a few hundred, maybe for one if we all get to be good friends."&nbsp; He smiles at Ann and Steve, "Heres what I'll do for you then, You stay here, earn your keep and there will be no problem.&nbsp; The two basic rules here are if its not yours don't touch it and help each other.&nbsp; You do what you know how to build this place and we're all good."&nbsp; Looking back and forth between Steve and Ann, "Any questions?"<br><br>"Marie, if your tent is still set up its big enough for two right? We can put them there, unless you plan on going back to it", he grins.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 21:28:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Steve smiled suddenly, and only now that he was relaxing again was it clear just how tense he'd been earlier.&nbsp; "Thank you, sir," he said, standing and holding out a hand to shake Paul's.<br><br>Ann had risen also, and held her hand out as well.&nbsp; "I'll help you with anything I can," she said quietly but determinedly, still looking him squarely in the eyes.<br><br>Marie shook her head hastily at Paul's last remark, smiling shyly.&nbsp; "No, the tent is up for grabs.&nbsp; It's still set up, it'll just need another sleeping bag."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 21:47:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Good, welcome to the club then", he says to the new comers, he heads around to the door, tells the guards to show them the tent, "I'll find something in the way of bedding for you in a bit."<br><br>Closing the door he grabs some water then sits again near Marie, "We need to get word to the people trapped there that this is a safe haven."&nbsp; Thinking aloud, "maybe get someone in there that they think is defecting away from here?"<br><br>He turns and looks at her, "Maybe I should really mess with him and build a castle", he laughs again thinking of 'Paul the King'.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 22:00:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie giggled.&nbsp; "I'm not sure a crown would look good on you," she said.&nbsp; But she quickly turned serious again, considering possible plans.&nbsp; "If it's someone who could sound convincing -- I mean, a younger guy, like Steven said, who could pretend to be after the women and stuff that the mayor's offering.&nbsp; Someone who knows how to suck up, basically," she said, making a face.&nbsp; "But that might work."<br><br>She got up and moved to stand next to him, kissing the top of his head.&nbsp; "I'm going to have to keep an eye on her, though.&nbsp; I think she likes you a little too much."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 22:09:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"She likes me?" he asks, honestly not having seen it, "I think your being a little over protective", he teases, "Besides, I've got you. What more could I ask for?"&nbsp; He pauses for a minute to see if she responds to that before adding, "except maybe having two ladies keeping him warm...", he laughs knowing there is going to be a response to that.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 22:30:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hey," she protested, swatting him on the arm.&nbsp; "You shouldn't talk like that while you're still wounded," she added, trying to sound threatening and failing.&nbsp; "I see now I shouldn't have said anything, but I still think she likes you.&nbsp; Maybe not the way <em>I</em> like you, and definitely nowhere near as much, but still.&nbsp; Anyway, she can't have you."<br><br>She put her arms around his shoulders and squeezed a little, leaning down to kiss him on the cheek.&nbsp; "Bedtime," she murmured.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 23:09:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Bedtime? But I am not at all tired", he smiles, "I know, I promised didn't I?"<br><br>He stands and moves to the bed, setting the crutch against the wall, he starts to undress, "I really have to watch that with you."<br><br>He sets the clothes to the side and lays down, "Are you sure you can't help me get to sleep?" he smiles.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 23:16:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"What, behaving yourself?&nbsp; Yes, you should watch that."&nbsp; Marie grinned, half hovering in case he needed help, and half enjoying watching him undress, even though it made her blush.&nbsp; Then she shook her head.&nbsp; "Nope, you're not going to tempt me again.&nbsp; Well, okay, maybe tempt me, but I won't give in!" she proclaimed.<br><br>She pulled the blankets up over him.&nbsp; "There.&nbsp; Much less tempting that way.&nbsp; Should I wake you up in an hour or so?&nbsp; Is that long enough?"&nbsp; She knelt down next to the bed and gave him a kiss.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 23:24:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He reaches up and pulls her to him and kisses her, his hand 'accidently' brushing her lovely breast.&nbsp; "An hour is fine", then the grin she has learned so well, "and how are you going to wake me?"<br><br>He smiles and gives her another quick kiss before he turns to go to sleep.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 23:33:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie smiled at this 'accident', but did manage not to give in, in spite of the little shiver it sent through her.&nbsp; "Mm, well, maybe you can just dream about how I'm going to wake you up."<br><br><br>It was just about exactly an hour later when Paul was woken by someone laying down next to him -- a mostly clothed someone, but under the covers and pressed up against him.&nbsp; Soft lips brushed gently over his ear and a hand slipped over his chest.&nbsp; "Are you awake?" Marie whispered.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>18-07-2007, 23:50:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I am now"&nbsp; He turns and kisses his girl, enjoying the feel of her next to him, "your a little overdressed though."<br><br>He reaches over and runs his hands over her slowly, enjoying the wonderful curves.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 00:41:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, <em>one</em> of us has to try and behave.&nbsp; A little.&nbsp; Besides, I did take off my pants."&nbsp; She snuggled against him, running one bare leg over his.&nbsp; It was becoming second nature now to be careful of his wound.<br><br>"And you really should save your strength, anyway.&nbsp; You said you wanted to make your rounds and everything."&nbsp; Her fingers drifted lightly over him, tracing his shoulder, his arm, his chest, but pointedly not going lower.&nbsp; "I don't want to wear you out."&nbsp; She buried her face against his shoulder, then nuzzled gently along his neck.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 15:36:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rolling over to her he reaches around and gives her a playful swat on the bottom, "Tease"' he says before kissing her.&nbsp; "Give an old man a hand up will you love?" as he attempts to both untangle himself from her and sit up at the same time and doing a poor job of it.<br><br>"Ok" he says struggling, "I need to make rounds, find Steve and Ann a sleeping bag, have dinner, the evening meeting", then smiling at Marie, "toss you onto the bed and have my way with you.&nbsp; Sound about right?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 16:24:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie giggled as they managed to untangle themselves awkwardly.&nbsp; "Nope, I have two corrections for you.&nbsp; One, our new arrivals already have a sleeping bag, because I found one for them.&nbsp; And two, while you might still be able to toss me on the bed, I'm not sure you'd actually be able to have your way with me without hurting yourself.&nbsp; Otherwise, that's exactly it."<br><br>She grinned as they both finally made it up to their feet.&nbsp; "So, is the old man all right on his own now?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 16:50:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm fine, just have to work a little on that jump out of bed action."&nbsp; &nbsp;He starts putting his clothes back on with a moments break to grab her still uncovered butt, "But I prefer that jump into bed action better."<br><br>He works his way over to the cabinet, has a glass of water, then stands at the door, waiting for Marie to join him.&nbsp; "Whenever your ready, unless you want to show everyone what you have."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 17:39:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie squealed at being grabbed, then sent a glare at his back that wouldn't have helped even if he had seen it.&nbsp; She sighed theatrically, as though forced to put up with far too much, and started tidying herself up for going outside, brushing out her mussed hair.<br><br>Paul earned another glare at his last comment.&nbsp; "I'm working on it, give me a second," she said, wriggling into her pants.&nbsp; "I can never quite tell if you'd mind everyone seeing... um, what I have," she added, looking at him doubtfully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 17:59:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Would you be willing to let others see me?" he asks, "I rather like people looking at you, makes me feel good.&nbsp; I take it as a complement."<br><br>He watches her wiggle in, "What sweet moves", he teases.&nbsp; he waits for her to button and zip up, just barely and opens the door wde to step out. He starts slowly into the bunker and moves across to the first group to greet them.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 18:20:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I... don't know," Marie said, obviously surprised by the question.&nbsp; "I guess it would depend on who, and how."&nbsp; She puzzled over the idea, distracted for a bit, until she realized he was opening the door and hurried to fasten up.<br><br>She still felt a little awkward about these rounds.&nbsp; Right now she had an excuse to walk with him, because of his leg, but was this going to become part of the tradition, her walking along with him?&nbsp; Would he want it to?&nbsp; But at the moment, she should really worry more about learning everyone's names, and she started trying to do that.&nbsp; One girl, a young woman perhaps a year or two younger than Marie, even came up to her and asked her about a sore throat she had, to which Marie replied very seriously, feeling half like an imposter, half a terribly important person.<br><br>She also noticed, or was pretty sure she did, Ann watching them from her tent.&nbsp; But she tried to take Paul's suggestion and think of it as a compliment -- though she wasn't sure she'd ever get <em>quite</em> as complacent about that sort of thing herself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 18:57:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He puts his arm around marie every chance he gets during the rounds.&nbsp; He makes sure to check on and give the kids thier cookie and hair tossle, the younger one accidently hugs his wounded leg, Paul manages to play it off, but seems to rely on the crutch more for the rest of the rounds.<br><br>He stops and has a word with Allison, making sure that she is as well as she can be, a quick stop by to see Steve and Ann, making sure they are settling in well.<br><br>He finishes seeing everyone and heads back to thier room, settling immediatly into the closest chair to the door, "Fuck!!, that hurt!!" he exclaims as he drops into the seat.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 19:49:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Seeing the incident, Marie went through the rest of the rounds nearly as tensely as Paul himself, though she had to admit he was hiding what had to have been a lot of pain quite well.&nbsp; She was so distracted that she hardly even noticed Ann glaring daggers at her, and probably Paul would have said she was overreacting anyway, but she was pretty sure she knew what was going on.&nbsp; She just felt sorry for Steve.<br><br>Once the door was closed, she dropped all pretense of looking calm.&nbsp; "How bad is it?&nbsp; Do you think it's bleeding again?&nbsp; Start taking off your pants.&nbsp; I'll get you another one of those Tylenol," she said, hurrying over to the cabinet.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 19:54:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Gritting his teeth as he works on the getting them off, he manages to have them down around his ankles by the time she returns.&nbsp; He looks up to her as she returns, his knuckles white on the arm of the chair, "It's not that bad", he tries to act as though he's not in pain, not doing well at this act.<br><br>Looking at the bandage Paul thinks he notices some fresh blood seeping through, but is not sure how much is actually expected seepage.<br><br><br>*edited for bad spellling*
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 20:16:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I thought I was supposed to be the doctor," Marie said tensely.&nbsp; She looked nervously at the bandage, then handed him a pill and a glass of water.&nbsp; "You do realize I'm not buying this tough act for a second, right?"<br><br>After a second trip to the cabinet, she hurried back with fresh bandages and knelt next to the chair.&nbsp; "I'm sorry, this is probably just going to hurt more," she said, biting her lip.&nbsp; But she worked very carefully, and really didn't cause enough pain to be felt through the haze of the existing pain.<br><br>"I'll have to run more interference for you tomorrow," she said, trying to sound light.&nbsp; "Since I'm assuming you'll just ignore me when I tell you to skip rounds just once.&nbsp; Okay, it is bleeding again a little, but that's okay.&nbsp; That happens.&nbsp; I'm going to clean it up and rebandage it, and then you are going to bed."&nbsp; She sounded as commanding as she could, though she doubted it would help.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 20:33:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He takes the pill and downs the water, watching her tend to his wound.&nbsp; "I've still got a meeting to deal with, unless you want to handle that as well."<br><br>Before she starts to clean him up he reaches and takes her hands in his, "It'll wait a minute", he says looking at her,&nbsp; "I think I upset you earlier, I was not saying&nbsp; you should share me, I would not care to share you either.&nbsp; Despite the fact that your taking care of me as my doctor, I do rather like having you around."&nbsp; He pauses a minute, still holding her hands, "I am not always best at asking about things, I am used to action. I would like you to help me here, besides being the doctor, I need someone that can think quick."<br><br>Releasing her hands and setting back to ease the position of his leg, I have the guards and they are good as far as being guards, I don't think any of them could be the administrator of this place, I think you could, with a little training."<br><br>Attempting a smile through the pain, "Not to mention, I can think of no one else that could keep me warm like you do."<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 20:46:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie sighed, finally managing to relax for the first time since she'd seen the little boy grab Paul's leg.&nbsp; "No, you didn't upset me, exactly -- I just didn't know what to say.&nbsp; I never know what to say when you say something nice about me, and, well... I'm still getting used to all this.&nbsp; I guess I didn't really think you were talking about sharing or anything, but I'm glad you explained it."<br><br>She smiled and moved to go back to work, hesitating again as he talked about who could run the place.&nbsp; "Oh, I-- I don't know if I could, really.&nbsp; I mean, I'll help, of course, but... I don't think anyone could run this place as well as you do.&nbsp; People are happy here.&nbsp; It isn't like the town at all."<br><br>She cleaned the wounds as delicately as she could, though she knew this would sting in spite of all her care.&nbsp; "Don't worry, this part's almost done, and the pill should kick in soon."&nbsp; Once that was done, she stretched up to kiss his cheek.&nbsp; "I'll help you any way I can, love, I promise.&nbsp; And I'll keep you warm."&nbsp; She blushed faintly and started bandaging.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 21:14:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				His knuckles still white onthe arm of the chair as she treats and dresses the wound, "I may have to make the meeting short and actually follow doctors orders and go to bed."&nbsp; He looks at her again trying to smile, although I think bed will not be nearly so fun this evening."<br><br>HE waits till she finishes and starts to pull his pants up, "So love, do you think you can make dinner again tonight?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 21:35:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie looked at him both sternly and sadly.&nbsp; "If you were actually following doctor's orders there wouldn't be a meeting at all.&nbsp; But if you ever do start listening to me, I'll think you're dying."<br><br>She helped him get dressed as best she could, wishing she was stronger.&nbsp; "Of course I will.&nbsp; Um, let's see.&nbsp; Let's just get you over to the desk right now and get it over with.&nbsp; Is that okay?&nbsp; Is the pill starting to work?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 22:52:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Right, to the desk."&nbsp; He works his way to his feet again leaning both on the table and the crutch.&nbsp; He get around to the other side and sits down again, "How is it that the more you need painkillers, the longer they take to work?"<br><br>He finds a less painful position and looks at Marie, "You know what love?&nbsp; I think a good kiss would do me a workd of good right now."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 23:04:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Again she helped as much as she could, but she hated feeling helpless almost as much as she hated seeing him in pain.&nbsp; "It'll start feeling better soon," she said, but that was cold comfort for the moment.<br><br>Once he was settled, she put her arms around his neck and leaned down, kissing him slowly but intensely for a while.&nbsp; Finally, she switched to shorter kisses, gradually pulling away until she finally leaned back to smile at him, trying to hide her worry.&nbsp; "Is that any better?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>19-07-2007, 23:15:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You are certainly better medicine then any pill could ever be." He smiles back at her, "I'll be ok love, I do not intend to be the target of 50 pounds of young child daily.&nbsp; I will heal."<br><br>He waits for dinner, thinks to himself he is going to ask for reports only and say he needs rest when everyone gathers for the meeting.<br><br>He watches his girl as she moves around the room, wondering just what he did to get her delivered to him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 00:06:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You'd better heal up, and fast.&nbsp; You're my first patient.&nbsp; I need you to be a success story."&nbsp; She gave him one more quick kiss, then went to get meals for them.&nbsp; He did seem to be better, but she still wished she could do more.<br><br>She got two meals ready and looked them over critically as she brought them to the table.&nbsp; "Fake pork or fake beef?" she asked, doing her best to sound cheerful.&nbsp; She might not be able to help the pain much, but at least she could help his mood.&nbsp; That was the least she owed him.&nbsp; "I think this one's supposed to be barbecue," she added, wrinkling her nose.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 00:15:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Mmmm, nothing like artificially colored and flavored BBQ meat like product" he laughs, "Gods, sometimes I think the bunker wall would be tastier." He looks at the packages, "You choose first, I think either one will be just as bad."&nbsp; <br><br>Shifting a bit he winces, looks at her and before she gets a chance to ask, "The meds are working love, just moved wrong.&nbsp; I knew I should have ordered the insta cure everything pills."<br><br>He settles into eat and watches her as she sits with him. "Your still hot."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 00:26:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie sighed, pondered for a moment, then set the packages down randomly and tried not to fuss over him, even though she'd been doing really badly at that lately.<br><br>She blinked, puzzled for a moment by his last comment, then blushed.&nbsp; "See, I never know what to say when you say things like that," she said, fidgeting.&nbsp; "I mean, I like it -- of course I like it.&nbsp; But, I don't know... 'thank you' just doesn't sound right somehow."&nbsp; Impulsively, she got up long enough to kiss him again and then sat back down.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 00:32:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well if I were me tucked into that body I'd probably answer with 'I know', we have to work on getting you a bit of an attitude." he smiles.&nbsp; He looks at her as she moves back after the kiss, "What was that for?&nbsp; and what do I need to do to get more?"<br><br>He eats slowly, "I think you have the barbeque, mine is warm cardboard."&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 00:46:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie shrugged, embarrassed.&nbsp; "I'm working on the attitude.&nbsp; It just takes a while.&nbsp; And that was just because I didn't know what to say.&nbsp; Actions speak louder than words, or something like that."<br><br>She tasted her food, then shook her head, making a face.&nbsp; "No, I think you have the barbecue.&nbsp; Mine tastes kinda like... plastic."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 14:52:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Plastic? Thats the added zing of the barbeque sauce", he laughs lightly.<br><br>He watches and listens to Marie, "Something wrong love?&nbsp; You don't look like your happy.&nbsp; What can I help you with?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 15:40:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Is that what it is?"&nbsp; Marie grimaced even more, looking doubtfully at the food.<br><br>But she forgot the meal at Paul's question.&nbsp; "Oh, no, it isn't that I'm not happy -- I mean, I'm worried about you right now, and it's been a really long day, but that's all that's bothering me.&nbsp; I-- I don't think I could even explain to you how glad I am to be here."<br><br>Suddenly she was on the verge of tears, much to her surprise.&nbsp; "It-- it's so wonderful... to wake up safe, next to you, and not have to be afraid of what might happen to me -- of who might be behind me when I turn around."&nbsp; She got up again, kneeling next to his chair and putting her arms around his neck, trying not to actually give in to tears.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 15:47:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Placing a hand on her head he strokes her hair gently, "It's ok, you can cry if you want."&nbsp; He gently caresses her, "I'm glad you found us, and Iam sure that others are glad as well.&nbsp; They just don't all know you yet."<br><br>He holds her quietly for a few minutes, letting her do what she needs to.&nbsp; In an attempt to make her laugh he then says, "The only one you have to worry about being behind you is me, and I would have a different motive."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 16:06:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shook her head, confused, and sobbed.&nbsp; "I haven't cried since -- since the war.&nbsp; I don't know why I'm starting now, just when everything's finally okay."&nbsp; She didn't quite break down completely, but she did let the tears flow for a few minutes.<br><br>Then she did laugh, shakily.&nbsp; "Oh, I'm so glad I'm here," was all she could manage to say for the moment, and she smiled through her tears, then kissed him.&nbsp; "Oh, I've gotten your shirt all wet," she said, wiping ineffectually at the spot as her sobs faded.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 16:25:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Still holding her, caressing to help calm her.&nbsp; "You can cry, it's a good relief of stress, and the shirt will dry."&nbsp; Wiping the tears from her face, "The war shocked a lot of people, Maybe you just needed to relax a bit before the pain of it could be let out."<br><br>Lifting her face to look at his, "I told you I'd get you what you needed, if its a shirt to get wet with tears," he shrugs smiling, "then thats what it takes."<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 16:33:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"This is a long time to be in shock," she said wonderingly.&nbsp; "But I think I do feel better now."&nbsp; She sniffled, wiped away the last of the tears from her face, and smiled up at him.&nbsp; "You're what I need," she said quietly, just looking at him for a long moment.<br><br>She kissed him again, straightened his shirt, and stood up.&nbsp; "So, are you done with your... whatever it is?&nbsp; Let me just clean up a little, and you can get the meeting going."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 17:11:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Grabbing the cookies from the tin before she clears it away, "Done," he smiles, "I may send the cookies by air mail next round though, just in case."<br><br>He watches her move about taking care of the dishes, he smiles as she reaches up to put something away, a wonderful profile view given to him.<br><br>He is still watching her as the first of the guards knock and come in for the meeting.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 17:28:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That would be much safer," she agreed.&nbsp; She splashed a little water on her face, then tidied everything away.&nbsp; This time she was conscious of his gaze, glancing back shyly at him now and then as she worked.&nbsp; She'd really never thought she was very pretty, but in his eyes, she suddenly was.<br><br>Then the guards came in, and they had to turn to business, though somehow she didn't feel as awkward now, more a part of the meeting, even though she still sat quietly and let Paul run things.&nbsp; She watched and listened, wanting to learn as much as she could so she could help, as she wanted to do.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 17:50:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As the rest of the group enters after a few minutes, Paul informs them, "Ok everyone, due to an unforeseen incident, an overly friendly child, My leg is hurting pretty badly so we'll keep this quick."&nbsp; Looking around the table, "I am considering ways to get information to the town that we are not the bandits and thier mayor and his son have just plain checked out.&nbsp; That in mind we have to start considering starting to build outside and I am looking for ideas.&nbsp; I'm leaning to the clasic western fort with a wooden stockade style fence and huts."<br><br>Smiling at the looks on the mens faces, "It's that or we all get to be much closer friends then would be comfortable.&nbsp; We have the wood available, the manpower will start coming soon I think, and its quick and easy to build, but any other ideas you can come up with..."<br><br>Seeing a few nods of agreement he settles back, "Anything else?&nbsp; If not I need to lay down and get comfortable, doctors orders", he finishes with a smile.<br><br>A few of the men present smile, one does stop before he heads out the door and looks back at Marie, "Excuse me" he says, pulling up the sleeve of his shirt revealing a long but not overly deep scratch up his forearm, "Think I could borrow you for just a few minutes?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 18:07:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, of course," Marie said, quickly turning to get the little stash of first aid supplies she had there and stepping over to look at the wound.&nbsp; There was beginning to be quite a difference between her usual self and how she acted as a doctor.<br><br>"Yes, this should be cleaned," she said, setting to work.&nbsp; "And yes, it will sting, I'm afraid, but I'll be quick.&nbsp; How did you get it?"<br><br>The man shrugged.&nbsp; "Got it with a tree branch.&nbsp; Didn't realize it broke the skin at first."&nbsp; He frowned slightly as she started cleaning, but otherwise didn't react.&nbsp; "You gonna stitch it up?" he asked, a little more loudly.<br><br>She glanced up at him curiously.&nbsp; "No, I don't think it needs stitches.&nbsp; It isn't that deep.&nbsp; Just keep it clean -- wash it out when you take a bath, and keep it covered the rest of the time."&nbsp; She took out some gauze and began wrapping it.&nbsp; He'd looked terribly relieved when she'd said no stitches, and she hid a smile, wondering if he was tough about everything but needles.<br><br>"There, you're all set.&nbsp; Just let me know if it starts feeling hot or swollen or anything, but I think it'll be fine now."<br><br>He nodded and said a gruff 'thanks' before leaving.&nbsp; Marie went back over to Paul, leaning over to rest her chin on the top of his head.&nbsp; "Is his name Nate?&nbsp; I still can't keep everyone straight.&nbsp; And did I do a good job?&nbsp; I mean, do I sound like a doctor?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 18:30:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Good job, on all three, his name, fixing him up, and not scaring him too much about the stitches, thats probably why he didn't come straight too you."&nbsp; He smiles at her, "Look love, everyone here knows your not a doctor for real, but your a damn fine medic.&nbsp; After Nate gets outside he'll be singing your praises and you'll have enough clients that we'll have to give you an office."<br><br>Paul starts to work at standing up, "Now I'll follow doctors orders and get into bed. Should I find something to elevate the leg?&nbsp; I can go out and find a sleeping bag, or some pillows."&nbsp; He starts to turn toward the door to head out to the warehouse.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 18:46:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie grinned at the praise.&nbsp; "I guess I'm just trying to reassure people.&nbsp; Even if I am just a medic, at least I can do <em>something</em>, so people don't have to worry so much.&nbsp; I think having an office would just make me nervous, though."&nbsp; But she laughed, glad the little incident had gone as well as it had.<br><br>She stopped him before he could do more than turn.&nbsp; "Oh, no, you don't.&nbsp; You lie down," she said firmly, steering him towards the bed.&nbsp; "If it needs elevating, I'll get something for that.&nbsp; But if you're comfortable enough as it is, I don't know if it really needs elevating.&nbsp; Just see how it feels when you're lying down."&nbsp; She helped maneuver him to the bed, both of them now getting better at that sort of thing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 18:57:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Having been turned toward the bed paul decides that it may be best if he listens, the wound dosen't hurt so much now but it does throbe.&nbsp; "Ok doc, you win."&nbsp; He moves to the bed and turns, lowering himself slowly, then begins to undress, looking at her he smiles, "I wish this was better already, I really do not like needing help at things.&nbsp; Besides, limited motion is no fun."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 19:48:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hm, if you're agreeing this easily, it must still hurt.&nbsp; Do you think you'll be able to sleep all right?"&nbsp; She helped him undress, keeping it to a minimum, though, given his complaints.&nbsp; "I know, I don't like seeing you in pain.&nbsp; But I hope you don't mind me undressing you.&nbsp; That part's kinda fun."&nbsp; She grinned, folding up his shirt and setting it aside.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 21:03:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You can undress me when ever you want, as far as the other, yes it hurts, but lets see how I do before I take the good stuff."&nbsp; &nbsp;Laughing he works on his pants as well, "Any other remedies you could suguest?&nbsp; Perhaps a more holistic approach?"&nbsp; <br><br>Reaching out he attempts to grab her, "At least a little cuddle time?&nbsp; To keep me warm of course."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 21:21:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie squealed a little and let herself be grabbed, though she pretended to put up a fuss.&nbsp; "Is cuddling holistic?&nbsp; I thought it was just fun.&nbsp; Though I suppose we do need to keep your morale up, and keep you warm."<br><br>She sat next to him, by his good leg, and held him close.&nbsp; "Is this warm enough?&nbsp; You feel warm."&nbsp; Her lips nuzzled over the line of his jaw.&nbsp; "Hm, you're a little scratchy.&nbsp; That's okay, I guess."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 21:26:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He turns his head and kisses her, "I'll shave tomorrow, in the mean time I suspose you'll just have to find other parts to kiss."&nbsp; He holds her close and whispers, "You really are good medicine for me.&nbsp; Such a plesant diversion to keep me from going nuts trying to run this place on my own."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 21:38:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, I haven't really helped much yet, but I will," Marie murmured, enjoying the embrace.&nbsp; "And if I can help you feel better faster, then that's even nicer."&nbsp; She was quiet for a moment, just nuzzling against him and savoring the unfamiliar feel of happiness.<br><br>"Lie down now," she finally said quietly.&nbsp; "See how your leg feels.&nbsp; If you don't think it needs to be propped up, then I can climb into bed with you properly."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 21:43:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes doctor", he replies, playing the smart ass he does so well.&nbsp; He turns and manages to half drag, half lift his wounded leg into the bed.&nbsp; He lies down and taks a deep breath as the weight shifts and pressure taken off the leg.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I think it will fell better in a few minutes, it feels much better with support all along it."<br><br>Looking up at her, still proped on his elbows, "Come to bed love, I don't think you'll damage me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 22:03:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, if you're <em>sure</em> I won't hurt you," she said, pretending reluctance.&nbsp; But she quickly slipped off her clothes, smiling a little as he watched her.&nbsp; "And I suppose I really <em>should</em> help you stay warm."<br><br>She wriggled under the covers, stretching against his good side and smothering a yawn.&nbsp; "Think you can sleep all right, love?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 22:36:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He slips an arm under her and pulls her close, "If a cannot love, I know where my medicine is." he hugs her again then turns to kiss her deeply, then again, gently "Night love."<br><br>He dozes off holding her close, waking a couple times through the night for a few minutes, jarred awake by pain as he moved in his sleep the wrong way.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-07-2007, 23:37:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie woke a couple of times herself, unable to sleep through his jolts of pain, but she pretended to be asleep.&nbsp; There was no sense making him feel guilty for waking her, though she did listen carefully for any signs of pain bad enough for her to intervene.&nbsp; But each time, he fell back asleep in a few moments, and she was reassured.<br><br>All too soon, though it was time to face the day.&nbsp; She snuggled closer and began kissing him lightly.&nbsp; This awakening might as well be a pleasant one for both of them.&nbsp; "Morning, love," she murmured, still a little asleep herself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>21-07-2007, 00:03:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He wakes to her light kisses and turns to catch the next on the lips, "I could get to like this kind of wake up call."&nbsp; Cuddling to her he cannot help but to move his hands to explore her sweet body again, "You're going to wake me like that when my leg is better and be pounced on you know", he says as his fingers find and tease one of her nipples.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-07-2007, 00:16:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, I thought you deserved a nice wake-up call.&nbsp; If I get pounced on later, I get pounced on."&nbsp; She grinned and let her own hands wander over him, stretching sleepily.&nbsp; "Shouldn't we be getting up or dressed or something like that?" she asked, though she made no move except to kiss him again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>23-07-2007, 17:04:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Right...dressed.."he says as he nuzzles her neck, his hands still runs over her sweet curves.<br><br>"Of course if we didn't remember to lock the door the moring meeting will start at that table if we are dressed or not."&nbsp; He says frowning.<br><br>"We could charge them admission", he smiles and kisses her once more as he starts to sit up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-07-2007, 17:25:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She sighed, enjoying the caresses, then stiffened in faint panic as she tried to remember if the door was locked.&nbsp; "Oh, I don't think I did lock it.&nbsp; I should probably start doing that," she said, biting her lip.&nbsp; "I don't think I'm ready for an audience, and I'm pretty sure an unlocked door won't always stop you."<br><br>She got up carefully, staying out of his way rather than making him accept help.&nbsp; "How's your leg?&nbsp; Not too stiff?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>23-07-2007, 17:47:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Moving his leg over the edge of the bed and lowering it slowly, "Now my dear girl, how could I concentrate on you properly if I had to think about little things like a lock all the time."<br><br>As his leg touches the floor he replies to the medical questions, "Not stiff, but it feels like it pulls a little.&nbsp; I think its just the surface scabing slipping a little though."&nbsp; he looks over at her, "I kept you awake last night?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-07-2007, 18:04:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I don't think a lock is a little thing," Marie protested, though quietly.&nbsp; "Here, let me check it before you get dressed."&nbsp; She moved to sit next to him, gently removing the bandages.<br><br>"No," she said automatically to his question, then hurried to explain.&nbsp; "I mean, I did wake up once or twice, but you didn't <em>keep</em> me awake.&nbsp; Once I knew you were okay, I went back to sleep.&nbsp; I didn't want to fuss or anything..."&nbsp; She focused harder than she really needed to on the bandage, obscurely afraid she'd done something wrong.<br><br>"It looks all right -- I think it just feels tight because of that little setback.&nbsp; It still seems better than it did yesterday morning, I think."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>23-07-2007, 18:12:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Better is good", he smiles at her kneeling between his legs, "damn meeting" he smiles, winking at her.<br><br>He works on his clothes, careful with his pants but, as she had said, showing some improvement.<br><br>"Coffee", he asks as he moves across the room with his crutch, starting to move like a pro now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-07-2007, 19:45:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Behave," Marie said firmly, but she grinned as she said it.&nbsp; "Just look forward to after the meeting.&nbsp; Or don't you want another sponge bath?"<br><br>She stood and dressed more quickly, going to investigate the possibilities for breakfast.&nbsp; "Coffee would be wonderful," she said.&nbsp; "Did coffee used to taste better?&nbsp; I never tried it before the war, but my father said that it did.&nbsp; He really missed that, I think."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>23-07-2007, 19:53:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Most everything that was actually 'fresh' was better before.&nbsp; Instant is not the same as brewed by any stretch.&nbsp; Kind of like the MREs they are food, but the flavor part is seriously lacking."<br><br>Watching her dress and start looking for breakfast, "I think another sponge bath would be a good idea, cant get too dirty", he grins,"I mean clean."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-07-2007, 20:44:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Who knew flavor was so hard to come by?" Marie sighed, pulling her t-shirt over her head.&nbsp; "We've <em>got</em> to figure out a way to start growing things."<br><br>She gave him an odd look at his last comment and frowned, trying to look stern.&nbsp; "I think maybe you can get too dirty, all right," she said.&nbsp; "So I will definitely need to clean you up."&nbsp; She went over to him and kissed him, lightly at first, then perhaps just a little too enthusiastically, since they were interrupted almost immediately by the first knock, and Marie tried to move away quickly as the door opened.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>23-07-2007, 21:04:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"He smiles and whispers, "busted" as she pulls away.&nbsp; He looks to the door, Morning guys", he says, with a reply from the firt man in being, "Looks like it", followed by a wide smile.<br><br>He moves to the table with his coffee, waiting for the rest of the guys to get in.<br><br>Marie at his side he opens up with, "Anybody decide I'm crazy about the 'fort' idea yet?"<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-07-2007, 22:56:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Several looks were exchanged, as they apparently decided who would speak first.&nbsp; "Well, I think you passed crazy a long time ago," one said -- Marie couldn't remember his name.&nbsp; "But the jury's still out on the fort, I guess."<br><br>"Let's say overoptimistic," said the oldest member of the group, Gary.&nbsp; "We don't have the men or the resources, and, well, it <em>is</em> crazy to count on anything we might get from the town.&nbsp; We at least have to find out more about what's going on there first.&nbsp; Then we can start getting you psychoanalyzed."<br><br>"It's a good idea," Nate added, "but we can't really do anything with it yet."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>23-07-2007, 23:13:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ok, I may be ready for the couch, I'd still like to get a couple men on it anyway, theres the new guy, Steve I think, lets give him a project, digging a few post holes at the back side of the bunker.&nbsp; &nbsp;The second floor is coming along well enough, maybe we can shift two more from there to start grabbing old phone poles from the roads nearby."<br><br>Looking around the table, "Lets get it started slowly and see what happens, I promise I'll go back on my meds soon ok?" he smiles at the men around the table, then Marie."<br><br>"Any thing elses before I go to therapy?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 00:13:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				There were a couple of minor reports on supply levels and hunting parties and the like, but otherwise the rest of the meeting went smoothly and quickly, and the men dispersed to their various jobs.<br><br>Marie went over to Paul's chair and stood behind him, putting her arms around his neck and kissing the top of his head.&nbsp; "It is a good idea, you know.&nbsp; But it's kind of a big step, even aside from getting materials and stuff.&nbsp; People are getting used to hiding.&nbsp; That's how they feel safe these days.&nbsp; They hide in the towns, too, in a different way.&nbsp; It might take a while to convince people they can actually leave here and go out in the world again."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 00:33:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nestling his head back against her breasts as she stands behind him, "We need to take some steps, and I am talking about keeping the bunker in the center, we'd still have our hole to dive into."<br><br>He leans back, looking up at her and smiles, "Nice pillows by the way."&nbsp; He reaches up and pulls her head back down and gives her an upside down kiss, "I need to clean up."<br><br>He reluctantly leaves his 'pillows' and goes to the foot locker to get clean clothes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 00:38:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie laughed and blushed.&nbsp; "Don't you mean dirty up?" she asked, raising an eyebrow.&nbsp; She started gathering up soap and towels, watching him move around.&nbsp; She had a medical reason -- she wanted to see how well he was doing at maneuvering without straining the wound -- but she had to admit, it was also fun just to turn the table and ogle him a little for a change.<br><br>"You're right, though -- we need to start rebuilding now, or people will just get too used to hiding and never want to go outside again.&nbsp; It's not much good surviving that way."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 00:47:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"There was an old movie with a line ike that in it, something like, 'anything could survive, it takes a human to live',&nbsp; or close enough to that", he shrugs.<br><br>Paul turns around and catches her watching him and winks, "Medical or personal reasons my dear?" he laughs.<br><br>He moves over to her and pulling her close kisses her, "At least me you always know its personal", he smiles.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 01:05:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She made a face at being caught, but kissed him contentedly enough.&nbsp; "Can't I have both?&nbsp; You know... what did they used to call it?&nbsp; Multitasking?"<br><br>Kissing him again for good measure, she reached out to grab the bag with the soap and things.&nbsp; "Ready to go?&nbsp; I'm not even going to try anymore on figuring out that whole clean/dirty question.&nbsp; Or maybe I should ask if you're ready to go live?"&nbsp; Certainly she never felt more alive than when she was in his arms, or even just next to him, just knowing he was there.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 15:08:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ready love", he states as he turns and heads toward the door.&nbsp; There are of course his usual greetings as he moves from his private quarters to the blast doors, a few questions as to how the leg is doing, he answers these mostly with, "Depends on if you ask me or the doctor", smiling at Marie when he says it to confirm that he is playing.<br><br>They make thier way to the pond, Paul manages to take the trip easier this time, no slipping or tripping with the crutch.&nbsp; When they reach the pool he smiles at Marie, "Your place or mine?"&nbsp; Laughing he pokes his head into the mens side to confirm it's empty, "Good here."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 15:35:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Your place it is, then," Marie said, smiling nervously as she headed that direction.&nbsp; Images of yesterday morning came flooding back, and she shivered, again amazed at herself for having risked discovery like that -- and even more amazed that the risk had felt so good.&nbsp; But she couldn't give in again -- could she?<br><br>She fussed unnecessarily with the soap and shampoo, not quite looking at him as he undressed.&nbsp; Except she'd have to look at him soon, and her cheeks flushed pink.&nbsp; "You're getting a lot better at that," she remarked, trying to sound casual.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 15:54:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He undresses and then sits at the side of the small pool again, "Better at what love?&nbsp; I thought I wasn't bad to begin with", he smiles back at her.<br><br>Waiting for her to join him he watches her, reaching down to take a handful of water and starts to wet himself down carefully avoiding the bandage.&nbsp; "It's not hurting at least now, well...no more then the usual throbing at least."&nbsp; <br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 16:17:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You know what I mean," Marie said in mock annoyance, her face still a little pinker than usual.&nbsp; After a long hesitation, she stripped from the waist down and then went to join him.&nbsp; The shirt did hide most of her, but she still felt daring and exposed as she knelt next to him and started helping him wash.&nbsp; "You could probably even bathe yourself if you really tried," she observed, carefully looking only at the washcloth.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 16:57:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He watches as she strips, "I probably could, but where is the fun in that?"<br><br>He behaves as she bathes him this time, although his body does not hide the fact that he'd really rather not.&nbsp; He does manage a few slight moments of sliding his wet hands over her legs, but does not persue things further.<br><br>As they finish he looks up at her, "So doc, do I get a treat for behaving so well?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 17:56:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie was tense.&nbsp; She'd done an excellent job of not looking, and touching as little as possible, but vivid images of yesterday roamed constantly through her mind.&nbsp; It was supposed to be men who obsessed with sex, she told herself, but that reminder wasn't helping.&nbsp; And Paul was <em>obviously</em> ready...<br><br>She looked up at his question, almost startled.&nbsp; "Um.&nbsp; Sure."&nbsp; Without considering the wisdom of the move, or lack thereof, she leaned over and kissed him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 18:18:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul holds the kiss, "Whats the matter", he asks, feeling her tenseness.&nbsp; <br><br>He takes her hands and pulls her naked bottom into his lap, not helping his state at all.&nbsp; "Something I can help you with?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 18:34:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She tensed up even more, if that was possible.&nbsp; "Um.&nbsp; Not here," she said, more than a little desparately.&nbsp; "Let's go back."<br><br>She tried to get up, but was at an awkward angle and at first only managed to wriggle against a very sensitive portion of his anatomy.&nbsp; "Sorry," she gasped, bracing herself and again trying to stand.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 19:07:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Still a little confused, mistaking her mood for something else, he helps her up from his lap and works his way to shore to dress.&nbsp; He looks at her curiously, but considers maybe there is something she wishes to tall him in private.<br><br>He takes a little longer then her to dress, then putting an arm around her starts off toward the bunker, quiet, waiting for her to speak.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 20:04:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Now Marie felt flustered in more ways than one, and she started apologizing as soon as they started walking back.&nbsp; "I'm sorry, I just kept thinking about-- and like you said, we were really pushing our luck yesterday, so I knew I shouldn't-- oh, I don't know <em>what's</em> come over me lately," she finally finished with a sigh.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 20:28:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He stops in his tracks as it finally dawns on him what her problem has been.&nbsp; He turns to her on the path and hugs her, pulling her in close he nibbles her neck for a moment before whispering, "Is my girl trying to tell me she is a little...needy?" He moves his head slightly and kisses her lightly on the neck again before adding, "and is perhaps enjoying the daring of it?"<br><br>He smiles as he releases her, turning to move toward the bunker, "Maybe you have an interesting idea to help fix this problem?" he half teases, interested in her answer to this, knowing she is new to talking about her sexual interests.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 20:48:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Is that what you call it?&nbsp; Needy?"&nbsp; She felt even more flustered after the nibbling, but at least she'd managed to explain the problem.&nbsp; "I never thought about these things before, not really.&nbsp; Now I almost can't stop.&nbsp; I don't know how to fix it."<br><br>Then she stopped, realizing what he'd meant by fixing.&nbsp; "Oh, and we can't really do anything like <em>that</em>.&nbsp; It's the middle of the day, everyone's awake, someone will see!&nbsp; Or at least hear."&nbsp; And she couldn't admit, not even to him, barely even to herself, that the idea was making her tingle all over.&nbsp; Then she suddenly thought of the things in the suitcase he'd showed her, and bit her lip.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 21:06:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiles, "But isn't that the excitment of it?&nbsp; Maybe we could move over to the wall near your tent and make Ann truely jealous."<br><br>After a few steps, "You still have not told me what may interest you.&nbsp; I'd like to know what my girl has it her dirty mind." Reaching over to pull her close as they walk, "I would like us to both enjoy things to thier fullest."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 21:49:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, we <em>couldn't</em>," Marie exclaimed, afraid of how serious he might be.&nbsp; She fumbled awkwardly for a moment, trying to put images into words that she could actually manage to speak aloud.<br><br>"Um, well, I-- I have been thinking about that suitcase.&nbsp; I mean the things in it.&nbsp; I mean, I like it when... when you hold me really tight, and I feel like I couldn't get away even if I wanted to.&nbsp; So... maybe I'd like it even more if I really couldn't get away?"&nbsp; There, that hadn't been too bad.&nbsp; She looked at him a little pleadingly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 22:17:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That could be an interesting evening to be sure, I would have to be careful in the early stages though", looking at her slightly intrigued now, "Taking my time to learn every inch of you without your being able to stop it does however have its perks", he smiles.<br><br>He seems to be ready to ask another question but decides against it.&nbsp; "If that interests you my dear, I will certainly not be against introducing you to my bag of tricks, but you will have to be patient, I am not going to use them all at once."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 22:35:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie was naturally an impatient person, but she had to admit that not using everything at once was probably a very sensible idea in this case.&nbsp; "I'll be patient.&nbsp; We can't do that yet, anyway, not until your leg's better," she added with a sigh that made her blush even more than she was already blushing at his talk of exploring her.<br><br>"Did you-- did you want to say something else?" she asked tentatively.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 23:04:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He pulls her close as the reach the clearing in front of the bunker, "Those games will have to wait a bit, although it is good incentive for me to get better fast."&nbsp; As they pass the guards and enter the hallway between the doors, "There are other ways to entertain ourselves until then though", he smiles at her, "and I have nothing planned until dinner and this evenings meeting."<br><br>With that they enter the bunker proper and paul begins to make his way to his area, looking over the work on the second level as he passes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 23:18:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, I suppose you'll be able to figure out something creative," Marie teased.&nbsp; Then she realized exactly what he was implying they'd do with the rest of the day, and her eyes grew wide. But he couldn't be serious...<br><br>Searching for a distraction, she saw him looking up at the work in progress.&nbsp; "When did you start working on that?" she asked curiously.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>24-07-2007, 23:25:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He looks at the construction, "A couple months ago now I suppose, thought we were going to have a few more people early on and, until the supplies are used up more the floor space is limited.&nbsp; Before I started thinking about how many were still in town this seemed the way to go."&nbsp; He thinks for a bit, "Even if we build the stockade outside, it may be a good ides, in case we all have to hide again ."<br><br>He starts again for the room, considering lunch, slightly disapointed that dessert seems not likely but considers that tonight will be here and they will have time then.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>25-07-2007, 00:06:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I hope not," Marie said, now a little sadly.&nbsp; "I know this place saved everyone here, but I'd still rather the kids didn't have to be afraid to run around and play outside.&nbsp; I remember when I could do that."<br><br>She fell silent until they reached the room, then seemed to recover a little of her usual spirits and cast a significant glance at the suitcase.&nbsp; "So.&nbsp; Maybe you could just tell me what you intend to do with those things... so I know what I have to look forward to."&nbsp; She smiled impishly and kissed him lightly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>25-07-2007, 00:23:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He holds her kiss, enjoying her warm mouth.&nbsp; Smiling as she looks at the suitcase, "What? And spoil the surprise?" he teases.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I'll give you an idea, but you have to close your eyes and consider the situation carefully, I want to watch your expressions as I tell you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>25-07-2007, 00:29:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, you don't have to spoil <em>all</em> the surprises," she pointed out.&nbsp; She closed her eyes obediently, keeping her arms around him.&nbsp; "Ready," she said, now dying of curiosity but trying not to show it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>25-07-2007, 19:20:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul sneaks a kiss while she closes her eyes, "Picture your self naked, on the bed.&nbsp; Your hands are held together above your head, your legs wide, kept there by chains and cuffs."&nbsp; Watching her face he continues, "You can feel the bed move, you can hear me near you.&nbsp; There is a kiss placed right here", he points the a spot at the edge of her jawline just below her ear. "There is a light touch of a hand teasing your nipples."&nbsp; <br><br>He keeps his arms around her as he continues, "The bed shifts again, this time the lips brush your nipples, you feel fingers through the soft hairs at your pussy, not touching the skin."&nbsp; He kisses her again, "I would do that for a long time, watching your reactions.&nbsp; How long could you take being teased like that?&nbsp; Not knowing where or with what part of my body I was going to touch you?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>25-07-2007, 19:57:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie's imagination was pretty vivid.&nbsp; Lately, that had been something of a problem.&nbsp; As Paul spoke quietly, his voice mesmerizing, her imagination could really come to life.&nbsp; Her face was a study in flickering emotions... surprise, anticipation, a little desperation at his description of the teasing.&nbsp; Her body tensed in his arms and her lips parted.<br><br>"That would make me absolutely crazy," she whispered, and both her face and her voice were filled with an even mixture of impatience and flat-out lust.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>25-07-2007, 20:09:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Seeing and feeling her reactions to his words he smiles, "That of course would be the intention.&nbsp; Of course there would be a way to end the torment, and I would tell you that before we started."<br><br>He takes advantage of he closed eyes once more and kisses her deeply, his tounge searching her mouth for several seconds before he releases her, "You can open your eyes now."&nbsp; Holding her close still he smiles, "so, what are we having for lunch", he laughs.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>25-07-2007, 20:54:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh," was the only reply she could come up with before he kissed her, and she kissed back, hard.&nbsp; She was weak in the knees, she was hot, she was -- absolutely confused as he asked her what was for lunch.<br><br>"You're hungry?" she asked, staring at him in disbelief.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>25-07-2007, 21:04:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes", he replies smiling at her, "and lunch would not be a bad idea either."&nbsp; He kisses her again and runs his hands gently over her, "A late night snack may be in order though don't you think?"<br><br>He slowly releases her and stands up, then heads over to the cabinet to get some water and an MRE, "Want anything?" he smiles.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>25-07-2007, 21:34:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<em>Sex,</em> she thought.&nbsp; In fact, she almost said it.&nbsp; But he was already getting food out, and, as she reminded herself <em>again</em>, it was the middle of the day.&nbsp; And would be for <em>hours</em>.<br><br>"Um, sure.&nbsp; Surprise me.&nbsp; They all taste the same, right?" she said weakly, sitting down before she fell over.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>25-07-2007, 21:41:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He makes two trips, one with the water for both, then he comes back with the food, "It says 'ham sam', a little scary I think."&nbsp; He moves behind her and sets them down, bends and nibbles her, at the same place beneath the ear he had pointed to a few minutes ago, then whispers, "I think my girl is a little bothered." <br><br>A quick kiss again and he sets down next to her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>25-07-2007, 22:05:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie nearly jumped out of her skin.&nbsp; That little nibble, which would normally make her smile and perhaps shiver slightly, now seemed to release a flood of hormones she hadn't known she possessed a week ago.<br><br>"I'm fine," she said, her voice a little higher than usual.&nbsp; "If you can wait, I can wait.&nbsp; You're just trying to make me give in first, anyway," she added, in a flash of inspiration.&nbsp; "Just because I said I was nervous about-- you know."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>25-07-2007, 22:12:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Opening up his meal and looking at the contents he chuckles a little.&nbsp; In a false innocent voice, "Me?&nbsp; Never.&nbsp; I am the epitome of a gentleman", he can hardly say it with any sort of straight face and laughs.<br><br>"besides my dear, I am a man, I KNOW better then to challenge a woman to who would give in first."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>25-07-2007, 22:36:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She only rolled her eyes at his protestations of innocence, but nodded firmly at his last statement.&nbsp; "Good, because I'm not going to give in.&nbsp; A late-night, um, snack is fine.&nbsp; if you can wait, I can wait."&nbsp; She took a bite of her food as if to end the discussion, then made a face.&nbsp; "Yuck.&nbsp; All right, that will distract a person from anything," she said, picking up the box to look at the label.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>25-07-2007, 23:07:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul just smiles and eats the aleged meal, then smiles at her, "I'll tell you what, I know I am not quite ready for anything too active, but I've got an idea for a game tonight."&nbsp; He takes another bite and a sip of water, "Just a blindfold for you, but an agreement that you do not move other then where I guide you."<br><br>He watches her face, again watching for her expression while awaiting her reply.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>25-07-2007, 23:24:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That sounds good," she said, sounding perhaps a little too eager.&nbsp; But eager was all right, as long as she didn't give in.&nbsp; "Yes, I'd like to try that," she added more calmly, but her eyes were still lit up with curiosity.<br><br>She finished her meal, more out of determination than anything else, and looked up at him.&nbsp; "So what do we do until then?" she asked, perhaps a little too innocently.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>25-07-2007, 23:46:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I should walk I think, a few steps without the crutch at least", he looks across at her, "If I don't move soon its going to heal bad I think."<br><br>Still looking at her eyes, "Maybe early rounds first? or another walk up the mountain?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 00:17:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Right, you should exercise it if you can, not let it stiffen up too much," she said, unable to tear her gaze away from his.&nbsp; "You could make the rounds early, get that out of the way.&nbsp; That shouldn't wear you out too much," she added slowly.&nbsp; "Do you think you can manage that?&nbsp; Without the crutch, I mean?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 00:31:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Considering for a minute, "I think I'll have it with me, not use it too much though.&nbsp; Besides, I can use it for blocking over exuberant kids."&nbsp; He stands up carefully, using the crutch to take some of the strain, "Besides, if I hurt myself, our plans for later may fall thru."<br><br>Slipping the crutch from under his arm he takes a tenitive step on the left leg, "This was my idea wasn't it?" he asks wincing slightly, "Not that bad love, but it is letting me know it is not happy with me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 00:58:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No, they're not allowed to fall through," Marie said firmly, watching anxiously as he tested his leg.&nbsp; "Yeah, just use the crutch part of the time.&nbsp; That should be okay, right?&nbsp; You're doing great so far, but I'm not sure how long you should keep it up.&nbsp; You're my first gunshot wound," she said ruefully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 16:04:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Working his way slowly around the room, using the crutch mostly on turning, Paul seems to get some confidance back.&nbsp; "This is going to take awhile", Smiling at Marie again, "We'll just have to stay creative."<br><br>Starting toward the door he saks, "Coming love?&nbsp; Just in case I need a hand?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 16:19:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She stepped over to join him, smiling.&nbsp; "I'm always here in case you need a hand, love," she said, giving him a kiss on the cheek.&nbsp; "Just don't push yourself too hard and you'll be fine.&nbsp; And I'm sure you can be very creative when you have to be," she added slyly as they stepped outside.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 16:44:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul continues out the door and into the bunker proper, salking carefully, using the crutch mostly for turning and when standing talking to someone.&nbsp; He makes the rounds a bit short by not going to everyone to speak, but waving a hello from a slight distance. During the walk, between other peoples attentions, he chats with Marie, showing or explaining various things about the bunker and the people housed there. He does however make sure to visit the boys for cookies and the hair tossle, and Allison, to make sure she is doing alright.<br><br>Even taking the shorter route it takes them a bit longer then usual to make the rounds, Paul felt the need to look more closely at the second floor construction, and the return to thier quarters after about two hours.&nbsp; "That was not nearly so bad as I thought it was going to be, started to loosen up after the first half hour."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 17:11:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That's good.&nbsp; It seemed like it was getting easier for you," Marie said, watching as he settled in.&nbsp; "Does it feel all right?&nbsp; Maybe I should check it."&nbsp; She'd meant that as a serious medical suggestion, but when she met his eye she suddenly realized the other implications.&nbsp; She blushed, but held her ground.&nbsp; "The bandage might need to be changed," she said quietly, managing not to sound too defensive.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 17:25:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Pual moves to the bed instead of the table and sets down on the edge, "Check anything you would like doc", he says smiling.&nbsp; He works at dropping his pants, waiting for her to come over.<br><br>When she nears he touches her lightly as she checks the bandage and the wound, "It is rather difficult to keep my hands off you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 17:57:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She went slowly over to the stash of medical supplies, trying to get hold of herself.&nbsp; True, it wasn't the <em>middle</em> of the day any longer, but there were still plenty of people awake, even outside.&nbsp; The doors weren't even closed yet.&nbsp; Someone would hear them.&nbsp; She had no faith in her own ability to be quiet enough to avoid that.<br><br>She focused hard on the bandage, then the wound, but she shivered at his every touch.&nbsp; "See, it's all your fault I keep... keep thinking the things I'm thinking," she said, shakily.<br><br>"It looks fine," she finally said, carefully rewrapping the wound and reusing as much of the gauze as possible.&nbsp; "It's healing up pretty well, I think."&nbsp; She slowly set the rest of the banadages aside and, just as slowly, leaned over to kiss him, lightly at first, but with fast-growing need.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 18:07:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His hands continue to touch her, dispite her statement, "You say that like its a bad thing.&nbsp; Besides, I want to know those thoughts."<br><br>He watches her work on his leg, "It does feel better, I may be able to get rid if the damn crutch before long."<br><br>He wraps his arms around her as she kisses him, as she deepens it he lays back on the bed, pulling her on top, holding her tight.&nbsp; Breaking the kisss he smiles, does this mean your giving in?"&nbsp; He moves his head and kisses her neck before she can answer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 18:39:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She blushed at his question, having forgotten their little battle of wills.&nbsp; "Hey, all I did was kiss you," she said, managing to sound stern in spite of the shivers his attentions to her neck were causing.&nbsp; "You're the one who turned it horizontal."<br><br>Being careful of his wound, she wriggled atop him as though trying, teasingly rather than seriously, to escape his grasp.&nbsp; Really, though, she was only doing it to rub up against him in some interesting places.&nbsp; If she was going to be all bothered, he could be, too...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 21:04:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When she wiggles she can tell he is not in a most relaxed state either, feeling his hardness thru his shorts.&nbsp; &nbsp;His hands move down and grab her ass, holding her tight to him.&nbsp; "If your complaining..."&nbsp; <br><br>He squeezesher butt again, just to tease her a little, "I can let you up."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 21:42:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You're already up," she said, managing to look innocent even as she squirmed strategically again -- or at least tried to, given the stength of his grip.&nbsp; "Besides, I'm not complaining.&nbsp; Not if you're giving in..."&nbsp; She traced her fingers down the side of his neck lightly, then leaned in to kiss him there.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 21:47:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Whispering between nibbles, only because you are using an unfair advantage on a wounded man, playing doctor as a pretense to get my pants off."&nbsp; His lips move back to continue thier teasing of her neck.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 22:00:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Mm, but it wasn't a pretense.&nbsp; I really did need you to take your pants off."&nbsp; She teased him right back, her own lips wandering over his neck and ear, searching for sensitive spots.&nbsp; "I had medical reasons.&nbsp; For one thing, you're obviously too tense to get any rest."&nbsp; She wriggled again, enjoying the feeling of being trapped against him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 22:06:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hmmm...and what would our dear doctor prescribe for such tension?" he asks in mock seriousness.<br><br>He releases his grip on her sweet butt and his hands glide slowly up her back, fingers lightly touching the fabric of her shirt.<br><br>"Of course if you think I should try to sleep anyway..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 22:16:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, but you wouldn't be able to, I'm sure," she said, also being as serious as she could.&nbsp; "You need a massage or something... maybe a little medicinal exercise to help you relax.&nbsp; You're so stiff..."&nbsp; She grinned, her faint embarrassment at talking like that hidden as she continued to nibble over his neck, again wiggling her hips over him now that they were free.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 22:23:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"In that case doc, I suspose I should just take my medicine like a man", he says trying not to laugh.<br><br>His hands caress every inch of her he can reach, enjoying the feel of her curves, even with the clothing in the way.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 22:39:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Mm, you're still wearing too much," she murmured.&nbsp; "I can't give you a proper exam like this."&nbsp; She managed to slip one hand in between them and started unfastening buttons.&nbsp; "I have to make sure you're healthy -- test your reflexes, things like that."&nbsp; She was still grinning, but sounded fairly serious.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 22:48:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Smiling he gives in to her tender mercies, "I would wonder though, what would the doctor charge for such personal attention?"<br><br>He pushes with his right leg and manages to turn on the bed, so they now lay face to face, his fingers moving to work at her buttons as well.&nbsp; "Should one of us perhaps lock the door?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 23:07:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"We can discuss my fee later," she whispered.&nbsp; She giggled as he turned them both onto their sides, then a faintly alarmed look crossed her face.&nbsp; "Um, yes, I suppose one of us should," she said, glancing over to the door.&nbsp; She was very comfortable, and very focused on finally getting what she'd been wanting all day, but she'd really better lock the door.<br><br>"I'll get it in a minute," she murmured, apparently oblivious to the dangers of procrastination.&nbsp; "Let me just get this shirt out of the way first," she added, reaching to unbutton the last button.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 23:12:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Laughing at her indecision, "Maybe we should get a sign, 'the doctor is in'?"&nbsp; Giving her a quick kiss as she works on his buttons, "then again maybe it should read ,'the patient is in the doctor'?"<br><br>HE continues to work on her buttons as well...slowly though, running a finger over each bit of her flesh as it is revealed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 23:18:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, that's awful," she said, torn between embarrassment and laughter.&nbsp; "It wouldn't even keep people away, I bet.&nbsp; They'd be lining up to look."<br><br>She sighed, squirming impatiently as he took his own sweet time with her shirt.&nbsp; "You don't want me to lock the door, do you?" she whispered accusingly, shivering at his gentle touches.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>26-07-2007, 23:35:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"We'll put up a donation box", he laughs, "as far as the door, would you rather be relaxed or hot?"&nbsp; He smiles remembering the first sponge bath.&nbsp; "I am not concerned what people see, and its not like they have not figured out what you and I spend some of our time doing."<br><br>He opens the last few buttons, the kisses her again, "We will have to get into bed a little better though I believe."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 00:19:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ohhh, can't I be both?" she asked, agonizing over the question.&nbsp; In here was safer than at the baths, but still...<br><br>She sighed and wriggled and agonized some more, then, finally, threw caution to the winds.&nbsp; Sitting up a little, she pulled off her shirt and tossed it towards a chair.&nbsp; "If anyone else sees me naked, I'm blaming you," she said firmly, laying back down to kiss him again, hard.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 00:28:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul shifts on the bed as she takes off her shirt, baring her lovely breasts, "and if anyone does, I'll take full credit", he smiles and moves a hand to one of the soft orbs as she lays back down.<br><br>He holds the kiss, fingers brushing over her nipple, then slowly moving his face from her slightly, "Was that susposed to be a good night kiss?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 00:36:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Nope.&nbsp; That was just to make sure that you weren't getting bored."&nbsp; She reached over, helping him pull his shirt off.&nbsp; Now that she'd made up her mind, she suddenly felt rushed -- partly because of the fear of being caught, and partly because the fear of being caught really <em>was</em> making her hot.&nbsp; "Stupid pants," she muttered, realizing she still had them on.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 00:40:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul smiles and teases, "Better hurry with theM, your cutting into our possible time alone. Tick tick tick."&nbsp; He tries to keep his hand on her breasts thru this all, not quite able to as she removes her pants.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 00:53:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, stop it.&nbsp; Can't you at least pretend to be in a hurry?"&nbsp; She did her best to wriggle into his hands as she pulled off the last of her clothes, feeling more desparate by the second, and more annoyed that he could still calmly tease her.&nbsp; "And you still have something on," she pointed out, reaching to solve that little problem.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 15:15:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Lifting his hips so she can more easily removes his underwear, he moves his hands over her soft skin, "Why would I be in a hurry?&nbsp; I rather enjoy teasing you.&nbsp; Imagine what is going to happen when I get better and I have you unable to be in a hurry?" <br><br>HE watches her eyes when he says this, her reaction not helped by her current level of need.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 15:30:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie actually stopped cold for a moment, suddenly vividly realizing what the combination of his apparent need to tease, and her being tied and helpless, would do.&nbsp; She'd only be able to beg, and she was pretty sure it would take a <em>lot</em> of begging before he'd even consider giving in.<br><br>"Um.&nbsp; I guess I'd better hurry while I can," she finally decided, flying back into motion.&nbsp; "Besides, you <em>look</em> like you should want to hurry," she added, glancing over his erection before moving quickly to straddle him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 16:04:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As she movees to straddle him his hands move to her breasts, caressing them gently. His fingers move to her nipples to tease them, softly pinching them.<br><br>Smiling up at his beautiful girl, "Well Doctor, now that you have me just what do you intend on doing with me?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 16:23:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She whimpered even at this light caress, her nipples already rock-hard.&nbsp; "I'd <em>like</em> to make you feel as-- as needy as I do, but I don't think I have the patience for that right now," she murmured.&nbsp; Her hips were poised, her sex just brushing over his member, and she moaned, smiling faintly.&nbsp; "I guess I'll just have to settle for the usual."<br><br>Now she managed to move slowly, lowering herself down onto him and biting her lip as he filled her.&nbsp; One hand fumbled for his, moving it to cup her breast firmly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 16:35:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Taking hold of her breasts he handles it more roughly now, squeezing tight, teasing the nipple with more force as well, pinching and pulling harder, giving her a taste of pain, watching for any signs of her pulling away.<br><br>He sighs as her heat covers his shaft, the wet folds taking him in easily, "Gods you feel good."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 17:14:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie was surprised at the edge of pain, and tensed faintly, but relaxed when she met his eyes and began to move slowly along his shaft.&nbsp; "So you are a little needy after all," she murmured, smiling as she leaned forward to kiss him.<br><br>She ran her fingers over his chest, sighing as she sat back to take him into her deeply again.&nbsp; "I can't believe I managed to wait this long," she said, starting to move faster now.&nbsp; "Oh, is your leg all right?" she asked, suddenly worried as she paused in mid-stroke.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 17:29:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"My leg is fine, and I did not deny being a little needy love, I merely pointed out that you seemed to be more so."&nbsp; He pinches her nipples again, a little lighter this time, no need to scare her.<br><br>He moves one hand from her breast and runs it down her body, working it between them he moves his fingers so her clit is rubbing against the knuckles, giving it even more sensation.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 17:47:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Maybe I should start playing harder to get, so you don't get bored," she had just enough time to say before his hand found her clit, and anything else she might have said was lost in a moan.&nbsp; She put one hand on each of his, arching her hips and moving faster, becoming rapidly lost in the moment.<br><br>The memory of the unlocked door flashed into her head, and she moaned again.&nbsp; "Oh, that's good.&nbsp; Harder," she said, though she didn't make it clear which hand she was referring to, as she squeezed both.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 18:41:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A quick reply catches in his throat, deciding instead that her request would be more fun to work with.<br><br>Adjusting the position of the hand between them, he lightly traps her clit between two fingers and rubs his thumb over it, each of her movement causes it to be pulled slightly as well increasing the feelings as she moves.<br><br>The hand that remained at her breast also begins to handle her rougher, squeezing each of her now bouncing tits, teasing and pinching her nipples harder again, "There you go love, the rest of the ride is up to you though", he says between her movements.<br><br>His shaft hardens inside her with the heat and gripping of her inner muscles pulling at him, rapidly expanding to its full size.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 20:13:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh!"&nbsp; She gasped as her clit was pulled the first time, held her breath as it was pulled again, and Paul could see in her face the exact moment when she decided she liked it.&nbsp; After a similar process over the way he was tugging at her nipples, she let go, giving in to her body's cries to move.<br><br>She felt him shift and grow within her, and moved faster in reply.&nbsp; Every moment made her more impatient for her orgasm, and she didn't care if the whole world heard her cry out, or even saw her.&nbsp; That only made her arch into his hands a little more, and thrust down harder.&nbsp; Her sex throbbed suddenly, tightening around him in the first flutters of her release.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 20:27:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His fingers continue moving on her, slightly roughly as he has now discovered that she seems to enjoy it.&nbsp; He bucks his hips, as much as he can, to drive himself into her further.&nbsp; "Thats my girl, let's feel it."&nbsp; He works her clit wanting to feel her orgasm around his shaft.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 20:43:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She remembered she should really try to muffle her sounds, but not before her first sharp cry of release escaped her.&nbsp; Then she bit her lip, whimpering and moaning as the pleasure filled her in wave after wave and her hips bucked.&nbsp; Finally she had what she'd ached for all day, and it seemed even better because of the waiting, or perhaps the danger.<br><br>Her body tensed around him, her hips arching as she tried to pull him in deeper, and another little cry escaped her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 21:01:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His fingers move to bring her thru her orgasm, holding her peak, giving her every minute of enjoyment he can.&nbsp; smiling as the second little wave passes thru her, "Now my love, you just need to finish relaxing me."&nbsp; His hands slip to her hips and he begins to guide her now, lifting and lowering her along his well wetted shaft.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 21:35:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She was still shivering, only slightly less tense herself, but she smiled as the aftershocks slowly faded and she began to work her hips, letting his hands guide her.&nbsp; Bracing her hands on the bed, she found slightly better leverage and was able to thrust harder, whimpering again as the friction built.<br><br>Now that she was calmer, she watched his face, enjoying seeing his pleasure build, still smiling at him.&nbsp; His hands on her hips felt possessive, binding, and she let herself think of the toys she'd seen in that suitcase of his...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 21:44:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His climax builds slowly, his shaft expanding inside the lovely girl riding him.&nbsp; His hips press upward to meet her thrusts, and his body begins to tense.<br><br>A few more strokes and his hands press her to him tightly, shoving himself as deep as he can as he releases.&nbsp; His seed explodes from him, filling her with the hot stickyness.&nbsp; He continues to hold her tight untill the first few waves flow from him, then gently guides her hips movements to take every drop.<br><br>his hands move to her breasts again as he finishes, teasing her nipples lightly, then he grips the nipples and pulling them gently he guides her to lay on top of him.&nbsp; "My girl is too hot."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 22:00:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She could see and feel his climax build, and it made her both proud and aroused to think that she could do this for him.&nbsp; And her body responded eagerly, arching and shivering, and she gasped as she felt him press into her for that final thrust.&nbsp; A small but delicious little orgasm raced through her as his hands gripped her and he filled her, the way he held her down onto him adding spice to her pleasure.<br><br>She smiled as his climax ended, slowly laying down on him as he tugged.&nbsp; He was still inside her, softer now, but enough to keep her feeling comfortably filled.&nbsp; Her lips wandered lightly over his chest.&nbsp; "Is that a complaint, love?" she whispered.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 22:03:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				wrapping his arms around her as she settles to his chest, "Of course it is.&nbsp; I rather enjoyed being nearly raped by my doctor."&nbsp; He holds her close, handsd moving over her soft back.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 22:13:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She sighed and shifted under his caresses, her sex tightening faintly around him.&nbsp; "Well, I don't know who you're going to complain to.&nbsp; Somehow I don't think you'll get much sympathy from the guards about that."&nbsp; She sighed again, sleepy from her exertions, and apparently less guarded about what she said, though now that it was too late, she blushed.&nbsp; "That feels nice," she said, which was true, but also, hopefully, a distraction.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 22:19:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"maybe I could ask them about it at teh meeting tonight", he teases.&nbsp; His hands continues to caress her for several minutes then, "speaking of meetings love, we might want to have a bite, and make ourselves just a touch more presentible for it ."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 22:37:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I wouldn't put it past you," Marie grumbled, closing her eyes and nestling contentedly against him.&nbsp; Then Paul spoke again, and her eyes flew open.&nbsp; "Oh, the <em>meeting</em>," she exclaimed, tensing again in sudden panic.<br><br>She climbed carefully off of him, mindful of his leg, and instantly felt fluids oozing out of her.&nbsp; "And I'm all tousled and messy," she said mournfully, hurrying over to get a cloth to clean them both up.&nbsp; "How much time do we have?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 22:53:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul laughs as she jumps up, "Relax love, we've time for dinner before and time to spare, a good hour at least."&nbsp; He looks at her as she stands next to the bed, "As a note love, I rather like you looking that way, especially as I know it was me that caused it."<br><br>He works his way to the side of the bed and sits up, "There are towels and washcloths from this morning still in the bag and water at the cabinet.&nbsp; Looking down his body he smiles, "From the looks of it some overzealous girl has made a bit of a mess on me as well."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 22:56:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Overzealous?&nbsp; Is that a complaint, too?" she asked, raising an eyebrow.&nbsp; She grabbed a washcloth and dampened it, then went back over to the bed, calmer now that she knew there was still time.<br><br>"And as a note, I wouldn't let anyone else get me looking like this," she said, bending down to wipe him off, gently.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 23:14:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not a complaint at all, I rather like my girl being that way, it may even start to keep me out of trouble."&nbsp; He smiles and strokes her hair as she cleans him, then to tease her, "What will you do love, when I have you bound and hold your pleasure just out of your grasp?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-07-2007, 23:28:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie took a deep breath, trying to imagine it.&nbsp; "Beg and plead a lot, I'm guessing," she finally said, fidgeting.&nbsp; Sated as she was now, it didn't sound too bad, but she knew it would be a different story when she was hungry and desperate.<br><br>"You'll take pity on me at some point, right?" she asked hopefully, straightening up as she finished cleaning him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>28-07-2007, 00:01:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Of course I would, and if you begged nice maybe several times."&nbsp; He smiles and stands to start getting himself dressed.&nbsp; He finishes and moves to her, hugging her and kissing her forehead.&nbsp; "You don't think I would just leave you all hot and bothered do you?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-07-2007, 00:08:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She cleaned herself off then, and moved to retrieve her clothes from where they'd fallen.&nbsp; Half-dressed, she returned the hug and looked up at him, studying his face.&nbsp; "Well, not for <em>too</em> long, I suppose... but maybe longer than I can stand.&nbsp; I don't seem to have much, um, tolerance for this..." she admitted.&nbsp; "Is that okay?&nbsp; I mean, really.&nbsp; Don't tease me this time."&nbsp; She looked up at him hopefully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>28-07-2007, 00:14:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Is it okay what? That you are a hypersexual being that appears to not be able to get enough of me?&nbsp; Trust me love, it is more then ok, and I am happy that somehow it worked that way."<br><br>He hugs her again then moves over to the cabinet to find tonights dinner, "Meatloaf, believe it or not they almost get that one right!"<br><br>He takes two packages out and takes them to the table.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-07-2007, 00:22:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You're teasing me again," she complained, but she smiled as she finished buttoning up her shirt.&nbsp; "I just... didn't know it could feel that good, I guess.&nbsp; Now I have to make up for lost time or something."<br><br>She looked at the package doubtfully.&nbsp; "Is meatloaf really any good to start with?" she asked, frowning.&nbsp; "I remember meatloaf.&nbsp; I used to drown it in ketchup."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>28-07-2007, 00:36:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well...its hard to ruin the flavor of something that never had it right?"&nbsp; He looks at her, then goes to hold her close again, "I am not teasing you.&nbsp; Really.&nbsp; You are one of the best things I have run into in my live, certainly the best since I came here.&nbsp; Does that still sound like teasing?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-07-2007, 00:41:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie squeezed him tight, just enjoying the feel of his arms around her.&nbsp; She shook her head, smiling though her eyes looked a little teary.&nbsp; "If it is teasing, then you should do it more often," she said shyly, stretching up to kiss him.&nbsp; "You're the best thing that's ever happened to me, love," she said quietly.&nbsp; Remembering that she might easily have lost him already, she held him a little tighter for a moment before letting go enough to look up at him, just smiling wordlessly for a moment.<br><br>"I know, meatloaf time, right?" she asked softly, putting a hand to his face.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>28-07-2007, 00:46:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				kissing her hand as she places it to his face, "<em>The</em> best thing?&nbsp; Even if I serve you this to eat?"&nbsp; He smiles and leads the way to the table, "If thats the case your have had a truely deprived life."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-07-2007, 14:21:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie laughed.&nbsp; "Yes, and even though you tease me.&nbsp; But just think of it as a challenge.&nbsp; If we can survive the meatloaf, we can survive anything," she proclaimed as she sat down to eat.&nbsp; Still, in spite of this grand announcement, she still frowned at the food for a moment before risking a taste.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 17:02:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Surviving the meatloaf may be the tough part", then he smiles at her, "but I have to eat to keep up with you."<br><br>Tasting the meatloaf he chuckles lightly, "As bland as can be, good to know some things never change."<br><br>"So tell me, before the meeting love, am I crazy for wanting to build out?&nbsp; Should I just keep it to what we can fit in here?&nbsp; I'll have to learn to say no if we do that."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 17:11:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie shook her head gravely.&nbsp; "No, we have to build out.&nbsp; Maybe it's too soon, I don't know about that, but we have to build out -- grow crops and maybe start keeping animals.&nbsp; We all had to hide at first, but now we've got to go back out into the world again, before people like the mayor take over."&nbsp; She picked at her food, now too distracted to eat.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 17:43:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul finishes his meal and sits back to drink his water and wait for the guys to show up for the meeting.&nbsp; By way of changing the subject he smiles at her, "Come over here and sit close. For some reason it seems that I enjoy having you near."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 17:52:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, just for some reason?" Marie asked, raising an eyebrow and smiling a little as she tidied up.&nbsp; "Not because you're up to something?"&nbsp; With a meeting about to start, she didn't dare sit on his lap, so she pulled her chair around to the other side and sat next to him.&nbsp; "Because you're usually up to something."&nbsp; Now her smile was happier, and she leaned over to kiss his cheek.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 18:19:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Doing his best to act surprised, "Me? Up to something?&nbsp; Never in a million years."&nbsp; He turns his head to cause some of her kiss to meet his lips, "And your not buying a bit of it are you?"<br><br>A knock at the door saves Paul from her retort as the first few men enter for the evenings briefing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 18:38:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You lucked out," Marie said, not quite able to hide a smile, and backed off as the men came into the room.&nbsp; She still felt faintly out of place at these meetings, and probably would for some time to come, but the men were used to her, at least, and most of them gave her smiles and quiet greetings as they settled in.&nbsp; She asked Nate about his arm, and he thanked her again and said was doing fine, though as usual, he wasted no words.<br><br>The faint buzz of conversation quickly settled down as the last of them arrived and they all waited for the meeting to begin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 19:14:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The meeting is short, nothing out of the ordinary to report.&nbsp; The usual inventory, building reports, a brief mention of the outside wall, gathering telephone poles for the main stands and such. Paul smiles at the news, thinking that its a win that he got that going at all.<br><br>Turning to Marie, "It's not quite harvest time is it?&nbsp; The bandits show up there when there is something to steal for the most part right?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 19:39:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie nodded in answer to both questions.&nbsp; "Yeah, that's their favorite time.&nbsp; They show up every now and then otherwise, but there's not much pattern to that.&nbsp; I think it's just whenever they feel like it. Harvest starts in a couple of weeks, give or take.&nbsp; It depends a little on the weather, but about then.&nbsp; They like to grab things right from the fields, so they don't have to try and get it out of the storehouses."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 20:16:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Interesting, I'll have to consider a few things before then."&nbsp; Looking at the men he asks if there is any other business, hearing none, he closes the meeting and joins the men in good buys, shaking hands and a few small jokes as they leave the room.<br><br>He looks at Marie, "What do you think would happen if we accidently blocked the raiders?&nbsp; Maybe helped out the farmers by sowing the bandits the error of thier way?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 20:24:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie's eyes widened as she imagined it, and she turned a little pale.&nbsp; "The farmers would love you.&nbsp; The bandits would -- I don't know, start a war, maybe.&nbsp; All they have is what they can take from everybody else.&nbsp; With them, it's steal or starve.&nbsp; You're not seriously considering <em>doing</em> that, are you?&nbsp; It's too dangerous, even if you can make them think it was an accident somehow."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 20:37:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul grins, a plot forming, "Maybe they didn't see us, maybe they hear the mayors sons name and a few others of the 'gang'?"&nbsp; Paul sits at the table and takes a sip of water before continuing, "If things really work out well, the bandits and the mayor have something together and they would be even more upset."<br><br>Looking at Marie again, "I would stay here, and the group would be voulnteers, but the chaos could be interesting."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 21:06:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				For a moment, Marie was suddenly pleased at the idea of framing those awful men.&nbsp; Then she felt a stab of guilt, though the idea still intrigued her.<br><br>"Chaos is right," she said slowly, considering the possible consequences.&nbsp; "It wouldn't surprise me if the mayor cut some kind of weird deal with the bandits, but I haven't really seen any signs of it myself.&nbsp; But the mayor loves using them as boogeymen to keep everyone scared.&nbsp; If people start to think they don't have to be afraid of the bandits any more... The place might turn into a ghost town."<br><br>She looked at him, eyes still wide.&nbsp; "It still sounds too dangerous, though," she said regretfully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 21:19:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'll stay here, honest."&nbsp; He moves over close to her, not using the crutch now, "It's only an idea, but the results would be wonderfully chaotic."<br><br>He reaches out and hugs her, "Trust me?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 22:22:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, I guess the place has survived this long without me here worrying," Marie said reluctantly, squeezing him tight.&nbsp; "It would solve a lot of problems... and we have to do something..."&nbsp; She frowned, pondering the idea.&nbsp; "Do you really think it would work?&nbsp; I mean, without too many people getting pulled in to the fighting or anything?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 22:31:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Holding her close, enjoying her warmth, "Never stop worrying love, I need someone that sees other sides."&nbsp; Looking down into her eyes, "I cannot say that no one will get hurt, I cannot say that it will work, I can say though that something needs to be done as a catalyst, and I have to cause it.<br><br>Kissing her on the forehead, "I really need to do something or we'll be back like it was before."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 22:42:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"And we can't go back to the way things were," she said, quietly but determinedly.&nbsp; "We have to do better this time, and not have another war."&nbsp; She smiled, sadly, and looked up at him.&nbsp; "No pressure or anything," she added.<br><br>"We can mention it at the meeting and see what everyone thinks... and I'll try and help you work out the details first, but I'm not sure if I'm any good at this sort of thing," she admitted.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 22:55:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kissing her again, "You, my love, are good at lots of things, but for this a little intel is what I will need from you."&nbsp; &nbsp;He thinks for a minute, "Maybe I should talk to Steve and Ann as well, they may know some interesting information as well."<br><br>He finally releases her and walks over, limping, to the table and drinks the last of his water, then looks over to the cabinet, considering getting a little more.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 23:06:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie caught the look.&nbsp; "Sit," she demanded.&nbsp; "You're making my leg hurt just watching you.&nbsp; If you want more water, ask and I'll get you some."&nbsp; She attempted to steer him gently towards his chair.<br><br>"Ann might know something, at least.&nbsp; I always got the impression she was kind of nosy," she added, returning to business.&nbsp; "I guess I can't blame her too much, though -- knowing what's going on is a good way to live longer, these days."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>30-07-2007, 23:26:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He looks at her, "You better be nice the way you talk to me, I'll make sure you have to beg longer."&nbsp; He laughs and sits anyway, "I'll talk to Ann tomorrow then, see if she has anything juicy."&nbsp; <br><br>He looks at his glass and then at Marie, "Would you please get me another?&nbsp; I think I'm about done walking without the crutch for the day."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-07-2007, 01:14:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"What happened to following doctor's orders?" Marie asked, pretending to scold.&nbsp; She got him the water and then leaned on the edge of the table.&nbsp; "I think you've probably exercised it enough, anyway.&nbsp; Does it feel all right?&nbsp; I mean, I'm sure it aches, but it isn't anything really bad, is it?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>31-07-2007, 16:01:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It is a little sore, but I think its a good thing."&nbsp; He tries to sneak a peek down her shirt as she bends to give him the water and smiles when she catches him, "Hey, I have to be me right?"&nbsp; <br><br>He kisses her and gives her a hug, "Tonight may be a night for sleep though after our afternoon snack."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-07-2007, 16:14:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hm, are you sure you won't get hungry in the middle of the night?" Marie teased, sitting lightly on his good leg.&nbsp; She felt a little surge of longing herself, though it was nothing compared to the hunger that had been gnawing at her most of the day, and kissed his cheek, then his mouth, gently.&nbsp; "I mean, you <em>do</em> have a big appetite, right?"&nbsp; She grinned mischievously, enjoying being the teaser for once.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 15:35:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Never know when I may need a snack, have to keep my energy up to heal faster."&nbsp; Swatting her butt playfully, "You need to be sure to get me up if you need a snack as well."<br><br>Hugging her close and pressing her kiss further, he runs his hands over her briefly, "Now, how about we get naked and go undercover?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 15:52:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, well, if you think it'll help you heal faster..."&nbsp; She trailed off, grinning, then yelped when he swatted her backside.&nbsp; "Except once you're healed, I won't have any control over you at all, and then I'll be in real trouble."<br><br>She giggled at his suggestion.&nbsp; "You make it sound like a spy mission.&nbsp; But here's the real question," she added, giving him a kiss.&nbsp; "Should I lock the door?"&nbsp; She did her best to keep her expression unreadable as she waited for his answer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 16:39:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He gives her a look as she mentions control, "You don't want to control me do you?&nbsp; You might find yourself in trouble that way as well."&nbsp; Smiling then, "Remember, when I get well you may find yourself spread on the bed being controled for real."<br><br>"I think we should have some undisturbed rest don't you think?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 16:46:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie blushed instantly.&nbsp; "Oh, well, I didn't mean that exactly," she stammered, and she really hadn't.&nbsp; "I meant -- you know, making sure you're careful, things like that.&nbsp; Doctor stuff."<br><br>She stopped talking and sighed, pretty sure she was just digging herself in deeper anyway, and went over to lock the door.&nbsp; "There.&nbsp; Now I can relax."&nbsp; She grinned and started unbuttoning her shirt, doing just a bit of a strip-tease again as she went back to the bed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 17:01:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul settles back on the bed, smiling as she gets flustered, "I was playing love, I know what you meant.&nbsp; It is fun watching you like that though."<br><br>Watching the striptease, "Now that is a way to be sure that we don't get to sleep too soon you realize?"&nbsp; &nbsp;He waits for her to join him in beed before he undresses himself and moves in close to cuddle her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 17:22:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie stuck her tongue out at him as she continued undressing the usual way and then crawled into bed next to him.&nbsp; She hadn't thought she was all that tired, but as soon as her head hit the pillow she had to stifle a yawn.&nbsp; "Mm, I'd better rest now, so I can have the energy to deal with you later," she murmured with a smile, snuggling against him contentedly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 17:39:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His hands roam lightly over her body as she cuddles in, not to awaken but to caress.&nbsp; "I think the afternoons activity wore us both out a bit, but if my girl needs a snack later..."<br><br>Kissing her lightly he wraps an arm around her and listens as she begins to doze.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 18:02:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She sighed, relaxing into his caresses, and soon began to drift off to sleep.&nbsp; "I bet I'll at least wake up hungry," she murmured, sleepiness again making her less self-conscious than usual.&nbsp; "Night, love," was all she managed before finally falling into sleep.<br><br><br>It was some time later when Paul was perhaps awawkened by Marie shifting against him, sighing and caressing him.&nbsp; But something about her movements seemed off, and on closer inspection, she seemed to be still asleep, probably dreaming...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 18:10:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Waking to her gentle touch Paul watches her for a minute, then decides that he shoud see if he can become a part of her dream.<br><br>Moving slowly and carefully so as to not wake her his fingers move to her breasts, caressing and stroking then with a feather like touch.&nbsp; His fingers start a slow circle around her nipple, closer and closer to it with each round.<br><br>Ever watching her face he slows his touch at any sign of her waking.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 18:28:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				At his first touch, her lips parted in a sigh, but she made no other response.&nbsp; As his fingers circled closer, she shifted, arching into his hand for a moment before relaxing again.&nbsp; She began making little sounds now and then, not quite words, not quite whimpers, though she still seemed at least mostly, if not entirely, asleep.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 19:01:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				wondering what her dream was going to become he slipped his hand from her sweet tits and starts a slow path down alon her side.&nbsp; Before too long he had reached her hips and moved toward her center.<br><br>Still being careful so as not to wake her he works his fingers slowly against her soft outer lips, ever so gently working them between, against her soft inner folds. <br><br>As his fingers begin to brush against her clit he considers steering the dream in other ways.&nbsp; He moves closer, his mouth scant inches from her ear, in a voice that is not even a whisper, "My girl is my slave."&nbsp; Pausing to be sure she is not awakened again he whispers, "show me a hot slave."<br><br>His fingers continue to brush lightly against her clit, beginning to search for the opening to her hot sex.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 19:47:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie was moving more often now, her body twitching and arching now and then as his hand traced over her.&nbsp; Sometimes she spoke a few words, or rather tried to, because her voice was too soft and vague to be understood.&nbsp; But they seemed like very pleased little sounds...<br><br>As his caresses worked down over her sex, then slowly moved deeper, she turned her face towards him as he spoke, her hips lifting from the bed and her legs opening to give him better access.&nbsp; She whimpered, then sighed, the sound of her breath escaping sounding very like "yes..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 19:54:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Proping himself up on one arm so he can enjoy the show, his fingers begin to press ever so lightly into her, fingertip just barely entering her while another continues to stroke her clit.<br><br>As she reacts to his touches, he continues to whisper, responding to her in broken sentances as well, letting her dream fill in the blanks.&nbsp; "My girl...my slave...needy slut..hot toy..."&nbsp; &nbsp;These types of statements are whispered as her body moves to her dream.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 20:12:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Whether it was his words, his touches, or both, something made her gasp faintly, her body pressing towards his hand.&nbsp; Her movements were still erratic, but it was clear enough what she wanted.&nbsp; Her own hand slipped down to her damp sex, intent on pleasure.&nbsp; Her face was still turned towards his, a faint frown on her forehead, her lips parted with her vague murmurs.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 20:21:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Moving his finger in slightly deeper, giving her a taste of the pleasure she desires, he begins to move it slowly and gently in and out of her heated body.<br><br>His words also continues, informing the girl that she is his slave, he the master, whispers of her begging him to have her.<br><br>He bends forward and kisses her forehead when he sees the frown lines cross it, intent on brining her pleasure in her dream.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 20:41:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her hand found his, and she frowned harder for a moment, apparently confused.&nbsp; Then she sighed in contentment, the frown vanishing as his finger slowly began to move and his lips touched her forehead.&nbsp; She gripped his hand, trying to make him move faster or deeper, perhaps, and her legs slid open as wide as they could in the confines of the bed.&nbsp; "Mm, please..." she whispered, the only really coherent thing she'd said yet.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 21:00:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He moves his finger in and out deeper, still brushing lightly over her clit gently, not wanting to wake her, wanting this to be a dream.<br><br>Whispering continues, good girl, sweet slave, sexy slave.<br><br>He is intent on her face, watching the emotions as well as any signs of her waking.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 21:22:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The deeper motion satisfied her for the moment, and she smiled faintly, her lashes fluttering briefly, then stopping.&nbsp; Her whimpers were now in time with the brushes of his finger over her clit, and she arched up from the bed again, trying to get more pressure on that soft bit of flesh.&nbsp; Her hand shifted from his, searching for it herself, as she again murmured, "Please..." then said something that sounded like "Harder..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 21:40:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Smiling, wondering how far this will go before she wakes, he begins to move in her deeper and harder.&nbsp; The finger moving over her clit faster as well.&nbsp; <br><br>Leaning forward slightly, he takes a break from his whispers to blow a cool breeze over her nipples, watching as they tighten in response.<br><br>He lightly kisses her forehead, then returns to his whispers of her slavery, her lust, her pleasing her master.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 21:50:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her hand faltered and stopped as his moved faster, her eyes again almost fluttering open.&nbsp; But now there was something just a little more focused about the way her body moved, and when she spoke again, it was more clearly.&nbsp; "More, please."<br><br>Her voice was still fogged with sleep, her body warm and receptive as she very, very slowly, began to wake up.&nbsp; She was fighting it; afraid of ending this wonderful dream much too soon...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 22:06:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Shifting again for a moment, taking his weight off his arm, he gently takes her seeking hand by the wrist and leads it to his hardened cock.&nbsp; His fingers continue to move deeper and faster, urged on by the soft voice.<br><br>Seeing that she is begining to wake he stops whispering, not wishing to be caught in his own fantasies, yet still excited by her reaction to the idea, if only in her dreams.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 22:28:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She whimpered, seeming faintly confused, but wrapped her hand around his shaft eagerly and slowly began to rub along it.&nbsp; This woke her up a little more, though she still refused to open her eyes.&nbsp; "More," she pleaded, arching towards him, her passage already starting to throb and grip his fingers more tightly.&nbsp; "Tell me what to do."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 22:37:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His fingers continues to move in and out of her hot wet passage as he considers his next move.&nbsp; Moving near her ear again he whispers, "Beg for your master to take your body, beg to be used like a slave."<br><br>He waits then, if she is awake he will need an explaination, if not she will be soon.<br><br>Her hand moves on his shaft, arousing him completely now, he thinks that soon, if she dosen't ask, he may not be able to give her that choice.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 22:50:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The frown reappeared for an instant, and her lips parted as though to speak, but her body's own reaction stopped her.&nbsp; Her hand tightened faintly on his cock, her body tensing abruptly as the first flickers of orgasm began, then, without warning, raced through her like flames.&nbsp; She cried out, startling herself with the sound, and her eyes flew open.&nbsp; Her channel throbbed and pulled hungrily at his fingers, her hand still working over him even in her distraction.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 23:06:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His fingers continue to move in her as she releases, her hand gripping him tighter as she does.&nbsp; Smiling down as she wakes herself, "Good morning love. Enjoying yourself?"<br><br>Watching her face as she tries to focus, still between dream and waking, "You woke me with your dream, you were asking me for this", he smiles.<br><br>Slowing the movements of his fingers as her body relaxes from her orgasm, "It must have been a good one, I would love to hear about it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 23:19:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She blinked at him, confused but flushed with pleasure, her body shivering as her release faded and his hand slowed.&nbsp; "Ohhh... I dreamt-- I-- You were--"&nbsp; She blushed fiercely, then realized that her own hand had slowed as well, and started stroking him faster.<br><br>"What did I say?" she whispered, trying to sort through her memories and separate fact from fantasy, and obviously not having much luck.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>01-08-2007, 23:26:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I could not make out all your words, although several do stand out, more, harder, please and, my favorite, tell me what to do", he informs her as her hand moves on him again.<br><br>His hand moves on her sex, lightly now, keeping her warmed but not intent or a second release for her yet, "So what was your dream?&nbsp; And more importantly, ws it me you were talking to?" he asks smiling.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 00:06:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She blushed harder at the last phrase.&nbsp; "Oh, I think I remember that," she murmured, flustered.&nbsp; "But the dream was so confusing, I-- Oh, of course it was you," she added, suddenly realizing what he'd said.&nbsp; "You were-- you were teasing me, like you always do, and you wouldn't let me... Sometimes I was tied up and sometimes I wasn't.&nbsp; And you pushed my legs apart, and-- well, I guess that happened in real life.&nbsp; Oh, and you were saying things, I remember that.&nbsp; You kept talking, but I couldn't quite hear you.&nbsp; I just knew that whatever you were saying was-- well, it made me feel so... hungry..."<br><br>She smiled shyly, shifting closer to him and moving her hand faster.&nbsp; "Are you hungry, love?" she murmured.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 00:20:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He turns to her and kisses her, hand still caressing, "I suspose that depends on the offer, I'm sure I would not mind a taste of certain things."<br><br>Smiling at her, "Or do you still want me to 'tell you what to do'?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 00:27:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She bit her lip, hesitating, but her breath caught and her hand moved faster, betraying her excitement.&nbsp; "All right, love," she whispered, kissing him lightly.&nbsp; "Tell me what to do."&nbsp; And she smiled up at him, nervous but quivering with excitement.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 00:39:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiles at her and lays back, "Remember when you were on top of me?&nbsp; I want you to do that again, but this time I want your back to me."<br><br>He offers his hands to guide her, positioning her over his shaft, "Put it in your pussy and slide down on it, then I will have a surprise for you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 00:44:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled and shifted to straddle him as directed, one hand guiding his member to her sex.&nbsp; Shivering, wondering what would come next, she slid down, savoring the feeling as her body stretched to accomodate him.&nbsp; "What's the surprise?" she asked, sighing as she finally took him to the hilt.&nbsp; She doubted he'd answer, but she couldn't resist asking.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 00:48:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Reaching down his hands moves across her back and then down, his fingers spread her cheeks slightly and he moves on to her tight little rear opening, brushing around the tight ring.<br><br>"This is", and he starts to press it slowly into the tightness, slowly but relentlessly, "Something you liked from our first evening."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 00:59:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shivered harder as she realized what he was doing, her body tensing automatically.&nbsp; But she soon remembered and forced her rear passage to relax under his determined push forward.&nbsp; She let out a long moan, deliciously full, rocking slightly.&nbsp; One hand rested against her stomach, imagining she could feel the outline of him there, while the other drifted down to his balls, remembering that he'd liked that before, and cradled them gently.&nbsp; "Ohhh, that's so good..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 15:31:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As she relaxes he is able to slip his finger in further, when it is in as far as he can push it he begins working it in and out slowly.&nbsp; <br><br>"There you go love, now start moving on me, lets see where we can take you."<br><br>His free hand gently strokes her well presented ass, enjoying the feel of her warm skin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 15:48:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie braced herself and began to move, slowly at first, as she experimented a little to find the best way of moving and the best rhythm.&nbsp; Leaning forward slightly as she was, his finger could penetrate her quite deeply, and she found she liked that very much.<br><br>In spite of her earlier release, she was still very aroused, the heat of her dream still with her.&nbsp; She sped up slowly, her moans and gasps increasing as well.&nbsp; One hand still roamed over him, sometimes drifting up to the base of his shaft as she rose up, and sometimes rubbing over her own clit, making her passage tighten around him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 15:55:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her touches, her movements, her willlingness, all served to excite Paul further, his mind thinking her his slave, one whose purpose was to please him.<br><br>He moves his body to match the speed she sets, finger moving in and out of her ass while she rides his cock, the muscles within her grasping tighter occasionally as she touches herself.<br><br>"Thats it, work to bring us off together."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 16:26:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ohh, yes," she moaned, remembering how good it felt when they were both climaxing at once, his seed pumping into her as she cried out.&nbsp; She tightened again just thinking about it, trying to stay aware of his reactions so she could obey.&nbsp; Her hips worked a little faster, though she kept her hand away from herself until he seemed almost ready.&nbsp; It wouldn't take much to bring her off now, filled as she was, so she forced herself to wait.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 16:47:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His body begins to tighten, his release not far at all.&nbsp; His fingers moves in her tight ass faster, taking her as close to the edge as he could.<br><br>With a hard thrust upward, he begins to release deep inside her, "Now", he managed to get out before the climax takes him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 17:06:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She gasped, and whether it was that hard thrust or his command, her body responded instantly and her own orgasm began.&nbsp; Both passages squeezed and throbbed, her body tense as she cried out and moaned.&nbsp; Her hand moved faster, her thumb rubbing at her clit and spinning out her pleasure, while her fingers cupped his taut sac below.&nbsp; And there was the extra little thrill of knowing she'd done exactly as he wanted...<br><br>She shuddered over him for a long time as the pleasure faded and she slowly relaxed.&nbsp; "Ohh, that was good," she murmured once she had her voice back.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 17:15:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When both of them are spent, he slowly draws his finger from her.&nbsp; Reaching around her he tugs her backward toward him again.<br><br>As she lays back against his chest his shaft is slowly pulled from her body and he wraps his arms around her, lightly toying with her breasts.&nbsp; "You are a very exciting girl."&nbsp; Shifting to the side a little he guides her to the bed beside him, his arms still holding her to him.<br><br>He kisses her neck, nibbling lightly, "If this is part of your dream, I would certainly like to hear more about it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 17:35:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She laid back on him, sighing as his shaft slipped out of her, but otherwise very much enjoying being held that way.&nbsp; "Mm, am I exciting?&nbsp; I guess I must be."&nbsp; She grinned, wriggling against him as he shifted them to the side.<br><br>"I wish I could remember more," she said, embarrassed at how regretful she sounded.&nbsp; The impression she had was that the dream had been quite... odd, especially for her.&nbsp; "I know you were taking stuff out of the suitcase, but I didn't really see most of it.&nbsp; It would never all have fit in there, that's for sure.&nbsp; And you tied my wrists to something and said it was to help me relax, I think.&nbsp; Only you kept teasing me, so of course I couldn't relax.<br><br>"Sometimes I could move and sometimes I couldn't, and when I could move I kept trying to get you to -- you know -- but you wouldn't, even though you were <em>really</em> excited."&nbsp; She smiled and rubbed back against him teasingly.&nbsp; "You kept calling me your good girl, though.&nbsp; I liked that.&nbsp; And I think -- I think you said I was hot and sexy and--"&nbsp; She stopped abruptly, suddenly remembering another word that had floated through her mind.&nbsp; "And things like that," she finished lamely.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 17:57:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Moving his hands lightly over her he whispers, " and?..."<br><br>Nuzzling her a little, "But tell me, what you can remember, were you enjoying it as much as it sounded like?"<br><br>Glad that her back is to him so she cannot see his smile, he wonders just how much work it would take to make her his slave, and not just in her dreams.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 18:15:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, I liked it," she said, perhaps a little too quickly.&nbsp; "Except you were teasing me too much.&nbsp; It was really getting bad, I was so frustrated..."<br><br>She paused, still worrying over his earlier question.&nbsp; Should she tell him?&nbsp; She didn't like hiding it, and the idea was exciting -- except it also scared her a little.<br><br>Her voice dropped to a barley audible whisper.&nbsp; "You called me your slave.&nbsp; I mean, not <em>really</em>... It was just what we were-- were playing.&nbsp; So... it's okay that I-- that I kind of liked it... right?"&nbsp; Her body was tense as she spoke, and she held her breath as she waited for him to speak.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 18:25:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nuzzling her neck he whispers, "Slave?&nbsp; You were dreaming about being my slave, interesting."<br><br>His hands continue to caress her, "From my side you were enjoying it, did it seem like a bad thing?"<br><br>Massaging her body gently he asks, "Would you like to be my slave?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 18:38:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She blushed and squirmed, enjoying the caresses but nervous about the direction the conversation had taken.&nbsp; "N-no, it wasn't bad in the <em>dream</em>... but real life's different.&nbsp; I mean -- <em>he</em> wanted a slave.&nbsp; I hated that.&nbsp; But it was different with you -- in the dream," she added hastily.<br><br>She took a deep breath, trying to sort through her racing thoughts and emotions.&nbsp; "It would just be sometimes, right?" she finally asked quietly.&nbsp; "When we're alone like this.&nbsp; I know you're nothing like <em>him</em>, but... I keep thinking about that," she admitted, biting her lip.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 18:48:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His hands continue to move over her lightly, relaxing her, "Just when we are alone, and I would never harm you."<br><br>Nuzzling her neck, kissing and nibbling as he continues, "I know you've not been with me long, but I would hope you could see the differances in us.&nbsp; I'd likr to think I was a little more subtle."&nbsp; He chuckles lightly, then kisses her shoulder blades.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 18:58:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She relaxed, slowly, leaning back into his kisses.&nbsp; "No, I know, you really aren't anything like him," she said.&nbsp; "You actually care about what I think and feel.&nbsp; I just can't help but be a little nervous..."<br><br>She sighed, just relaxing into his touch for a while.&nbsp; Finally she murmured, very quietly, "I think... I would like being your slave..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 19:28:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"And I would love to be your Master, that would make you truly 'my girl'."<br><br>He shifts back a bit and pulls her shoulder gently moving her to lay on her back next to him.&nbsp; Propping himself up again he looks down at her, "Do you think you know what all that idea may imply though?&nbsp; I would not want&nbsp; you to accept the title without knowing the job."<br><br>Paul smiles and kisses her before she has a chance to answer, then draws himself again and waits.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 19:51:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She moved obediently, looking up at him with nervous excitement and shaking her head.&nbsp; "No, I just know what I dreamt, really, and that's just me guessing... what <em>he</em> tried to do doesn't count.&nbsp; Tell me all about it," she said, her eyes wide and curious.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 20:22:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiles down at her, the innocence on her face so sweet.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Would you be willing to give me your body, whenever and however I wished?"&nbsp; <br><br>Looking into her eyes, reading them, "Would you trust me when you were bound?&nbsp; Be able to let your mind relax to enjoy the torments I would cause, taking you to the edge, then making you wait?"<br><br>"Could you be my sweet slave, my sexy, needy slut if that is what I asked for?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 20:49:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie listened raptly, obviously trying to imagine herself experiencing such things.&nbsp; "I trust you," she said firmly, having no doubt on that score.&nbsp; "I know you wouldn't hurt me."<br><br>Then she turned to the other questions.&nbsp; "I'm worried about-- well, how impatient I get.&nbsp; I'm not sure how much I could relax like that... Can we -- can we sort of work up to that?"<br><br>Finally she had to look down, blushing hard.&nbsp; "I already am way too needy, anyway," she murmured.&nbsp; "And I think I can be sexy -- I liked trying, at least, when I did that little dance for you."&nbsp; She looked back at him, putting her hand to the side of his face.&nbsp; "I like it when you look at me like -- like you really want me.&nbsp; Like I make you hungry..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 21:22:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiles, "I'm glad you trust me, that's a good start."<br><br>He runs a finger around her nipples, "I like your impatients, it's part of what makes me hungry for you.&nbsp; As far as sexy?&nbsp; You do not have to work too hard at that, and if I want a little more, I'll let you know."<br><br>Continuing to tease her nipples, "I like you needy too, It fun for me to tease you like I was yesterday afternoon.&nbsp; Pretending that you were the only one hot and bothered."<br><br>His finger traces a path downward, slowly lowering over her belly, "So, are you up to the challenge?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 21:33:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				In spite of two very recent orgasms, Marie found she was feeling very hot and bothered again, and not just from Paul's caresses.&nbsp; She squirmed, shivering as he traced a path downward.&nbsp; "I'd like to try.&nbsp; Please?&nbsp; I'll do my best..."&nbsp; Her hips shifted, hoping to entice his hand down a little further.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 21:41:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Please? To being my slave? or to bringing you off again?"&nbsp; He smiles as his fingers tease, tracing the outline of her sex.&nbsp; <br><br>"I would have you as my slave.&nbsp; Maybe if you beg or offer the right incentive I might bring you to orgasm again."&nbsp; He smiles at her, his finger slipping ever so slightly into the slit before moving to tease her again.<br><br>Bending forward he kisses her again briefly, then whispers, "Would you beg for it?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 21:48:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Please both," she said, arching up hopefully.&nbsp; She shivered, again not only from the pleasure of his touch -- there was something formal and important about this moment, something binding, she realized, and she liked it.<br><br>She nodded, her lips parted and her eyes wide.&nbsp; "Please -- please let me orgasm again.&nbsp; I want it so much..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 21:55:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Permission granted my sweet slave."&nbsp; As he says that he slips two fingers into her already well wetted sex, his thumb goes to her clit to stimulate her further,&nbsp; "Cum for your Master."<br><br>His fingers move in and out of her, thumb working her already swollen clit, "What you do from now on sexually, is my descression.&nbsp; Now my needy slave, you've been allowed to orgasm, do so."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 22:33:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A shiver went through her that was like nothing she'd ever felt before.&nbsp; Arousal was a large part of it, but there was also shock, anticipation, need, desire, and sweetest of all, the knowledge that she belonged somewhere.&nbsp; With him.<br><br>Practically speaking, nothing had changed.&nbsp; She'd always been his and his alone.&nbsp; But hearing him say it.... She moaned, more loudly then her usual, suddenly desparate to do as he said, as much for his pleasure as her own.&nbsp; And he knew what aroused her the most.&nbsp; Her pleasure didn't build so much as skyrocket.&nbsp; She gasped sharply, balancing on the edge for a moment, her body tense with longing -- and then one certain stroke of his thumb set her writhing beneath him.<br><br>It was the sort of orgasm she usually had only with his shaft in her sex, and it rocked her.&nbsp; She cried out, little gasping cries that went on for some time, her body curling around his hand.&nbsp; Finally she began to come down again.&nbsp; "Ohhh.... Oh, th- thank you," she murmured, still shivering.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 22:59:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Only slowing when she had worn herself out his fingers slowly slide out of her, moving up her body, over her belly, breasts, neck to her mouth.&nbsp; He slwoly wipes her own juices over her lips and then bend to kiss her deeply, sharing the taste of her.<br><br>"Such a hot little slave, and tasty too don't you think?"<br><br>He holds her close, letting her compose herself for a minute, "Now I would have my slave please me.&nbsp; Move down between my legs, use your hands, mouth, and breasts to bring me off.&nbsp; I want to finish in your mouth, do not miss a drop."&nbsp; &nbsp;He smiles as he commands her, not forceful, but a Master telling his slave how to please him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>02-08-2007, 23:20:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She clung to him, whimpering in the back of her throat as he kissed her, her body still on edge with what might happen next.&nbsp; As he gave her his commands, she stared at him, wide-eyed, almost as though she'd never seen him before.&nbsp; But she was clearly fascinated with her next task -- again, not so different, but now, everything seemed changed.<br><br>"Yes, sir," she said, quietly.&nbsp; She seemed faintly dazed, but she obeyed quickly enough, sliding down along his body, hands tracing down until they found his shaft, already half-erect again.&nbsp; Her eyes studied his face, watching every reaction as her hands began to stroke him.&nbsp; As he grew harder, she put her mouth over his tip, licking and tasting gently at first, then faster, trying to find exactly what would please him most.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 15:34:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He moves his hands down to stroke and caress her hair, his hips move to meet her movements as she begins to work on his shaft, "That's my sweet slave, show me what you can do, I want you to enjnoy it as well."<br><br>Continuing to stroke and caress her hair he lays back and enjoys the sensations of his girl, tending to his needs as a slave.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 16:03:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie was almost too overwhelmed to enjoy it in the usual sense, but she was certainly fascinated, soaking in every sensation.&nbsp; He was fully erect now, so he must like things so far.&nbsp; He'd said something about using her breasts, she realized, and for a moment didn't realize what he meant.&nbsp; Then she figured it out, or at least hoped she did.<br><br>She lifted his shaft and managed to squeeze it between her breasts.&nbsp; It worked better than she'd expected -- her breasts weren't very large, something which bothered her sometimes, but they were large enough for this, at least.&nbsp; It felt strange to her, but Paul seemed to enjoy it.&nbsp; If she craned her neck just right, she discovered, she could still take his tip into her mouth and tease at it with her tongue.&nbsp; She looked up at him searchingly, trying to see his reaction.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 16:20:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A deep sigh escapes Pauls lips as the soft skin of her breasts surround his manhood, his hands move from her head to her nipples, his fingers running over them as she moves on him.<br><br>"Thats' my girl, you're going to be an excellent slave."<br><br>His excitement builds, the feeling of her breasts and mouth taking building him quickly,&nbsp; his hips moving faster now as he approaches his orgasm.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 16:32:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She would never have believed it even yesterday, but being called an excellent slave sent a thrill of excitement through her.&nbsp; He liked this, he was lost in the sensations, and it was her doing, even though she was acting under orders.&nbsp; It was still her pleasing him like this.<br><br>He was close already, she could tell, and again she thrilled, amazed at how quickly that had happened.&nbsp; She shifted a little, moving so her mouth covered more of his shaft.&nbsp; He had told her not to miss a drop, and she was determined to obey there as well.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 16:59:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His release happens suddenly, his hips jerk forward, thrusting his cock further into her throat.&nbsp; Hot jets of his sticky cum fill her hot mouth.<br><br>Moving his hands to her head he guides her down further on him, wanting to ensure every drop of his seed fills her.<br><br>As the last of him is spent he relaxes slowly, "My sweet slave, that was wonderful", his hands stroke her hair gently now, "My sexy girl."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 17:12:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie gave a muffled yelp of surprise, caught a bit off guard by the suddenness of it, but recovered quickly and moved as he guided her.&nbsp; She released her breasts and wrapped her hand around his shaft instead, giving her more control so she could catch all his seed.<br><br>She captured it all, and she smiled, proud of herself, as she caught her breath.&nbsp; After a few final licks to make sure he was clean, she slid back up the bed, looking at him with a thrilled and hopeful smile on her face.&nbsp; "Thank you, sir," she said quietly.&nbsp; "Did I do everything right?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 17:22:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As she moves up the bed he moves his hands over her soft body, "Nothing less then perfect, if you continues to do like that I will have one hell of a slave."<br><br>Pulling her close to cuddle her some more he kisses her, then moves his mouth down to nibble at the hollow of her throat, "Sweet obediant slave, I do believe we are both going to enjoy this relationship."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 17:37:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She snuggled against him gratefully.&nbsp; For a moment, she'd been afraid that cuddling wouldn't be allowed under the new rules.&nbsp; "I like it so far," she said shyly, sighing and returning his kisses, a little hesitantly at first.&nbsp; But he would correct her if she went wrong, and not be too harsh with her.&nbsp; "It feels good.&nbsp; Safe."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 17:42:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As he holds her close he whispers, "Yes, it does feel good, and I will do everything I can to keep you safe."<br><br>He kisses her neck again, "And now my sweet little slave, I do think we need to get a little more rest before dawn."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 17:46:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Thank you, love," she whispered, forgetting the formality she'd been trying to put on.&nbsp; Then she nodded, sleepiness beginning to overtake her.&nbsp; "Do you need anything else first, sir?"&nbsp; She hesitated faintly before adding the last word, remembering it a little late.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 18:05:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kissing her lightly again, "Nothing at all sweet slave, at the moment having you here is enough."<br><br>"Master is a proper term as well", he whispers, in response to her hesitation on the 'sir'.&nbsp; A sweet hug and cuddle then, "and now, a little less active sleep."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 18:17:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, master," she murmured, eyes already half-closed as she settled into his arms.&nbsp; "Good night." She had a feeling she'd be too tired to dream, at least to dream anything so energetic as the last dream.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 19:58:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cuddling her close, Paul falls asleep also.<br><br>Some time later he wakes and his eyes roam over the naked girl next to him, enjoying the view of her beautiful form.&nbsp; He kisses her shoulder and whispers, "Wake up love, or I'll have to have the meeting whith you lying nude on the bed."<br><br>He slips away from her then and sits up, starting to get dressed, looking forward to some coffee and breakfast.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 20:14:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie blinked slowly awake, then scrambled to get dressed, unwilling to push her luck.&nbsp; As she did, she blushed slowly, as all the delicious details of last night came back to her, and she couldn't quite look him in the eye.&nbsp; "What would you like for breakfast, love?" she asked, suddenly a little nervous about the silence.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 20:25:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Finished dressing, Paul stands up and comes around the bed to where she is standing.&nbsp; Putting his arms around her he hugs her, "Breakfast would be good, coffee even better."<br><br>Not yet releasing her he looks down, into her eyes, "A lovely night dear.&nbsp; You are still alright with your statments?<br>"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 20:32:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She held him tight, instantly relaxing.&nbsp; Then she nodded, looking gravely up at him.&nbsp; "Yes, I am," she said quietly, but without hesitation.&nbsp; "I just feel a little strange today, I guess.&nbsp; Everything seems different.&nbsp; Good, but different."&nbsp; She smiled shyly, unable to explain any better than that.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 20:44:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"As long as its good."&nbsp; He lets her go reluctantly, then smiles as he swats her butt playfully when she turns.&nbsp; "For some reason I'm tired this morning, feels like I got no sleep at all", he smiles.<br><br>He walks to the small cocunter and gets the coffee in the works, then goes to sit while it brews.&nbsp; "First day with a sweet slave and I start the coffee", he teases, then before she has a chance to get concerned, "Not to worry, I didn't take you to be a domestic slave, you are all about pleasure."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 20:53:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Definitely good," she said, kissing him lightly as she went to get out some food.&nbsp; "I'm tired, too," she said, feigning surprise.&nbsp; "I think you must thrash around in your sleep."<br><br>She kissed him again as he teased her.&nbsp; "Well, I suppose I wouldn't make a bad domestic slave, but I wouldn't enjoy it <em>nearly</em> so much.&nbsp; How's the leg feel?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 21:06:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I would not want you to be my domsitic as well, you may get too tired for the more plesant pasttimes."<br><br>Taking several steps around in small circles, "Actually not bad considering.&nbsp; Still very tight, but its going to take time for that to stop I think."<br><br>Settiling back into his chair he watches the coffee, then looks at her, "I think you enjoyed yourself more then I have seen before last night.&nbsp; It seems that slavery will suit you well", he smiles, "And as a note, your beautiful."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 21:19:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I might need a nap as it is," she said, stifling a yawn as she opened the meals.&nbsp; "It probably will stay like that for a while, yeah.&nbsp; Just don't push too hard, and it should keep healing up all right."<br><br>She blushed when he remarked on her enjoyment.&nbsp; "Best midnight snack I ever had.&nbsp; Best anytime snack."&nbsp; She kissed him shyly.&nbsp; "You make me feel beautiful when you look at me like that... and when you call me yours."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 22:03:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You make pretty good snack food yourself, nice and tasty."<br><br>When she prings the food over he catches her arm and looks up at her, "You are beautiful, and you are mine, now more then ever.&nbsp; As I get a little more motion in my leg I'll show you a few more interesting things as well. Things you said you dreamed about."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 22:37:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her arm tingled where he'd grabbed it, and at first she could only nod, her eyes shining.&nbsp; "You know how to turn a girl's head... offering to make her dreams come true," she finally said, not making the slightest move to step away from his grip.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 22:57:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tugging her arm gently he bends her toward him, "Kiss me already", he smiles, "I think I want to explore some more of your dreams, perhaps even give&nbsp; you a few new ones."<br><br>When she comes close he kisses her deeply, enjoying the taste of her for some time before releasing her.&nbsp; "Now we can have breakfast."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 23:32:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie grinned, suddenly happier than she'd ever been.&nbsp; "I think I need that nap now, after a kiss like that," she said.&nbsp; But she sat down to eat, still smiling, not even caring how awful the food tasted.&nbsp; "I hope I can have more dreams like that," she admitted, looking at her food as she spoke.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>03-08-2007, 23:42:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Looking at the food Paul make a face, then eats anyway.&nbsp; "We'll get a nap this afternoon love, and maybe some sleep too.&nbsp; As far as your dreams?&nbsp; Maybe let your imagination open up a little and they can be real, if you tell me what your mind comes up with."&nbsp; He smiles at ehr then goes back to his meal and coffee, hoping to be done before the morning meeting.<br><br>"Up for a little walk today?&nbsp; Up to the point again?&nbsp; It'll be good excercise."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-08-2007, 00:26:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her imagination rather distracted her from her eating, which wasn't such a bad thing, considering the food, though it did force her to suddenly finish very quickly when she realized that the meeting would be starting soon.<br><br>"Sure, a walk sounds good, if you think your leg can take it.&nbsp; Maybe you should take the crutch," she suggested, frowning a little.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>04-08-2007, 00:33:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Of course I'll take the crutch doctor.&nbsp; I'm pushy but not stupid.&nbsp; besides, I don't know that you could carry me back", he smiles.<br><br>He finishes his breakfast and coffee, then stands to get another cup as the first of the men show up at the door for the morning meeting.<br><br>Waving them in he gets the coffee and returns to his seat.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-08-2007, 04:20:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The meeting was pretty standard, though there was also some discussion of possible places to find more lumber for the building projects, and plans to send scouts to check them out.&nbsp; Otherwise, everything was wrapped up fairly quickly, Marie mostly listening quietly as usual.<br><br>As they filed out, she went over and picked up Paul's crutch, leaning on it herself.&nbsp; "Hm, maybe I should get one of these, to help me with the climb," she said, smiling.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 16:00:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Turning as the last of the men leave and seeing Marie on the crutch, "Well, if your <em>that</em> out of shape, I suspose maybe we could find a cart to push you in", he teases, "otherwise we need to get our hiking boots on and maybe this time pack a lunch?"<br><br>Paul moves to her and gives her a hug, running his hands gently over her, "though from what I can see your in fine shape."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 16:21:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Mm, good enough shape to outrun you at the moment, at least," she teased, returning the hug.&nbsp; "Can we really stay there for a while this time?&nbsp; I do like it up there."&nbsp; She smiled hopefully and kissed his cheek.&nbsp; "It's not too dangerous up there, is it?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 17:26:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I guess the question is, do you want to out run me? And what would I do if my slave ran away?"&nbsp; He smiles at the last statement, teasing her about her new status more then being serious.<br><br>Moving to the cabinet to grab some water and food, "That is too exposed for the bandits, too far for the towns folk.&nbsp; The most dangerious for you up there is me."&nbsp; Still smiling he packs a blanket into a backpack, straps on his gun and finishes getting ready for the hike.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 17:33:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie had a brief instant of panic before realizing that he was only teasing, and frowned in mock annoyance.&nbsp; "Well, you're healing up so fast, I guess I've missed my chance to run away, anyway.&nbsp; You're too determined, you'd catch me for sure."<br><br>She went over to help pack up the things, taking charge of the backpack before he could object.&nbsp; It wasn't heavy, and better she had it than him, to avoid wearing out his leg too soon.&nbsp; "Oh, well, that danger, I'm used to," she said lightly, kissing him on the cheek again.&nbsp; "All set?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 18:15:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ready as I'll ever be."&nbsp; Picking up his crutch, but carrying it rather then using it for now, he starts to the door.&nbsp; Making thier way out of the bunker is still slow going, Paul still taking time to talk to anyone that gets within easy earshot, though Marie gets a few comments on how well Paul seems to be on the mend quickly from his wound.<br><br>"I think they are warming up to you love", he says as they get to the blast doors and head across to the path that will lead them to the hill top.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 18:26:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I hope so," she replied, pleased at the comments she'd overheard, since she thought it was safe to take them as compliments, at least a little.&nbsp; "I mean, they're stuck with me now, right?" she added with a smile.<br><br>It was a nice day, still a little cool in the shade, but seemed inclined to warm up nicely.&nbsp; She lifted her face to the breeze, enjoying the feel of it.&nbsp; "Mm, beautiful.&nbsp; I'm glad to be outside on a day like this."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 19:01:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It is beautiful, I have to get everyone out here to live soon."&nbsp; Reaching over he puts his arm around her and pulls her close, "But for now it's you and me and a picnic on the mountain top."<br><br>Moving upwards slowly until the path becomes the more well traveled trail, here thier speed is better and soon the clear area atop the hill is able to be seen from thier level.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 19:58:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Mmm, I like that.&nbsp; Just you and me, and a whole mountain all to ourselves."&nbsp; Marie grinned and kissed him.&nbsp; "Is your leg doing all right?&nbsp; You look like you're doing great, and we're almost there.&nbsp; You must be feeling better."&nbsp; She beamed happily at him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 20:02:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Doing pretty good love, just a little tight, the break for lunch will do me good though I'm sure."<br><br>They reach the peak just a few minutes later and Paul scans around the area, checking to see that they are indeed alone.&nbsp; <br><br>"So where do you want to set up the picnic?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 20:52:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hm, how about over there?" she suggested, spotting a place where there was a slight rise to the earth, forming almost a natural reclining chair.&nbsp; "We can lean back a little and still see the view, I think."&nbsp; She smiled, heading towards the spot to check it out.&nbsp; "Yes, I think this will be nice, and there's a little shade, too.&nbsp; How about it?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 21:17:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Watching her he smiles and agrees to the location.&nbsp; Helping her off with the backpack he pulls out the blanket and helps her spread it over the rise.&nbsp; "A nice bottle of wine and a real picnic would make this nearly perfect", he says as he settles onto the blanket.<br><br>Reaching up he takes her hand and pulls her gently downward to join him, "So tell me, are you up here as my friend, my lover or, my slave?"&nbsp; He watches her face, waiting for her response, smiling.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 21:25:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I've never had wine," Marie admitted.&nbsp; "Well, we found a bottle once when I was a kid, but it had gone bad somehow and it tasted awful."<br><br>She settled down next to him, smiling shyly as she looked up at him.&nbsp; "Can't I be all three?" she asked hopefully, leaning closer and kissing him softly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 22:27:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Of course you can, but each has its own rules, I want to know which one your in the mood for now."<br><br>He pulls her close and cuddles her, his hands moving to caress her soft curves, "You pick what you are now", he smiles and kisses her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 22:50:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie bit her lip, hesitating shyly for a moment even though she knew which one she wanted.&nbsp; "Slave," she said finally, shivering faintly just at the word.&nbsp; "I want to find out more about what that's like," she admitted.&nbsp; "There must be more I need to learn..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>20-08-2007, 23:14:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I like that choice too."&nbsp; Paul leans in and kisses her, "You are too well dressed for a slave, strip."&nbsp; <br><br>The change in tone between statements is a stark contrast of Paul in his public image and Paul the Master.<br><br>He settles back against the hillock now and watches, waiting to see just how much training she will need as a slave.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 00:08:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie blinked, astonished for a moment at the contrast, especially coming right after a kiss as it did.&nbsp; But she recovered quickly, standing up and pulling her shirt off over her head.&nbsp; She had a feeling that he wasn't looking to be teased this time, so she simply took her clothes off, watching him for any clue as to his reaction.&nbsp; Nervously, she couldn't help but glance around briefly before she pulled off her panties, the last scrap of her clothes, then stood quietly, shivering faintly and resisting the urge to try to cover herself.&nbsp; It was very strange to be unclothed out in the open like this...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 00:17:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Such a sexy slave", he says, "Now kneel down in front of me, put your bottom down on your legs and spread your legs, arms to your side, back straight to display those lovely breasts."<br><br>He watches and waits for her to obey again, smiling as her lovely form is exposed and his to command, wanting to take this to a higher level, but still taking it slow, needing her to be comfortable with it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 00:22:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie was clearly still nervous, but willing, and she moved into the position he described, slowly, trying to get it exactly right.&nbsp; If she'd felt exposed before, she felt twice as naked now, discovering how the stance showed everything off.&nbsp; She still watched his face hopefully for signs of approval, but his expression was maddeningly neutral, at least for the moment.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 00:49:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He stands and walks around her, looking as if he were inspecting her, "You are a beautiful girl.&nbsp; This position shows that even more.&nbsp; In the future, if I tell you to kneel, this is the position I will expect to see you in."<br><br>He comes around full circle and sits again before her cross legged.&nbsp; He reaches out and caresses her breasts, "Tell me my sweet slave, what would you think your best method to please your Master would be? Your sweet lips? Your hot sex?&nbsp; Maybe that tight ass?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 01:00:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie nodded, too nervous to speak, mentally noting the exact way she was sitting so she could return to the position again.&nbsp; She blushed as he settled down to look at her, then shivered as his hands caressed her.&nbsp; "Best..." she murmured, flustered for a moment.&nbsp; "I think... you have seemed to like my ass a great deal, master," she said, quietly, hoping she'd given the right answer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 15:19:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You do indeed have a wonderful ass", he smiles at her answer, "and I think I'll have that in a bit.&nbsp; First though I neeed to get undressed myself and I think we'll both need a little warm up."<br><br>Reaching out again he takes her hands and guides her into his arms, reclining against the slight ridge she had selected.<br><br>"Come here and help me get rid of the clothes", his hand sliding down her body to her sex, "then we'll have a little bit of a snack to get started."<br><br>Kissing her gently he presses a finger between her outer lips to stroke her just one time before moving his hand aaway to explore her body elsewhere.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 15:47:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She couldn't quite hide her smile, pleased that he'd liked her answer.&nbsp; And of course she'd never hesitate to help undress him... She shivered as he stroked her sex, a little disappointed that he moved elsewhere so quickly, but still glad of his touch.<br><br>She unbuttoned his shirt and helped him off with that first, then unfastened his pants, a little more slowly, as her hands were starting to shake faintly, with both arousal and nerves.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 16:14:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Adjusting his position so she can more easily remove his clothing, he moves his hands over her, gently stroking and caressing whatever of her body presented itself as she moved.<br><br>Seeing her nervousness in her eyes, he tries to relax her, "Marie, the idea of what we are doing is the same, we are still going to enjoy each other.&nbsp; The only change is now I am the Master, you are the slave.&nbsp; If you had said we were here as lovers would we not still be doing the same thing?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 16:25:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie smiled and bit her lip.&nbsp; "You're right.&nbsp; It isn't only that I'm nervous, I'm excited, too.&nbsp; I want to please you, Master," she said, feeling suddenly braver.&nbsp; She finished undressing him more steadily, only shivering again when his erection was revealed, drawing her eyes.<br><br>Finally, with the last stitch of clothing removed, she looked up at his face.&nbsp; "What would you like now, Master?" she asked, managing to keep her face calm, though her eyes gave away her excitement.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 16:49:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Come up here my sweet slave, on top me, kiss me and I will guide you from there."&nbsp; <br><br>He waits for her to move as directed, then,&nbsp; kissing her deeply, he places his hands on her waist and begins to guide her upwards, moving her body over his so his lips travel down her neck and, in time to her breasts.<br><br>holding her there, he usies his tounge, lips, and teeth to tease and enjoy her sweet orbs, toying with her nipples, taking slight nips at the tender flesh.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 16:55:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie sighed longingly at this attention, arching to meet his exploring mouth.&nbsp; He was right, this wasn't so different from how they'd enjoyed themselves all along.&nbsp; She was just more completely in his hands now.&nbsp; Soon this would become natural, they would fall into these roles easily when they had the chance, and she shivered delightedly at the thought.&nbsp; She put one hand to his head, gently stroking his hair, moaning faintly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 17:04:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Slowly he guides her upwards again, his lips now tracing a path over her smooth belly, towards her sweet sex.<br><br>"Kneel up here now, position yourself so I can get my mouth where you really want it to be."<br><br>As she moves up he moves one of his hands to spread her outer lips wide, his tounge teasingly running over just the edge of her soft inner folds.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 17:40:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She bit her lip again, shivering.&nbsp; "Mm, yes, Master," she said, half-teasing, perhaps, but she scurried to obey, shifting upwards until his tongue caressed her, her sex already throbbing faintly under his fingers.&nbsp; She quickly settled into a position she could hold for a while, moaning as he teased at her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 17:51:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Adjusting himself for best access to her, he continuees to teasingly lick her soft sex.&nbsp; A slow lick thrugh every inch,&nbsp; then a pause before the next, enjoying himself as he feels her body react.<br><br>As she begins to become more excited he changes tact and buries his face in her pussy, tounge pressing into the tight channel, then moving to trap her clit between his teeth and rapidly flicking his tounge over it briefly before moving again to press his tounge into her again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 18:16:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh!"&nbsp; she gasped sharply as he suddenly thrust his tongue in, then shuddered as his teeth closed gently over her clit.&nbsp; "Ohh, yes, that's so good..."&nbsp; She arched forward, trying to make it easier for him, feeling vaguely guilty that she was doing so little in return.&nbsp; But she couldn't help but enjoy this, her body already tensing for release as he worked over her sex.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 19:08:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He moves his hands up her body and again teases her breasts again, caressing one moment, lightly pinching and pulling her nipples the next.<br><br>Removing his mouth from her sex only long enough to tell his sweet slave that he wants her to cum, he continues to work her body toward orgasm.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 19:36:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She squirmed under his attentions, gasping every time he changed from caress to pinch, until finally the tension built up to breaking point, and she cried out, pressing her wet folds against his mouth as her body arched and she shivered against him.&nbsp; "Ohh... Th-- thank you, Master," she murmured as she slowly relaxed, not sure if that was what she should say, but finding it somehow appropriate.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 19:46:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His mouth continues to move on her through her orgasm, tasting the sweetness of her release, slowing only as she begins to relax.<br><br>Hands moving to her hips now he again begins to guide her down his body, again leaving a trail of kisses over her. <br><br>Again he pauses at her breasts to enjoy thier taste as well befor guiding her once again even with his to kiss her deeply.&nbsp; She tastes her own flavor on his lips as they kiss and, when he finally pulls his lips from her he whispers, "Continues down sweet slave, use your mouth to make me ready for that sweet ass of yours."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 19:59:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She kissed him hard, willingly, though it was still odd to her to taste herself on him.&nbsp; Then she nodded as he whispered his next command.&nbsp; "Yes, sir," she murmured, givng him one last kiss on the mouth before she began the slow journey down to his waiting shaft.&nbsp; She followed his example, leaving a trail of kisses and nibbles behind her as she worked her way down, her hands stroking a little ahead of her mouth.<br><br>Then she reached his member at last, already hard from their play, and wrapped her hand around it before slowly taking it into her mouth, her tongue teasing at him gently.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 20:20:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Taking a deep breath as her lips cover him he whispers, "Such a good girl, sexy slave."<br><br>He lies back, relaxing and enjoying the pleasure she is giving him, careful though to be sure she does not go too far.&nbsp; He wants to be ready to take her ass, saving his load for that opening for now.<br><br>After a short time, feeling his excitement getting to close the point of no return he reaches down and gently guide her head from his shaft.<br><br>"Enough of that for the moment love, turn away from me, kneel, then bend forward, I want you to present what you offered, show your Master that you are ready."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 20:35:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie nodded breathlessly, turning to obey.&nbsp; She went almost into the position he'd showed her earlier, though this time she needed her arms for support as she bent forward, revealing the smooth curves of her backside.&nbsp; "I hope you like it, Master," she said quietly, glancing cautiously back over her shoulder.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 20:46:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Beautiful" was all he said as he moved forward, his hands caressing the gentle curves of her botttom.&nbsp; Moving closer he bends and runs his tounge lightly over the tight opening, wetting the outer ring, giving her a bit of lubrication besides the wetness she had left on his cock.<br><br>A few moments later he kneels up behind her and positions the head of his manhood against the delicate opening, then slowly presses inward, stretching her over the wideness of his head.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 20:55:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie held her breath as she waited, whimpering as his tongue traced over her, hips arching back instinctively.&nbsp; Then she felt him kneel behind her and she shivered as she felt him move nearer, his shaft pressing against her, then slowly slipping inside.<br><br>"Ohhhh," she breathed, making herself relax as he'd taught her.&nbsp; He was such a tight fit, but she knew this would work, if she only relaxed and let him in.&nbsp; She flinched a little, but managed not to tighten around him, just letting him press forward.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 21:12:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Gently gripping her hips, both for balance and for leverage he presses slowly into her tight rear entry.&nbsp; feeling her tightening and then relaxing around him he works with her until his head if fully inside of her.<br><br>Holding still for a minute to let her adjust he then presses forward until he has a couple inches wedged in her.&nbsp; Then he begins to move slowly back and forth, each thrust forward forcing just a bit more of his shaft into her tight ass, stretching her gently, wanting not to hurt her.<br><br>After a bit he is finally fully planted in her, now he begins to move in ernest, pumping slowly at first but picking up speed rapidly as the tightness of her excites him more.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 21:29:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie moaned as he pressed forward, slowly filling her, her sex growing hot again at the feeling.&nbsp; She sighed as he finally filled her to the hilt, her body slowly adjusting to him.&nbsp; As he began to move faster, she whimpered faintly, but she could feel how much he enjoyed this, and his excitement was contagious.&nbsp; It still did hurt, but she could get past that amount of pain, and slowly, she began to press back to meet his thrusts.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 22:24:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As her motions let him know that she has adapted to this intrusion he shifts position to lean somewhat forward over her back.&nbsp; his hands move around to play with her breasts, hanging beneath her.<br><br>As he continues to move his shaft in and out of her he whispers, "Use one hand to play with yourself, I want you to cum with me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 22:31:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She could only nod, faintly, her gasps pressing her breasts into his caressing hands.&nbsp; Shifting her weight, her hand crept over to her sex, stroking the wet folds and making her shiver.&nbsp; "Oh, yes," she murmured, her hand moving faster as the warmth of pleasure began to spread through her.&nbsp; Slowly, she moved a little more eagerly, moaning more loudly now, shuddering with anticipation.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 22:48:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He moves in time to her actions now, as her movements speed so do his thrusts, he works at holding back untill he can feel her body tighten on him with her orgasm, wanting thier climax to be together, her body and his exploding together.<br><br>"Tell me when girl, I want to know as you go over the edge."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 23:25:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nodding again, she whimpered, pleasure and pain warring a little as her hand moved still faster.&nbsp; Then a little cry escaped her, and she pushed back harder.&nbsp; "N-- now, oh, now," she managed to say as her body tensed, her channel gripping him hard, her muscles now unable to relax as orgasm seized her.&nbsp; "Oh, now, now," she gasped again, shuddering, feeling him start to give in to the pleasure as well.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>21-08-2007, 23:36:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hearing her he no longer attempts to hold back and after several hard and deep thrusts releases deep into the clamping muscles of her bowels.<br><br>He rides her hard through thier combined orgasm and gradually slows as he is drained completely.<br><br>Keeping his shaft buried in her he kneels up and gently runs his hands down her back and ass cheeks, then up again, a light touch, relaxing her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 00:17:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie slowly managed to catch her breath, shivering faintly at the gentle strokes of his hands, her body gradually relaxing.&nbsp; She could feel him still in her, a very pleasant feeling, and smiled.&nbsp; "Did I do all right, Master?" she asked, uncertain as to whether she should really ask such a question, but wanting to learn all the details of her new role.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 00:27:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He leans forward and wraps his arms around her, the motion pulling his softend shaft from her.&nbsp; He pulls her up to lean back on his chest, his fingers running gently over her body.<br><br>His face next to her ear he whispers, "You were wonderful my sweet slave."&nbsp; From behind he gently nuzzles her neck, "Now what can you do for an encore?" he chuckles lightly and goes back to nuzzling her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 00:32:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled at his praise, nestling happily against his chest, sighing as his lips wandered over her skin.&nbsp; "What would you like me to do, Master?" she asked, shyly.&nbsp; "I want to learn to do everything just the way you like."&nbsp; She sighed again, resting one hand lightly on his as it traced over her body.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 00:49:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Just the way I like?"&nbsp; He smiles and she can feel it against her neck, "If I could make you just the way I wanted you would be just a needy little slut.&nbsp; Like you were the other day coming back from the bath."<br><br>Still caressing her lightly, "I would like you to tell me what you were feeling and thinking.&nbsp; Hmmm...I would like you to consider some of the toys I have back at the bunker."<br><br>Nibbling her neck again he whispers, "That's off the top of my head, I'll let you know when I come up with more."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 01:02:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She blushed at that reminder, already convinced she was too needy for her own good.&nbsp; "I'll try not to fight off those urges quite so much," she said quietly, biting her lip.&nbsp; "And I'm thinking... I'm wondering, if I'm really doing things the way you imagined... If there are any rules or anything that I don't know yet.&nbsp; But I'm excited, and curious, too."<br><br>She looked down, forced to stare at the ground instead of risking a look at him.&nbsp; "I have been thinking about the toys, too, and what you might want to do with them..." she admitted, shifting against him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 15:20:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Still holding her close he caresses her gently, "Those urges are wonderful, consider if I were to let you simmer slowly for a few hours, from morning to evening, maybe a day.&nbsp; What do you think your orgasm could be like then?"<br><br>Moving his hands upward slightly, so his thumbs just brush the undersides of her breasts, "As for the toys, imagine if I was to let you wait, teasing you for an hour or so before I gave you release, would you be able to quietly release?&nbsp; Or would the entire bunker know you were satisfied?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 15:56:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shivered faintly in his arms.&nbsp; It felt a little bold to talk to him pretty much just as she usually did, but apparently that was all right, at least for this sort of subject.&nbsp; "It did feel pretty god the other day," she admitted, remembering how she'd felt after being so edgy off and on all day.<br><br>She caressed the back of his hand as it caressed her, absently, her thoughts focused on the toys.&nbsp; "Oh, I couldn't possibly be quiet.&nbsp; An hour or so?&nbsp; I'd scream myself hoarse, I think," she said, blushing.&nbsp; He wouldn't mind the whole bunker hearing, she was sure, but she'd be completely mortified.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 16:28:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				With her still leaning back against her his moves his hands down and starts to press a finger between her legs, "Maybe I should tease you from now until lunch, then make you wait till we are done."&nbsp; His hands move to her thighs and he pulls at them, "Sit crosslegged that way I can reach easy."<br><br>Nibbling at her neck while he waits for her to adjust he whispers, "I am pretty sure no one in the bunker thinks we are just sharing space."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 16:48:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie whimpered as his hand slipped down, moving eagerly as he directed.&nbsp; Except now he was only going to tease her, just see how long she could last, and she sighed, suspecting she really wouldn't be able to hold out for long...<br><br>"Well, no..." she replied, whimpering again as his hand teased at her.&nbsp; "But knowing isn't the same thing as... as hearing wild screams..."&nbsp; She sighed longingly, again putting her hand over his.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 16:55:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Using the index finger from each hand he begins to run his fingers through the soft pubic hairs, slowly moving them toward each other to run just at the edge of her outer lips, "Do not move to try to get me to move in closer or I will have to start all over", he warns.<br><br>Slowly stroking up and down her outer lips his fingers beging to inch further in, spreading her flesh, yet still avoiding the softer silky inner folds.&nbsp; "I am going to make you such a needy little slave."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 17:59:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She'd been bracing herself to wriggle, since she knew she'd want to, but now she froze completely.&nbsp; "Yes, Master," she said, immediately quiet and submissive once more.<br><br>But it was so, so hard to stay still.&nbsp; She watched his hands, whimpering, aching to arch towards them just a fraction, but she didn't dare.&nbsp; He would notice, she knew it.&nbsp; She trembled harder with each passing moment, and she was suddenly afraid she'd twitch accidentally and disobey without meaning to.&nbsp; She did her best to make her body relax, trying to avoid that, but she couldn't stop her fists from clenching, her nails already starting to dig in to her palms.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 18:05:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				his fingers continue thier slow movement toward her core, now lightly brushing over the soft inner folds, closing the gap between the tips until he can feel them putting pressure on her clit when he strokes.<br><br>He keeps his fingers at that distance now, still moving them up and down the slit of her sex, feeling her clit react to each soft touch.&nbsp; "You know I'm going to make you ask me to go further", he whispers.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 18:15:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She whimpered as he slowly, so very slowly, edged towards her center, to those parts most aching to be touched.&nbsp; But still he only teased, brushing over her instead of stroking, and she shuddered, fighting the urge to squirm forward with every bit of strength.<br><br>She nodded, moaning.&nbsp; "Yes, I know.&nbsp; W--will you go further, Master?&nbsp; If-- if I ask very nicely..." She gasped and bit her lip.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 18:45:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Still teasing her gently he again whispers, "That would depend on just how you asked I imagine", teasing her now with his words as well.<br><br>Moving his fingers ever so slightly closer together as he continues to stroke her sex up and down, giving her ever so slightly more pressure and friction, "Just what would my sweet slave beg from her Master?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 18:54:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She cried out, shuddering, a jolt of pleasure shooting through her.&nbsp; Even that very faint increase of pressure seemed huge in her current state, and she was only getting more and more tense.&nbsp; "Ohhh, please, Master, please.&nbsp; L-- let me orgasm, please.&nbsp; Oh, just a little harder, please.&nbsp; L-- let me, I need it, please..."&nbsp; She gasped, every muscle aching with the stress of keeping still.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 19:28:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Three things happen at nearly the same moment, on finger slips suddenly into her wet pussy, the other hand changes position so her clit is tightly grasped between his first two fingers, and he whispers, "Now".<br><br>His strong arms around her do not let her escape his grasp as his finger explores her depths, the two trapping ehr clit moves just enough to allow his thumb to roughly assault the tender bud.<br><br>"Is that what my slave slut needed?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 19:48:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie cried out sharply, her eyes flying open in surprise at how quickly everything had changed, the rest of her body tensing hard as she was suddenly given her wish.&nbsp; "Oh, ohh, yes, yesss..."&nbsp; Her cries became wordless, her passage pulling hungrily at his fingers, and she shook helplessly for long moments as the pleasure filled her.<br><br>"Oh... Yes, Master, ohhh..." she murmured, as her shivering finally slowed and she could start to think again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 19:55:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He continues to toy with her sex as her orgasm peaks, letting her back down slowly.<br><br>Caressing her sex now, gently stroking it, smiling behind her as he nuzzles her neck, "What would you have done if I had said no?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 20:09:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She blinked at this, surprised at the question.&nbsp; "I... I don't know.&nbsp; Begged harder, I suppose."&nbsp; She sighed, still feeling the last of her release shivering through her now and then, especially since he was still lightly stroking her wet folds.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 20:30:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"We'll find out what happens."&nbsp; His hands slowly move away from her sex and he pulls her back against him again as he rests back.<br><br>"You've a beautiful body my girl, and you do make a fine blanket as well."&nbsp; He shifts below her and his hands slide from around her body, "but I think a little drink and some food may not be too bad an idea, don't you think?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 20:37:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh," was all she said, making barely a sound.&nbsp; Then she realized he was asking for food, which was only appropriate, since they were supposed to be on a picnic, and she moved to obey, slipping slowly off of him.&nbsp; She tried not to think about exactly what he meant to do later...&nbsp; "What would you like, Master?&nbsp; Water first?"&nbsp; She moved over to the pack and started opening it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 20:49:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His hands slip off of her as she moves away, he watches her move, enjoying the view of her body.&nbsp; "Water would be great, and I have no idea what got put in there for lunch."<br><br>"You are entirely too sexy love", he smiles as she serves him, "I do hope you are enjoying your slavery."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 21:25:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Let's see, there's ham and... ham," Marie said ruefully, looking at the containers.&nbsp; She found the canteen and brought that and the two meals over to him, setting them down on the blanket.<br><br>"I am enjoying it," she admitted, busying herself with arranging the food.&nbsp; "We-- we really aren't doing anything so very different, but everything feels different.&nbsp; Like I belong more -- not just to you, but -- just that I feel like I fit in better or something.&nbsp; I'm sorry, I can't quite explain it."<br><br>She opened the canteen and offered it to him, smiling.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 21:52:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Taking a sip he thanks her and hands it back.&nbsp; He opens his meal and begins to eat the sandwhich, "Damn, even these taste better in fresh air."<br><br>He pats the blanket next to him, "Sit here my sweet slave, I like being able to reach over and touch you when I want."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 23:02:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie smiled at this, sitting obediently where he'd indicated, then taking a sip from the canteen herself.&nbsp; It was a little odd to sit and eat naked like this, but she liked it, liked wondering when he might decide to reach over and caress her.&nbsp; She opened up her own meal and started nibbling at it, and for once the tastelessness of it didn't even register.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>22-08-2007, 23:41:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				During thier meal, Paul does occasionaly run a finger over her body, never anywhere overly sensitive on its own.<br><br>Finishing the sandwhich he lays back again watching her, his fingers running up and down her bare back.&nbsp; "So my dear, any ideas for dessert?" He grins and waits for her answer, still stroking her back.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 00:29:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie had nearly wolfed down her food, not only hungry, but anxious for whatever else might happen.&nbsp; She couldn't help but grin back, leaning slightly into his caress.&nbsp; "Did you have anything planned, Master?"&nbsp; She added the last word somewhat late.&nbsp; Perhaps she should call him that more often?&nbsp; She still wasn't used to it, though it did sound good.<br><br>"There are still two ways you haven't taken me yet, if you'd like to," she said quietly, feeling faintly awkward, but definitely excited.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 00:38:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"How about a little of both?" he smiles.&nbsp; "Turn and kneel facing me, then position yourself as you did when I had that sweet ass earlier."<br><br>While she shifts position he adds, "Use your mouth and hands to prepare me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 01:22:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She obeyed, forcing herself not to rush too much in her nervousness.&nbsp; Then she smiled, one hand moving to the base of his member while she leaned forward and took the tip into her mouth, teasing it lightly with her tongue to start.&nbsp; Her eyes looked up at him, searching for cues to his pleasure in his eyes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 15:34:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul settles back to enjoy the feeling of her.&nbsp; Reaching down he gently strokes her hair, "You look like a slave should, kneeling at her Masters feet, pleasing him."<br><br>Letting her move as she wishes, he continues to softly caress her as his shaft hardens under her attentions.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 16:09:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled again, feeling proud and pleased.&nbsp; A month ago, she never could have imagined herself being willingly in this postion, and it still felt new and strange, but thrilling.&nbsp; And it was an extra thrill to feel him growing hard under her attentions.&nbsp; She took more of him into her mouth, still running her tongue lightly over him, her hand gently roaming over his hips and thighs.&nbsp; Slowly, she sped up her movements as they both grew more excited, shivering with anticipation.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 16:27:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Easy girl, I've got another place in mind to finish this.&nbsp; Get me good and hard, then move up my body, I want you to drive."<br><br>His hands continue to caress her hair face and shoulder, his shaft growing yet harder as her mouth covers him, "I want to feel your throat first though."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 16:45:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie nodded slightly, blushing at the thought that she might have gotten too carried away.&nbsp; Her movements slowed a little, though they stayed firm, making sure he was stiff and ready.<br><br>She looked at him doubtfully at his last words, though, confusion in her eyes.&nbsp; Could she really take him all the way down into her throat?&nbsp; She'd nearly choked herself the last time she'd tried that.&nbsp; It must be possible, or he wouldn't ask, but could <em>she</em> manage it?<br><br>Hesitantly, she pressed forward, trying to make her throat relax as she made her rear passage relax, hoping that would make things easier.&nbsp; She felt the natural urge to gag as she moved further down onto him, choked faintly, then backed up slightly and tried again, eyes looking up at him with faint alarm.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 16:50:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Watcing he service him he sees the concern in her eyes, "Easy love, a little at a time, you can do it."&nbsp; He encourages her then adds, "If not today you will get there."<br><br>Feeling his shaft pressing against the back of her throat, despite her reflex, it expands fully, the feel of her trying to take every inch taking his excitment higher yet.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 17:03:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				This did ease her mind, and she took a slow, deep breath, steadying herself for one more try.&nbsp; The feel of his shaft expanding even more had been frightening, but it also gave some encouragement, since he obviously enjoyed this a great deal, and if she could please him this way, he would reward her, she was sure.<br><br>Slowly, she pressed forward again, focusing on relaxing, opening her throat as though she was about to yell.&nbsp; At the same point, the gag reflex hit again, but she managed to smother it enough to keep going.&nbsp; Then he was in a little further than he had been yet, then a little further still...<br><br>He felt huge, and she didn't think she could go any farther, she couldn't breathe, she'd have to pull back... Then, to her great surprise, she realized he was in all the way, and her eyes grew wide.&nbsp; The next moment, she had to pull back, her throat protesting too much, and she coughed, eyes watering, but also filled with pride as she looked up at him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 17:20:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Mmmmm...that's it girl, every inch, one more time like that and I want you to come up here."<br><br>Completely enjoying his girls new found talents he considers how lucky he is to have such a young, beautiful girl so willing to please him, in what ever role he askss of her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 17:49:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shuddered nervously at the idea of doing it again right away, but she'd managed it once, and would at least do her best to obey.&nbsp; After another deep breath she moved forward, overconfidence making her choke again the first time.&nbsp; But she immediately tried again, a little more slowly, and this time succeeded, managing to take him to the hilt for another moment or two.<br><br>Then she almost fell backwards as she pulled away, amazed at herself as she gazed up at him.&nbsp; Her heart swelled as she saw the pleasure in his face, and she moved to clamber up along his body, using the excuse to rub herself over him as much as possible, until she was nose to nose with him, her eyes shining hopefully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 18:09:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His hands movee up with her and when she comes face to face with him he pulls her in forcefully to kiss her deeply.&nbsp; Holding it, his tounge exploring her mouth for a long time before releaseing her, "Such a sweet slut, tell me girl, are you needy again?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 18:20:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie wimpered and moaned at the suddenness of the kiss, but welcomed it, her body eagerly pressing against his.&nbsp; She nodded breathlessly at his question, finally managing to form words.&nbsp; "Yes, Master, oh, yes.&nbsp; I need you..."&nbsp; Her hips shifted against him, her shaking hands stroking hungrily over his face and shoulders, afraid to let them roam farther without permission.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 18:30:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Smiling he looks at her, "Then lift up, move my cock to line it up with you, take no more then the head into yourself though."<br><br>Watching her face he considers just how long he is going to be able to hold out himself, but wants to hear her beg again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 18:41:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She nodded shakily, lifting her body up over him, one hand lining his shaft up with her aching sex as she lowered herself back down.&nbsp; The head slipped in smoothly, she was so wet, and streteched her out just enough to make her crave more.&nbsp; But she obeyed and stopped, gasping with the effort, and looking to him eagerly, hoping for the command to thrust down onto him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 18:48:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Looking at her eyes, "Tell me, say that you want to be fucked by your Master."&nbsp; His eyes moves down her body enjoying the sight of her quivering of her body.<br><br>"I want to hear that my slave needs this."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 20:34:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shivered harder, barely able to hold herself steady.&nbsp; "I need this, please.&nbsp; I need to be fucked by my Master."&nbsp; Her voice sounded strange to her ears, awkward and tense and thick with need.&nbsp; Her eyes still looked at him pleadingly, hopefully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 20:42:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Very nice girl, you may move now, slowly though, I want to savor you."<br><br>His hands move to her preasts, fingers gripping her nipples and holding them lightly, her movements will cause them to be pulled as she rides him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 21:00:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, Master," she said, faint with relief, though she had to force herself to move slowly, very slowly.&nbsp; Bit by bit, she edged down, moaning both from the feel of him slowly stretching her, and from the agonizing need to move faster.&nbsp; Now her nipples were being tugged as well, his fingers holding them just tightly enough to be stretched as well as she moved, and she whimpered at the edge of pain.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 21:23:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Only wanting to introduce her to pain he asks, "Does that hurt too much?"<br><br>Waiting for her reply he smiles and whispers, "You may move freely, start slow and build though, I want you to enjoy it as well."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 21:52:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shook her head.&nbsp; "No, not too much, Master."&nbsp; That tug gave her a distinct thrill, though she would have been ashamed to admit it.<br><br>As soon as she started to move, though, she whimpered again, this time from the fact that any movement at all made her want to move as quickly as she could, and she wasn't allowed to do that yet.&nbsp; She bit her lip, shuddering from holding herself back, as she began to find a rhythm, achingly slow as it was.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 22:22:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Watching her face, seeing her need, watching as the pain briefly dances across her eyes each time her nipples are pulled by her own movements.&nbsp; "Such a good slave, obediant even when her need is so apparent."<br><br>Still gripping her nipples he adjusts so there is just a bit more pull with each stroke, "A little faster now my needy little slut."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>23-08-2007, 23:27:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Thank you, Master," she said, moving faster before the words had even left her mouth.&nbsp; For a moment or two she was too fast, she knew, and she forced herself to slow down again, whimpering.&nbsp; And the pull was more forceful now, more insistent, making her squirm -- though whether that was because she wanted more or less pain, she wasn't quite sure.&nbsp; Again she tried to find a steady pace, her whimpers more frequent now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>24-08-2007, 00:07:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Adjusting his hands again, causing just a little more pull, "That's a good girl, you're just so ready aren't you?&nbsp; Just a needy little slave?"<br><br>Watching her he knows she can barely control herself, "We'll play a game girl, each ten strokes you can speed up a litttle, if I think its too fast I will cause more presure on your nipples.&nbsp; When you feel me cum, grind down hard and milk me.&nbsp; Understand?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-08-2007, 00:21:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She nodded, blushing, at his questions.&nbsp; "Yes, I am, Master," she murmured, her breathing unsteady.&nbsp; But his next words were something of a relief, and she nodded again.&nbsp; "Yes, I understand."&nbsp; She began to count, forced to focus on the numbers, which helped a little, though it seemed to take forever to reach ten.&nbsp; Her body was aching for him to climax, sure that was all she'd need for her own release.<br><br>Finally she reached the magic number and sped up, gasping, waiting anxiously for his verdict on whether she'd sped up too much or not.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>24-08-2007, 00:46:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He does not chanage the pressure as she speeds up, enjoying the pace she is setting.<br><br>He fells himself tightening now, his release nearing.&nbsp; He fights the urge to buk his hips, wanting her to continue to drive, let her learn what pace is best.&nbsp; <br><br>"That's good sweet slut, soon I will be filling that hot body."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-08-2007, 04:06:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				There was no extra pain, and she wasn't sure if she was relieved or not.&nbsp; Again she counted carefully, though now she was especially distracted, realizing that he was tensing for his release.&nbsp; "Oh, yes, Master, please," she murmured, then tried frantically to remember what number she was on.&nbsp; She thought she'd figured it out, though her own body was tensing now in anticipation, and she moaned at not being able simply to thrust herself towards orgasm.&nbsp; But not much longer now, she thought, now at six, now seven...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>24-08-2007, 22:03:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				(OOC sorry for the late posts, hectic day at work)<br><br>He also counts her strokes, believing that neither of them would make it through the next ten count.&nbsp; "That's it sweet slave, we're nearly there" he manages to say, trying to control his breathing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>24-08-2007, 22:50:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She could only nod, afraid of again losing her count.&nbsp; Her eyes were shining as she looked at him, seeing the pleasure in his face, which only added to her own sweet tension.<br><br>She reached ten again, and cried out as she sped up.&nbsp; Her body tensed, her orgasm building, and she bit her lip, fighting to hold it back.&nbsp; He always wanted them to climax together, she had to wait, she had to.&nbsp; She focused on the count, whimpering, aching to be able to let herself go...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>24-08-2007, 23:18:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As her movements speed up again, Paul can no longer hold back, her tight pussy pulling at him as she tries also to hold back.<br><br>"Now girl", he says as his first jets erupt deep inside her, "Cum with me."<br><br>He releases her nipples now to allow her to move freely, wanting her to be able to both bring herself off and to milk him as well.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>25-08-2007, 00:32:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie cried out as he spoke, instantly pressing herself down against him, hard, her tight passage gripping and rippling over him with the waves of her pleasure, now washing over her and making her shake.&nbsp; She can feel him filling her, the sensation adding to the pleasure, and she moans over and over as she climaxes, hard and long.<br><br>Her hands had gripped his shoulders tightly, giving her better leverage to grind against him, shifting to try to coax every drop of his seed out of his shaft.&nbsp; She fought for breath, her throat sore from her cries.&nbsp; "Oh... Master..." she murmured, whimpering.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>25-08-2007, 00:38:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As both of thier mutual orgasms slowly subside, Paul reaches out and pulls her in tight, cuddling his sweet slave to his chest, thier bodies still together even as he begins to soften.<br><br>Gently caressing her, his hands moving up and down her back, "You are a spetacular lover and slave."&nbsp; He smiles down and kisses the top of her head, "Look up here, I want to taste your lips."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>25-08-2007, 00:40:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Maire shivered, slowly relaxing against his chest, smiling at his caresses and beaming at his compliments.&nbsp; She looked up obediently, eyes shining, and moved to kiss him.&nbsp; "Thank you, Master," she murmured, just before their lips met.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>25-08-2007, 00:46:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kissing and cuddling her for some time he finally sighs, "I think we should probably go back sweet girl, they may start to think you have kidnapped me and taken me off to do terrible things to me."&nbsp; He smiles at the picture of that and hugs her again.<br><br>Looking around the clearing he laughs, seeing the mess they have made of thier clothes and the blanket, "You've made quite the mess Marie", he teases.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>25-08-2007, 06:26:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She hesitated faintly, but her name seemed to be the cue for things to return to the usual.&nbsp; "When in fast, it's quite the other way around," she said.&nbsp; She did blush faintly as he continued, suddenly realizing that they had in fact been very messy indeed.&nbsp; "Well, at least no one else visits this place much.&nbsp; I hope," she added suddenly, moving quickly to gather up their clothes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>27-08-2007, 14:58:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul smiles and stands up, the helps her pack the backpack and clean the area, as well as getting dressed.<br><br>As the make thier way to the trail heading down towards the bunker, he puts his arm around her and keeps her close, "I'm glad I don't have to chose a role for you.&nbsp; I like having you as a friend, lover and slave, whichever is needed, by either of us."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-08-2007, 15:50:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie just beamed for a moment.&nbsp; "Well, that's how it should be," she said, a little overwhelmed.&nbsp; She stretched up and kissed him, still positively glowing, and walked with him in silence for a moment.&nbsp; "Oh, and your doctor wants to know if your leg is still feeling all right, after all this exercise," she added, blushing slightly as she emphasized the last word faintly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>27-08-2007, 17:13:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"The leg is surprisingly good", he replied, "I brought the crutch but haven't seen the need for it yet.&nbsp; A little ache maybe but I think thats just the muscle getting used to working again."<br><br>Cuddling her all the way down the hill, until the path narrowed to much to walk side by side, then he moves to walk behind her, watching the sweet sway of her sexy ass.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-08-2007, 18:41:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I know what you're looking at," Marie teased, adding a little extra sway to her walk as she moved in front of him.&nbsp; "Oh, what a gorgeous day.&nbsp; We should picnic for dinner, too," she said, pausing to tilt her head back and enjoy the sun shining through the trees.&nbsp; "Not all the way up there, just down by the bunker somewhere."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>27-08-2007, 19:00:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"How could I help but look at that sweet ass?&nbsp; Would you rather I didn't?"&nbsp; he teases.<br><br>The smile sounding in his voice he replies to the second picnic plan, "Trying to wear your patient down doc?&nbsp; Sounds fun, maybe around the back of the baths? Most people don't come past the baths so if we went out of ear shot that may be good but still close.&nbsp; Then we could even clean up after."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-08-2007, 19:52:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie blushed.&nbsp; "I didn't mean <em>that</em> kind of a picnic... necessarily..." she protested, though she was smiling.&nbsp; "But if it is that kind of a picnic, we probably should clean up," she admitted.&nbsp; "Maybe you can even graduate to a real bath again."<br><br>Back at the bunker, one of the guards came out to meet them.&nbsp; "You've got a visitor, Paul," he said, eyebrow raised.&nbsp; "That woman from the town, Ann, wants to talk to you.&nbsp; Alone," he added.&nbsp; "She was very insistent about that."&nbsp; He gave Marie an apologetic glance.<br><br>Marie was just busy trying not to look as annoyed as she felt, and there was a hint of an 'I told you so' in her face as she looked back at Paul.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>27-08-2007, 20:02:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul looks at Marie and shrugs, "Part of the job love, I'm a big boy and can take care of myself."&nbsp; He kisses her and whispers, "I'll make it quick, what about you poke around in that one little section of the warehouse and see if you can find anything else in there that may interest you."<br><br>He walks toward his thier door, hand in hand with Marie untill the front corner, "I'll come find you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-08-2007, 20:23:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Okay," Marie agreed as they parted ways, still trying not to sound annoyed.<br><br>Ann was indeed waiting inside the room, not sitting, but pacing anxiously, and looking very relieved to see Paul walk in.&nbsp; "Oh, I'm so glad you're back.&nbsp; Stephen says I'm overreacting, but really, I'm just too worried about it all, and I just have to tell you the whole story.&nbsp; If you have a few minutes?" she asked hopefully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>27-08-2007, 20:35:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul walks in and listens to her sudden onslaught, "Have a seat Ann", he says and points to one on the oppisite side of the table of his usual seat.<br><br>He takes only enough time to get himself a glass of water before settling into his seat.&nbsp; Putting his leg up on the crate he has been using to prop it up since his 'accident' he gets comfortable, "Now, if you would tell me what the problem is?" he says calmly, the voice of the administrator coming into play now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-08-2007, 21:29:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ann sat down, now beginning to look unhappy.&nbsp; "It's about that girl, Marie," she said slowly, watching his reaction carefully.&nbsp; "Now, before I say anything else, I just want you to know that I'm only going to tell you the bare facts.&nbsp; If anything was only a rumor, well, then I'll make that clear.&nbsp; As I said, Stephen didn't want me to tell you, but I feel I have to, so you can make up your own mind."<br><br>She settled into her chair, relaxing a little.&nbsp; "And I have to ask you -- what did she tell you, about the Mayor and his son?&nbsp; You don't have to mention any details if you'd rather not, just in general terms."&nbsp; Again she studied his face as she waited for his reply.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>27-08-2007, 21:47:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Keeping a good poker face on, something he learned well in both his previous professions, he replies, "Marie has told me little about them with the exception that The may is nuts and his son is power hungry, living on his dads coattails."&nbsp; <br><br>Reading her as intently as she tries to read him he continues, "Most of the information I have has been verified by others here that have come here looking for shelter from him."<br><br>Leaning forward and placing his chin on steppled fingers, "Now Ann, just what is it that you feel I should be made aware of?"<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>27-08-2007, 23:00:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ann nodded, and if she realized she was being studied, she didn't let on, or seem nervous.&nbsp; "Oh, I can't argue with that," she said, frowning.&nbsp; "They've done terrible things to the town between them.&nbsp; No, what I meant was specifically her relationship with them.&nbsp; She was... with the mayor's son, you know, Jason.&nbsp; His girlfriend -- well, one of them, the main one, I suppose.&nbsp; He was crazy about her, though no one ever thought the feeling was quite mutual.&nbsp; Not that I blame her, really, he's so wild -- absolutely uncontrollable.<br><br>"I think -- and this is only an educated guess -- that she was hoping to get some of their power by association.&nbsp; But it didn't work, of course.&nbsp; They're both much too greedy to share that.&nbsp; She made some kind of last-ditch effort to get the mayor on her side, I remember... there was a huge fight over that, he was furious about something.&nbsp; Then she was thrown out, and I thought I'd never see her again, of course.<br><br>"I wanted to tell you just in case -- well, just so you would be sure to know the whole story.&nbsp; I don't blame the poor girl, honestly.&nbsp; We were all doing things we didn't like much, just to survive.&nbsp; But it's only fair that you know what you might have to deal with."&nbsp; She sat back in her chair, again relaxing a little, and again watching him closely.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>27-08-2007, 23:22:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Still keeping his face controlled, "So you believe that she came here and has made herself friendly towards me seeking some reward?"<br><br>He settles back and smiles, "I am sure it is no secret to you that Marie and I have a bit of a relationship going on and frankly, I am enjoying where it is going."&nbsp; Looking toward her hard, "So tell me Ann, what are the things that you have done that you didn't like much to survive?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 04:32:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ann clearly didn't like this, losing her calm in an instant.&nbsp; "I knew you wouldn't like what I had to say, but I'm sorry you're so determined to ignore it.&nbsp; If you don't <em>mind</em> risking her stabbing you in the back, then I'm sorry I said anything.&nbsp; Who knows, maybe she's changed her ways after all."<br><br>Pointedly not answering his question, she got up and headed for the door.&nbsp; "I'll be happy to tell you more details, if you ever decide you want to listen, but by then I suppose it will be too late anyway."&nbsp; And with that, she left, not quite slamming the door behind her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 15:05:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul watches her as she stands and leaves, heaves a deep sigh and stands, heading out to the warehouse to find Marie.&nbsp; Catching a glare from Ann as he passes her tent he mearly smiles and continues.<br><br>Moving around to the side of the warehouse that he had shown her the space he had packed special he hopes to fine Marie and continue plans for todays' second picnic.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 15:32:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie was indeed looking around the area where Paul had gotten the other two boxes, though her mind seemed only half on the task -- at least until she heard Paul approaching and turned to smile in relief.&nbsp; "I told you she was jealous.&nbsp; Was she?" she asked quietly.&nbsp; She'd been trying to tug open a small metal box she'd found, but stopped as she waited for his answer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 15:51:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul smiles and comes up to her giving her a kiss, "I'm not saying anything about it until you promise you are not going to do anything rash", he smiles and hold her close.<br><br>Seeing the box she has decided to look into he smiles, reaches into his pocket and holds up the key, "You may need this."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 16:31:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie made a face at him, trying to decide which to be annoyed with first -- his neglecting to mention the need for keys, or his trying to extract a promise to behave without even knowing how much her patience was going to be tested.<br><br>She took the key and unlocked the box, though she didn't open it yet.&nbsp; "I won't do anything rash," she said, still frowning but apparently sincerely enough.&nbsp; "As long as I don't have to be actively nice to her, because I'm guessing I won't be able to manage that after I hear this.&nbsp; How bad was it, what did she do?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 17:02:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not all of them need keys love, those are just the ones that intrigue you."&nbsp; he kisses her again.<br><br>"According to dear sweet Ann", the sarchasm sripping from his voice, "You apparently were the mayors sons girlfriend, and you were kicked out because you tried to move up to the mayor himself, or said no to the mayor or some such."<br><br>He waits to grab her should she forget she promised not to go kick ass, then says in a teasing voice, "So it seems my sweet slave, were I to believe Ann, is power mongering slut.&nbsp; Somehow love, I'm not buying her story."<br><br>Hugging her close, "Nothing to worry about, the only thing that matters is what I believe about you, and you in me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 17:18:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie was first confused, then shocked, then mad, as Paul relayed the story.&nbsp; "His <em>girlfriend</em>?&nbsp; Everyone knew I didn't want anything to do with him, that-- that--"&nbsp; Words failed her, and she fumed quietly for a moment.<br><br>"Don't worry, I won't do anything hasty," she said, still frowning, but apparently resigned.&nbsp; "I'll wait until she's asleep before I try anything.&nbsp; Just kidding, just kidding," she added hastily.&nbsp; "I'll just glare at her, but I won't make any trouble."&nbsp; She sighed, anger now fading into unhappiness.&nbsp; "I can't believe she even thought of that," she said, holding Paul tightly.&nbsp; "What if you had believed her?" she asked miserably.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 17:29:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Holding her close, comforting her, "Believe her?&nbsp; You're forgetting two very important things. First off, my jobs in the past have taught me to judge character well, I judged you as someone I could trust or you would still be sleeping in the tent."<br><br>releasing her he starts to look at boxes in the rack, feigning sudden interest in the items there, "Secondly, I believe I have pretty much fallen in love with you."&nbsp; He ways that as if an aside, stating it as a fact like he would at his meetings, needing to say it but not wanting to at the same time.<br><br>He continues to check packages on the rack, half hoping that the second statement was lost on her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 17:48:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It almost was lost on her.&nbsp; It took her a good five seconds to process that last sentence, and it sank in so slowly she shivered instead of leaping for joy, and bit her lip instead of squealing with happiness.&nbsp; Both of those things would have embarrassed them both terribly anyway, she realized a beat or two later.<br><br>"Well... well, okay.&nbsp; That's all right, then.&nbsp; Me, too," she said, and instantly her eyes filled with tears.&nbsp; She shook, turning her attention to the box for distraction, and opening it clumsily.<br><br>There was a smallish object wrapped in plastic inside, and she unwrapped it, hands still shaking as she and Paul both avoided looking at each other.&nbsp; "What is it?" she asked wonderingly, as various adjustable straps were revealed, attached to a small, flattish oval piece of plastic, smooth on one side, textured on the other.<br><br>"No, wait, don't tell me," she added hastily, slowly figuring out its design, blushing.&nbsp; "Oh, these go around my hips, and then this... Oh," she said again, realizing that the plastic would press firmly against her clit.&nbsp; "Does it work?" she asked, wide-eyed, realizing there was also a cord and a small dial attached.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 18:24:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul looks at the toy, "It should, I would think it has no transistors or chips, thats most of what fried forever."<br><br>He opens the battery opening to see what size it takes, then smiles, "We have those, if you'd like to try it on sometime."<br><br>handing ehr back the belt he moves toward a different rack and find the proper batteries, "There we go" he grins and looks around.&nbsp; He takes the belt and places the batteries in it, "Still thinking about a second picnic?" He turns the dial as he waits for her answer, rewarded by a low hum from the device.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 18:47:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Now Marie couldn't even look at the toy, especially when it started buzzing, and she turned bright pink as she studied a nearby shelf, suddenly fascinated by its dusty surface.&nbsp; "Um.&nbsp; Well, it is an awfully nice day..." she managed, almost glancing back over her shoulder at him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 19:01:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul smiles, "How about you decide in a few minutes, after we get back to the room?"&nbsp; <br><br>Looking toward the bunker he smiles, then looking at her again, "Take off your pants girl", he commands, waiting for the realization of what is about to happen to dawn on her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 19:56:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Since she still wasn't quite looking at him, she missed his smile and its significance.&nbsp; But she caught on quickly when she heard what he'd said, and the way he'd said it.&nbsp; That was the voice of command, of master to servant...<br><br>She stared for an instant, started to obey, then looked fearfully towards the bunker and all the people she knew were there and stopped.&nbsp; She couldn't, she didn't dare -- but he was watching and waiting, and if she didn't obey, he might find something even worse for her to do, as punishment.<br><br>Slowly her hands moved again, unfastening her pants and sliding them down, not looking at him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 20:00:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Still smiling as he watches her remove her pants he hands her the belt, turning it off as&nbsp; he does, "Put this on, next to your body, I will check to see that it is in place."<br><br>He watches her face, enjoying the emotions that work thier way over it, "Come now my sweet slave, you did not think I would not want to see what this would do for you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 22:08:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She fumbled a bit, from nerves and the unfamiliar straps, but managed to get it in place, though she still couldn't look him in the eye.&nbsp; "I thought you might wait until the picnic, Master," she said quietly, finally getting the last strap adjusted correctly and turning to face him, though her eyes still studied the floor.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 22:15:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Taking a step forward he shifts the device and makes sure the straps are tight, the vibrating portion pressed against her clit, "Actually sweet slave, <em>you</em> are going to wait, I am going to enjoy making you do so.&nbsp; Now, pull up your pants, let the control hang out so I can adjust it as I fell it needs to be."<br><br>He stands back now and watches her, waiting until she dresses again he takes the control and puts it on the second setting, "Now, we need to find some food for our evening picnic."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 22:35:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie dressed almost as slowly, still fumbling a little.&nbsp; With the control hidden, no one would ever suspect the device was there unless they heard the sound -- or saw the look on Marie's face as it buzzed against her for the first time.&nbsp; She gasped, throwing out a hand as though afraid she'd fall over, and for a second, there was a very real chance of that.<br><br>Steadier after a moment or two to adjust, she next worked on her voice, which was equally shaky at first.&nbsp; "Wh-- what would you like, Master?" she asked, trying to focus on something, anything, besides the vibrations.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 22:48:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Watching and enjoying her discomfort with the device he answers, "I would like you to walk before me to our room, there we will decide on what we will have for our dinner."<br><br>He hugs her before they start moving, "By the way sweet slut, do not allow yourself to cum until I say so", he whispers.<br><br>Taking a hold on her uper arm Paul leads her out of the back of the warehouse and towards thier room, watching as she occasionally has to change her pace to adjust for the new toy.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 22:58:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She was glad of his hand on her arm -- that let her think less about steering and balance, and more about simply trying to look normal.&nbsp; Every step pressed it up against her harder, then released it slightly, and even aside from the vibration, it felt strange to have something so hard there.<br><br>It felt as though the vibrations were slowly spreading out to fill her whole body, and she whimpered at the sensation.&nbsp; All the people around helped keep her from orgasm, but she was still hanging by a thread, her body poised for release.&nbsp; Maybe today was the day he'd make her scream for the whole bunker to hear...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 23:04:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As they finally reach the room and close the door behind he leads her to the table, "Lean across it girl, grab the other side and hold on."&nbsp; <br><br>When she does as directed the device presses even harder on her clit, he turns the speed up slightly, "Now my sweet girl, is there something you wish to ask me?"<br><br>He runs his hand gently over her stretched ass through her pants, conisdering a light swat, then decideing he wants to hear her beg, rather then send her over before that.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 23:22:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Unsuspecting, Marie did as she was told immediately, relieved that she was at least past all those eyes, that had all seemed to be staring at her and knowing exactly what was going on.&nbsp; She'd probably looked startled the whole way, maybe even terrified.<br><br>But then the device pressed against her, hard, and she moaned, burying her face against her arm to try to stifle the sound.&nbsp; "Ahh, p-please, oh, please, l-let me c-cum," she begged, writhing even at the gentle touch of his hand.&nbsp; "Oh, please, I can't-- can't--"&nbsp; She lost track of what she was saying, biting her lip hard to try and stop the onrush of pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>28-08-2007, 23:25:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You may cum", he smiles and turns the dial up further watching her squirm, listening to her release.<br><br>Waiting untill she begins to relax he turns the dial to the off position, "I think this will be a fun toy, don't you love?"<br><br>Reaching across the table he helps her slip into a seat, then bends to kiss her, "So dear, about that picnic..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 00:09:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shrieked, again turning her face to smother the sound as best she could, her body tense and shuddering until she felt like she'd fall over, in spite of the table.&nbsp; Slowly, her nerves returned to normal, and then the toy was off, and she could breathe again.<br><br>She nodded vaguely as he helped her sit, the plastic feeling uncomfortable now, and she shifted to search for a better position.&nbsp; "Oh, the picnic," she murmured, suddenly realizing what he'd said.&nbsp; "I'm starving," she said, still looking faintly stunned.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 00:32:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He holds her as she sits in the chair, her head against his stomach, "I could eat as well." he answered.&nbsp; Caressing her hair until she is able to breathe easily again, "I do like this toy you chose, I wonder how long you could last on level 10?"<br><br>Laughing gently he releases her and moves over to the cabinet to get some more meals and fill the canteen, "Shall we leave that on you and experiment a bit after we eat?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 00:42:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"What level were we <em>at</em>?" Marie gasped, eyes huge.&nbsp; Her sex was still very sensitive, and she had to move gingerly, flinching faintly now and then in spite of her caution.&nbsp; "Um.&nbsp; Y-yes, I think I like it.&nbsp; It hurts a little right now, though," she added, again shifting awkwardly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 00:49:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul makes sure it is off, then slips his fingers gently down the front of her pants and help her adjust it a little, "I'll be kind this once and let you walk without me playing with it", he smiles.<br><br>Handing her the control to tuck in her pocket he takes the pack this time, and heads out the door and toward the blast doors, only after he tugs her to him and holds her and kisses her deeply.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 00:53:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She wondered if anyone would notice them leaving again so soon and be surprised -- it was safer to wonder that than to contemplate the questions of whether or not her scream had been heard, or whether everyone knew what she was hiding.&nbsp; She shivered as he kissed her, her body suddenly aching everywhere, and she followed him eagerly, though trying not to look it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 15:18:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				They leave the bunker and head around to the pool used for bathing.&nbsp; Instead of going in they follow a trail that lead around the pond and follow it along toward the back end of the bunker.<br><br>Paul leads the to the slight incline that is the earth covering at the back of the bunker and into a small bit of covering shurbery.&nbsp; Moving a few branches aside he motions for her to take lead as he holds them for her.&nbsp; After a couple more steps she sees a clearing, surrounded by the cover of the brush.<br><br>"Another little secluded spot I thought you might like to see", he says standing just below the covering canopy.&nbsp; The area is not large, maybe ten feet around and, once the branches are released, it is indeed a rather secluded spot, shady and cool.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 15:37:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, this is nice," Marie said, forgetting any ulterior motives for being there as she looked around the little clearing in genuine appreciation.&nbsp; "It's almost like being up in a treehouse, all you can see are branches."&nbsp; She smiled, moving to explore the area curiously.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 16:01:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He takes off the pack and opens it, spreading the blanket, more or less, neatly on the ground.&nbsp; He settles onto it and lays back on his arms, looking up at the sky through the branches.&nbsp; Then, turning to face her he watches her looking about the outdoor alcove, "You know, you are a beautiful girl.&nbsp; I think I am lucky to have found you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 16:14:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie was caught totally off-guard, wriggling uncomfortably under the compliment.&nbsp; "Every time you say that, I say that I'm the lucky one," she finally said, blushing faintly.&nbsp; "I think that's the one thing we're always going to disagree about."&nbsp; She went over to the blanket and sat next to him, just smiling down at him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 16:18:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Reaching up quickly he pulls her down on top of him, then, holding her tight rolls to pin her under his body, "Then I guess I have to use the Masters rule number one, The master is always right."&nbsp; he smiles down at her lovely face and kisses her.<br><br>After a moment he lifts his head again, keeping her body pinned, "Now tell me sweet slave, am I not the lucky one?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 17:09:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She squealed at being pulled down suddenly, giggling as he kissed her, enjoying his arms around her.&nbsp; Her smile faded a little as he spoke, replaced by an expression of faint, rueful wonder.&nbsp; "Yes, Master, you are the lucky one," she said, her eyes scolding even as she was forced to agree with him in words.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 17:16:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The smile in his eyes clear he bends forward and kisses her deeply, tounge moving in to taste her, hands moving gently over her to feel her gentle curves beneath her clothes.<br><br>Breaking the kiss he continues to look at her eyes, "Gods I want you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 17:47:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You've already got me," she whispers, smiling slightly, her hands reaching up to caress his face and run through his hair.&nbsp; "So that's all right, then."&nbsp; Her tone is teasing, the words light, but there is still need shining in her eyes, just like in his.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 18:02:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Still holding her pinned to the blanket atop the soft ground beneath, he whispers, "I'm not certain you heard something earlier", he smiles, kisses her lightly on the cheek then again shispers, "I love you."<br><br>That said he now lets her move again, his hands again lightly move over her body, as he sits up, smiling.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 18:19:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her face shone, her eyes bright with happiness, and she suddenly felt like she could cry.&nbsp; But she didn't, for his sake, and only smiled radiantly.&nbsp; "Maybe you didn't hear what I said before, either," she whispered.&nbsp; "I love you, too."<br><br>She sat up with him, nestling against his side as she put an arm around him, resting her head on his shoulder.&nbsp; Probably she would cry if she looked at him too much right now, so she just contented herself with holding on tightly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 18:39:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cuddling with her he says, "That's a good thing, it alwys seems to work out better when both people can say it."<br><br>He turns to her smilng with a plot, "So shat shall we do to to show that?"&nbsp; He reaches around and, finding the control she had probably forgotten about turns the belt back on, "Or we could just sit here awhile."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 19:04:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She could only nod, words failing her, and squeeze him a little tighter.&nbsp; She hadn't quite forgotten the device, of course, but his sudden reclaiming of the control did startle her, and before she quite knew what was happening her body had tensed, eyes going wide as she shivered and her hand tightened on his arm.&nbsp; "Oh," she said faintly, the syllable holding a wealth of surprise and anticipation.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 19:11:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Still grinning that evil grin, "Maybe I should turn it up a notch for each article of clothing you take off?" he suguests, considering the time it would take her between each piece.<br><br>He watches as her body begins to react already, such a hot, willing, ready girl.&nbsp; He wonders where a girl like that had been all his life.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 19:42:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Is that what you want me to do?" she asked, her voice tense and faintly confused, too distracted to make any counter-suggestion.&nbsp; She shifted, again trying to find a good position as her body began to tingle and shudder, and looked at him wide-eyed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 19:46:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Turning the device up to the second level, "My love, this time is lovers, we just happen to have a toy, so it is to you to decide if you want to undress and enjoy each other, of if you just want to lay back and leave the driving to me."<br><br>He laughs lightly, watching her squirm, her body reacting so quickly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 19:59:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She whimpered as the buzzing suddenly increased, still not quite able to think the way she should.&nbsp; Then she realized the full implications of its design -- it could stay right where it was while he thrust into her, filled her up with his shaft, and her mouth opened in a silent gasp as she pictured it.<br><br>Then she grinned, turning to him and starting to open the buttons of his shirt, clumsily, gasping faintly as the toy continued its work.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 20:09:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Just to be even more distracting, Paul reaches and starts to play with her breasts through her shirt, feeling her hardened nipples and running his thumb over them, teasing her as she already has problems with her concentration.<br><br>He stops briefly as she finally get the shirt unbuttoned, to let her pull it off his arms, then, as was his idea, he turns the viberator up another notch.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 20:47:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie summoned up enough concentration to glare at him, before giving in and enjoying the feel of his hands on her.&nbsp; It did make her shake, but she was getting used to it or something, because the buttons didn't take nearly as long as they might have.<br><br>Then, since this was apparently going to be the game, he clicked up the control and she had to pause and gasp for a moment.&nbsp; She'd never make it to the end at this rate, not without frequent pauses to stop and writhe and scream, and after a few of those, she'll be a complete wreck.&nbsp; But a happy wreck...&nbsp; She turned back to him, now working on his pants.&nbsp; Better to keep herself covered as long as she could, at least, in case it helped her stay together.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 20:54:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As she moves to work on his pants he can no longer reach her breasts, so he strokes her hair, toying with the strands lightly.<br><br>This time he does help her slightly as he lifts his hips to let her pull them off, watching as her need builds.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 21:24:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She wasn't looking at him much, which seemed to help a little, though she was still fumbling and distracted.&nbsp; It was more determination carrying her through right now, thinking of the eventual prize... She pulled off his shorts as well, and if that counted as two things, she'd just have to deal with it.&nbsp; Better just to get him all undressed now, and that much closer to what she wanted...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 21:29:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Smiling as she takes both down his legs, he reaches over and turns it up twoce, "Tricky girl", he laughs.<br><br>Watching her hands tremble he decides he'll let her get the socks and shoes off for free.<br><br>"You're over dressed as well dear", he smiles looking at her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 21:53:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Again she had to flinch and catch her breath, though two at once wasn't twice as bad, thankfully.&nbsp; "I know, I know," she said breathlessly to his comment about her clothes, and she fumbled him out of his shoes and socks quickly, shooting a pleading glance at him.<br><br>She paused again, hands shaking too much to tackle her own buttons, and she wished she'd worn her t-shirt instead.&nbsp; Her pants were easier, though, and she moved to unfasten them, only taking three tries to unbutton them, and then the zipper was fairly easy.&nbsp; Except she had to stop, just for a moment, just to catch her breath, and she curled up as she pulled the fabric down, knowing she wouldn't be able to move for a while...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 21:57:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				During her undressing he bumps it only once, watching his girl try so very hard to contain herself.&nbsp; When they are finally both nakes he grins again at her, "Your turn love, where do we start?"&nbsp; <br><br>The smile never leaves his lips, enjoying the chance to torment her waiting to see just how long she will last before she orgasms, knowing that she will not last until he does.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 22:18:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, I --"&nbsp; She couldn't get any further, words becoming whimpers, and she went over to him, trembling, gripping his shoulders and straddling him.&nbsp; Still whimpering, she shifted her hips, managing to get his shaft lined up with her sex, and then suddenly thrust down, hard.&nbsp; His whole length slipped in smoothly, she was so wet, and she cried out immediately, almost screaming as her whole body shivered with her fast-growing release.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 22:57:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Watching her move, totally animalistic, her need having taken her over as she dropped onto him suddenly, "Go ahead my love, do what you feel you need to."<br><br>Letting her ride her orgasm out, using him for her pleasure for the moment, he waits until her first orgasm for the afternoon claims her, then washes over her.<br><br>Not turning the device off yet, her body barely able to remain atop him he pulls her close and rolls over, his shaft still buried in her hot pussy, her juices coating him.&nbsp; <br><br>He kneels up and lefts her legs over his shoulders, holding her legs there, her ass lifted off the ground he begins to take her now, her need and his driving them both to pure animal passion as he begins to drives in hard the sound of thier bodies meeting and thier moans the only things they can hear.<br><br>His release nears but he tries to hols back for her, wanting to feel her second climax on him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>29-08-2007, 23:08:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She didn't think about being overheard, knowing only that the toy had driven her half-mad with need, and now she could satisfy that need at last, impaling herself onto him.&nbsp; She didn't move, almost couldn't, just clinging to him hard as the pleasure washed through her, leaving her gasping and shivering.<br><br>When he rolled them over, hanging on was all she could do, her body too overcome to react as it should.&nbsp; The toy still buzzed, he was still buried in her, and she couldn't stop crying out faintly, over and over.&nbsp; Then he shifted them both and began to thrust into her, hard, her cries becoming screams as he pounds into her.&nbsp; Now her body tensed again, still shaky and weak but coming back to life as the pleasure built.&nbsp; Finally her passage gripped him tightly, her hands almost clawing at him, silently begging him to climax with her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 00:21:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Driving into her as hard as he can, the idea of gentle lovemakeing haveing been lost long ago he feels her body grip him in her wordless orgasm, he releases deep inside her, a powerful burst of his seed filling her, his body releasing every drop draining him completely.<br><br>Finally spent, he lets her legs down and fumbles to find the controller for her belt.&nbsp; Once located he turns it off then begins to kiss her face, lips and jaw, gently bringing her back to him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 00:57:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She sighed in something like relief when the device was finally switched off, her nerves overwhelmed and exhausted, her muscles trembling as she reached out to him.&nbsp; Still whimpering faintly, she slowly relaxed under his kisses, her whimpers becoming contented little murmurs.&nbsp; "That thing's dangerous," she finally whispered, laughing shakily.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 15:02:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Still cuddling and kissing her he whispers, "Maybe I should have you wear it on setting one all the time", he chuckles lightly and goes back to kissing her.<br><br>Settling to his side, arms still around her, he asks her quietly, "So my love, where do we go from here?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 15:34:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her eyes went huge again at this suggestion, but she didn't say anything for fear of accidentally encouraging him.&nbsp; At his question, she laughed a little, snuggling closer to him.&nbsp; "After I stop shaking, you mean?" she asked teasingly. "Well, first of all, maybe we could actually picnic on our picnic.&nbsp; And then... maybe we can talk about the day when we might be able to build a little house out here.&nbsp; Do you think it will ever happen?" she asked, a little wistfully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 15:47:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"But I like you shaking, especially when I cause it", he smiles, "The food idea is a good one, the house?&nbsp; Maybe once we get the palisade up for real."<br><br>Sitting up he reaches to her, offering her a hand to help her sit as well, he reaches over and gets the canteen and takes a drink, "You're trying to wear me out love."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 16:04:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Then I'll have to start really pushing for a palisade," she said.&nbsp; "I miss having a house sometimes."<br><br>She sat up, shaking herself out a little, and brushing back her hair.&nbsp; Then she gave Paul a very doubtful look.&nbsp; "I was just thinking the same thing about you," she said, raising an eyebrow.&nbsp; She leaned over to get out the food, discovering she was still shaking now and then.&nbsp; "Definitely dangerous," she murmured to herself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 16:46:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As she leans over, Paul moves up behind her and wraps his arms around her, a hand going to each of the sweet orbs of her breasts, "More dangerous then me?"&nbsp; He gives her breasts a playful squeeze and releases her.<br><br>He laughs and sits back down, "So what is our food like substance of choice for dinner?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 17:32:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She squeals at the unexpected groping, pretending to glare at him, then settles back into place with the food in her hands.&nbsp; "Roast beef.&nbsp; And barbecue beef.&nbsp; So they'll taste eactly the same, I suppose," she sighed, offering them both out to him so he could take his choice.&nbsp; "And it's only as dangerous as the person who has the control," she added meaningfully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 17:45:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Looking at the meals he takes the one that seems to have more of a red tint, "Barbecue?&nbsp; Maybe?"<br><br>He pats the blanket next to him, wanting her to sit close.&nbsp; Waiting for her to join him he grins and asks, "Have we not already decided who has control of whom?&nbsp; Now behave yourself or you'll be trying to eat at the highest setting", he teases.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 18:09:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It's control of the controller I'm worried about right now," Marie said, nodding at the small device.&nbsp; "But I'm behaving, sir, I'm behaving," she added quickly, settling down and investigating her food before venturing a bite.<br><br>"So... is anything else going to happen with Ann?" she finally asked, hesitantly.&nbsp; "I mean, do you think she's going to keep causing trouble?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 18:17:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He considers as he takes a bite, "I think she will try to cause difficulties, but I do not think anyone will take her to heart."&nbsp; Still thinking as he takes aonther bite, "If she becomes too much I may have to deal with her."<br><br>He looks at Marie, "Is there anything between you from town that she may have seen as a reason to start trouble?&nbsp; An disagreement or anything that could be taken out of proportion?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 18:27:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shook her head, faintly bewildered.&nbsp; "I can't think of anything, and I have tried... I really didn't know her.&nbsp; The married couples mostly stuck together, so we didn't talk much.&nbsp; She used to really like the mayor, I know, so maybe she doesn't like that I argued with him.&nbsp; I doubt she much cares for him anymore, though, so that doesn't seem like much of a reason, but it's all I can come up with."&nbsp; She gave him an apologetic look.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 19:55:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Seeing her frown he turns her face to his and kisses her, "Don't worry about it, we'll see what happens with that."<br><br>He turns back to his meal and has a few more bites, then starts to smile again, "I have it, I can use that belt as an alarm clock, turn it on when its time for you to get me up."&nbsp; He laughs at his own silly play on words.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 20:36:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Okay, as long as she doesn't cause too much trouble," Marie said, her frown slowly fading.&nbsp; Then she swatted him lightly on the arm, laughing.&nbsp; "I don't think either of us will get enough sleep if you start doing things like <em>that</em>," she giggled.&nbsp; "Besides, we have to save those batteries," she added, blushing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 20:44:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul laughs as she blushes, amused that she can be so sexual and shy at the same time, "Battries, hmmm, let me think, maybe I can figure out a way to make the mattress bouncing to be a generator?"<br><br>Placing his empty tray to the side he reaches around her and pulls her naked body in close, "So my sweet love slave, you want a house again?&nbsp; Maybe you can get the guys to work on the palisade a little faster, tell them your screaming won't keep them awake at night or something."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 20:54:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie blushed harder, unable to think of a comeback for that one.&nbsp; She giggled as he pulled her closer, taking every chance to wriggle against him.&nbsp; "Maybe I should just start working on soundproofing the room in the meantime.&nbsp; I'm sure you won't stop trying to make me scream until the palisade is finished."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 20:59:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"My love, I never intend on stopping, I love the sound of your screams."&nbsp; he holds her close, enjoying her wiggles against him, "Sweet slave, you've so much energy, I love you expending it on me."<br><br>He reaches over and runs a finger over her breast and nipple, "Too sexy."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 21:41:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She'd been intended to suggest that they should head back, but she quickly forgot that idea.&nbsp; "Hmm, so you're just trying to wear me out, then?" she asked teasingly, stretching up to kiss him, first lingeringly on the mouth, then little kisses along his jaw and neck, lightly exploring.&nbsp; "Make my throat all sore from screaming?"&nbsp; One hand settled at the back of his neck, gently urging him closer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 22:47:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His finger moves and he strokes her other breast now, softly, teasingly, "I would not want your throat sore love, I have use of that", he teases.<br><br>He moves his head closer and kisses her deeply, one are wrapping around her, the other continues to toy with her breasts.&nbsp; Breaking the kiss he smiles and asks, "So just what do you do for an encore?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 23:10:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I should ask you that," Marie whispered.&nbsp; "It was all your doing anyway -- you and that controller."&nbsp; She grinned, moving one hand gently down his back, then along his hip, getting teasingly close to his shaft as she resumed kissing over his cheek.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>30-08-2007, 23:21:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He reaches around and pulls her down on top of him again, this time he works them around so her legs stradle his face.<br><br>HE reaches up and works the belt loose, setting it to the side, "You tell me which is better, the belt or my tounge."&nbsp; He pulls her down and without a moments hesitation begins to lick her sweet sex.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-08-2007, 14:00:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Taken a little by surprise, Marie giggled as he rearranged them, then gasped and sighed as his mouth went to work.&nbsp; "Oh, mmm... Tongue, no contest," she murmured almost immediately, arching herself against him and shivering.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>31-08-2007, 16:14:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Holding her trapped on his face his tounge, lips and, teeth work her pussy and her clit.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>He adjusts her movement as hser body responds, giving a little more attention when she answers that the tounge is better, just to let her know he appreciates her choice.<br><br>Already known her sensitive points and what she reacts well to he makes sure she enjoys this as much as he is enjoying his dessert.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>31-08-2007, 16:44:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie wobbled, in no danger of falling over, but still unsteady enough to have to catch herself.&nbsp; She moaned, already shivering, and gasped appreciatively.&nbsp; "No contest at all..." she managed to say, before her words became a faint cry, her muscles tensing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>31-08-2007, 17:12:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His tounge works at her clit, then shifts to probe the sweet wetness of her sex before moving back to her clit again, wanting to bring her off so he can taste her, the sweetness of his slave, his fingers tease what flesh they can reach while holding her tight to him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-09-2007, 17:59:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie tensed again, crying out more sharply now and biting her lip to smother the sound.&nbsp; He really did know what worked best on her, and the fact that she'd still been tingling from earlier didn't hurt.&nbsp; She gasped hard, moaning as pleasure washed through her and she pressed her sex down against him, shuddering at each movement of his mouth.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>04-09-2007, 18:07:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His tounge moves over her, her own body letting him know just what she needs, slowing only as she releases, tasting her juices as she screams again.<br><br>Licking her to gather all her moisture he looks up from between her legs to look at her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-09-2007, 18:40:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie's eyes fluttered open slowly, widening slightly as she discovered him looking straight at her, waiting for her eyes to open.&nbsp; "Ohh... no contest," she said again, grinning as she moved to slide off of him, her arms shaking from holding her up through that.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>04-09-2007, 18:55:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Your such a tasty girl, I could do that all day.&nbsp; Of course that would lead to me being in a painfully excited way and I would have to find a way to solve that problem as well."<br><br>He turns his head to each side and kisses her soft inner thighs, "Like now for instance, what am I going to do to take care of that so I can get dressed comfortably?"&nbsp; He smiles up at her, still nestled between her legs.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-09-2007, 20:44:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"<em>Painfully</em> excited?&nbsp; Well, we can't have that," she teased, shivering at each gentle kiss.&nbsp; "And we do have a few options to take care of that... I could just sort of wiggle my way down, see where I end up," she said, smiling and wiggling her hips a little by way of demonstration.&nbsp; "I mean, you will need to get dressed again at some point.&nbsp; So will I, for that matter."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>04-09-2007, 21:06:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Pauls laughs, "Such a wonderful wiggle that is too.&nbsp; Very well, you can decide if any part of you has been feeling neglected, and I will wait here to see just what wonderful attentions you need."<br><br>To demonstrate that he is 'waiting', he puts his hands behind his head and smiles, watching her wiggle her way down, wondering just what she has in mind this time.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-09-2007, 21:39:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie was a bit surprised that he seemed inclined to just lie back, but he had been working awfully hard lately, and perhaps his leg was bothering him.&nbsp; She just grinned, wiggled again, and then started slowly sliding her way down along his body, stopping frequently to kiss and nibble at any part of him that happened to catch her eye.&nbsp; "Are we in a hurry?" she asked, only half-seriously, as she slowly continued on down.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>04-09-2007, 21:48:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Watching her move he reaches for her, hands moving to caress her, "No hurry at all dear", he moves his hands over any bit of her he can reach, the feel of her soft skin exciting him even more.<br><br>Each time she does the playful wiggle he calls her an evil tease, but his hands continues over her body, his smile never fading.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>04-09-2007, 23:23:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The first time he called her an evil tease, she said, grinning, "I learned from the best."&nbsp; After that, she would only smile and continue on her way.&nbsp; She pretended to ignore his erection completely, acting as though she'd keep on kissing right down to his toes, but she quickly relented, afraid of what else she might be called.&nbsp; So she drifted back up almost immediately, her lips and tongue just teasing gently at the base of his shaft as she looked up at him for his reaction.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 00:00:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His breath is sharp as her mouth touches the base of his manhood, smiling as she looks up at him, "So you want a little dessert yourself do you?"<br><br>He reaches down, fingers just able to catch her hair from where she is, toying with it, pulling it gently, wanting to fel her lips on him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 13:54:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie grinned again, shifting a little sideways so he could reach her hair more easily, and incidentally more of the rest of her as well.&nbsp; "Well, those food packs are pretty awful," she teased, moving to run her mouth along his shaft, licking gently, then with longer and firmer strokes.&nbsp; Since she felt pretty sated herself at the moment, she was determined to move slowly for once and get him properly worked up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 16:01:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				smiling as she readjust, he moves his hands now over the soft skin he could reach as well.&nbsp; "You made a wonderful dessert for me, I hope yo will enjoy yours as much."<br><br>He hardens fast and his orgasm nears quickly, the taste of her still in his mouth as she moves his lips over him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 17:45:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It was nice to have the chance to tease him a little for a change, though he still got aroused very quickly, so didn't really even need to tease much.&nbsp; But she still spun things out as much as she could, using her tongue a lot and slowing down now and then, keeping him warm but not urging him on, either.&nbsp; Finally she took pity on him and went to work in earnest, doing all the things he seemed to like best, and turning a little so she could watch his reactions better.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 18:00:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Enjoying the feel of her teasing, taking slow deep breaths to keep himself under control as she plays, making mental note on how she likes to tease and wondering how well she sill take it when he has time to return the favor.<br><br>When she shifts to the effort to bring him to climax he relaxes and lets his body do what comes natural, building quickly as she does to him the things he enjoys most, watching her moves on his shaft, her lips tounge and teeth building him up, thier eyes meeting as she watches his pleasure build.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 18:22:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She was beginning to suspect she might have to pay for this later, but at the moment she didn't worry about that.&nbsp; Her eyes studied him, sparkling and happy, still fascinated by the way she could see him tense, feel his body ready itself for the pleasure to come, and know that she was doing that for him.&nbsp; She worked a little faster, still watching, bracing herself to take his seed, as he liked her to do.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 18:27:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A low moan escapes his lips as he releases suddenly, his hot cum spurting into her waiting mouth, his fingers tug at her hair lightly, urging her to milk him.<br><br>As the flow ebbs he takes another deep breath, "Gods girl, you do things to me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 18:54:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie was ready for him, smiling to herself as he moaned, and she tried to take every drop, urging him on.&nbsp; As he relaxed, she slowed down, moving her tongue over him slowly and gently, watching the contentment on his face.&nbsp; "Oh, well, as long as they're good things," she said, suddenly shy again as she moved up to stretch out next to him.<br><br>She kissed his cheek, sighing as she nuzzled his neck.&nbsp; "Mm, I suppose we should be getting back..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 20:07:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He pulls her close and kisses her, "The advantage to being with the man in charge, they don't lock the door on me.&nbsp; But I suspose you are right, I would not be out in the dark."<br><br>Getting dressed and starting to pick up thier things, he smiles and picks up the belt, slipping it into his pocket for later use.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 20:54:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"We can't set a bad example.&nbsp; If we start staying out till all hours, everyone will want to," Marie said practically.&nbsp; She didn't miss him tucking the belt away, and now she knew she'd be getting a little of her own teasing back.&nbsp; Maybe a lot...<br><br>She gathered up the blanket and the remains of their food, stifling a yawn.&nbsp; "Too much fresh air," she said, hiding a smile.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 20:59:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hemoves in close to her and, lifting the covering branches out of the way, "Let's get going then."&nbsp; After they clear the brush he puts his arm around her as they walk, "I believe tonight my dear, we are going to have the meeting and go to bed."<br><br>Lightly yawning himself, he chuckles and adds, "and maybe even to sleep."<br><br>Still walking close he asks, "So Doctor, do you think my leg is up to a field trip anytime soon?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 21:57:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You'd better sleep, and that's your doctor speaking," Marie said firmly as she fell into step with him.&nbsp; "How far a field trip?" she asked automatically, then answered her own question.&nbsp; "Oh, you mean you want to go out scavenging, I suppose.&nbsp; Well, maybe in a couple of days... that'll be a lot of stress, so you need to make sure the muscle's healed up all right first."<br><br>She frowned, worried about the plan, but not wanting to say anything just yet.&nbsp; It would have to be done at some point, she knew, so maybe it would be better just to get it over with.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 22:06:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I will sleep, if my doctor sleeps as well", he says, "The trip would take several days to arrange as well, and I would want you to come to keep an eye on me."<br><br>They walk around the baths now and are nearing the turn to the front doors, "Besides, I'm not all that certain I would want to be without you for too long."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 23:19:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, I'll sleep, all right," she said, almost yawning again.&nbsp; Then she realized what else he'd said, and looked at him in surprise.&nbsp; "Come with you?&nbsp; Could I?&nbsp; I mean, I'm no fighter... but I think maybe you do need someone to keep an eye on you," she added, squeezing his hand.&nbsp; She tried not to show it, but she was obviously pleased and excited at the idea, as well as being nervous.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>05-09-2007, 23:50:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"A lover not a fighter, I like that, but I think I should at least show you a pistol and how to use it, just in case."<br><br>The move to the outer door of the bunker with still a good half hour before they would be looked for.&nbsp; He smiles and, taking her hand, walks with her to thier room, stopping and chatting with a few people on thier way.<br><br>When the get into the room he turns her and hugs her close before kissing her deeply.&nbsp; As he breaks the kiss he chuckles and whispers, "It seems we forgot the bath."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 00:36:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Okay," Marie said uncertainly.&nbsp; She'd learned the basics of shooting, long ago with an old pellet gun, but she'd never fired at anything but a target.<br><br>She giggled as he laughed, blushing faintly.&nbsp; "Oh, so we did.&nbsp; Well, at least we both smell bad."&nbsp; She laughed again, holding him tight for a moment.&nbsp; "As long as no one minds during the meeting, I think we can sneak by until tomorrow.&nbsp; We'll have to."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 00:46:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He washes as best he can with the water in the basin and grinning evilly tosses the wet cloth to Marie, As she reaches to catch it he warns her, too late, "The water is cold."&nbsp; He settles into the chair and waits for her and the rest for the evening meeting.<br><br>He watches her carefully, expecting revenge until the first man appears at the door. <em>"Whew, safe."</em> Greeting the guard as he enters and the others as they soon follow.<br><br>The meeting is brief, the two main points being the stockade fence, increasing the work on it with another two men and getting plans together for the outing to be in a week or so, scavaging toward St. Louis or KC<br><br>Stiffling a yawn, he shrugs and the men look at him and Marie knowingly, moving out and telling him they will consider the plan for the scavanging mission.<br><br>The last man leaves and Paul looks at Marie, "My love, I think we will be awake about two minutes after our heads hit the pillow.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 00:58:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She squealed and glared as he threw the cloth at her, shivering and plotting as she washed up also.&nbsp; He was expecting revenge now, but she was going to wait until he'd forgotten...<br><br>The knowing looks brought out the usual blush, but she was getting better at not looking away, at least.&nbsp; And she had to admit, she was glad they'd be going on the mission now, the more she thought about it.&nbsp; They might be able to find some very useful things, and it would be good to get away from the bunker for a little while, to travel through woods and see houses again.<br><br>"A minute and a half," she said, yawning herself as she pulled her shirt off.&nbsp; "Mm, warm up the bed for me... I just want a drink of water first," she murmured, heading towards the glasses.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 01:02:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'll warm it if you take care of the door", he responds as he also begins to undress for bed as well, standing at the edge in just his pants, socks and shoes already off and tuckes under the bed.<br><br>Watching for her acknowledgement he sits and takes off his pants and slips under the blanket, watching her lovely form as she moves around, "You're beautiful", he says from the bed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 15:17:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Mm, door, right," Marie said, wandering over and locking it as she drinks from her glass.&nbsp; She set the glass down, stretched tiredly, and wandered back towards the bed, smiling at the compliment.&nbsp; "You know what else I am?&nbsp; Sneaky."&nbsp; And with that, she dropped a cold, wet cloth onto his bare chest, giggling even though she knew she was in big trouble now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 16:04:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sitting up quickly and grabbing the cloth he looks at her, "Sneaky, indeed.&nbsp; Now ask me just shat evil I plan for you", he grins with a evil twinkle in his eyes.<br><br>Tossing the cloth across the room, attempting to drop it into the basin, but missing, he sits against pillows.&nbsp; The evil grin still on his face he says, "Now my sweet slave, come to bed."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 16:41:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, no, I'm not going to ask <em>that</em>," Marie protested, still laughing, now more nervously as she stayed at the edges of his reach.&nbsp; Then he called her his sweet slave, and her eyes went big.&nbsp; "No fair... Master," she added belatedly, and though she moved slowly, she did as she'd been told.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 17:01:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Smilng widely he rolls over to her, propped up on one arm, looking down at her, "First of sweet slave, who said anything about fair?"<br><br>He moves his hand to her breasts and begins tracing a circle around each nipple, "Put your hands crossed over your head, do not move unless I tell you to." Still smiling his finger continues to tease.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 17:35:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie blushed at her slip -- of <em>course</em> it wasn't fair, that was the point, at least in a way.&nbsp; She settled herself a little more comfortably, in case she had to be there a while, and lifted her arms.&nbsp; "Like this?" she asked, only now realizing that this was the classic pose of someone suspended by chains and manacles.&nbsp; <em>This is going to be bad,</em> she decided, and she wasn't sure if she was glad or worried.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 17:43:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Very nice love", he says in response to her question.&nbsp; His fingers slowly starts to move down her body, down her breastbone, her belly, to tease the soft curls at the top ov her sex.<br><br>"Now open your legs, I want to touch you."&nbsp; He stays propped on his elbow, watching her face as he plays.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 18:10:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She obeyed silently, bracing herself for what was sure to be merciless teasing.&nbsp; She bit her lip, trying not to think about exactly where his fingers were and what they were doing, and took a deep breath.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 18:15:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As soon as her legs open his finger slips into the exposed slit, running along her sex, just touching her soft folds.&nbsp; <br><br>His finger moves slowly up and down, ever so lightly touching the tender flesh, lifting slightly as it moves over her clit, not quite giving her enough pressure there to be more then a tease, "One of us is going to sleep tonight", he says softly, "Unless a slave was to beg forgiveness and for release."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 18:18:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She was ready to start begging right there and then, just to save time later, but she bit her lip instead, resisting the urge.&nbsp; "Yes, Master," she whispered, shivering faintly.&nbsp; Without conscious thought, her hips lifted slightly from the bed, trying to find just a little more pressure against her sex.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 18:25:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As her hips lift he moves his finger away, "I said not to move girl, I believe each time you do I will add time to how long before you can cum."<br><br>He bends forward and kisses her, then leans back, "I am such an evil man aren't I?"<br><br>He moves his finger back to continue teasing her as she lowers her hips back to the bed, the whispers, "Maybe there is a use for that belt again, set on the lowest speed while I take a nap." he grins again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 18:34:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She bit her lip again, realizing too late what she was doing.&nbsp; "Sorry, Master," she whispered, afraid to say anything in reply to his calling himself an evil man.&nbsp; She settled back down, reminding herself to keep still at all costs, and wishing she could at least cover her mouth before the whole bunker heard her yelling.<br><br>Her eyes grew wide as he mentioned the belt.&nbsp; It was on the tip of her tongue to remark that he wouldn't be able to nap with her moaning and shaking next to him, but she didn't dare say it aloud.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 18:50:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As she has behaved he gives her just a little more pressure, letting her heat up a bit more, "See, if your a good girl, you get a little more", he teases.<br><br>Watching her face he can tell just how much his touches are doing to her, moving to heat her up ever so slowly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 19:45:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, Master," she whispered, before going back to biting her lip, concentrating on lying very, very still.&nbsp; She was already warm, and starting to shiver very slightly, but she did her best not to think of that.&nbsp; If she could just control what she was thinking about, she might get through this better.&nbsp; Her face was a complete giveaway, she knew that, but she couldn't worry about that now, either.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 20:00:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The pressure as well as where he touches shifts, brusing over her clit lightly and parting the inner lips with his finger as he strokes her still.<br><br>He leans forward again to kiss her, her lips neck and breasts all recieve attention from his mouth as his fingers continues to tease her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 20:58:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She whimpered faintly, her eyes slowly blinking shut.&nbsp; It was all she could do not to shift towards him, to squirm under every kiss, but she had to stay still.&nbsp; She thought of the Sleeping Beauty stories her mother had read to her as a child, and almost giggled as she thought of the prince doing <em>this</em> to wake her up.&nbsp; But she stayed still, and quiet, except for another soft whimper.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 21:06:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Pressing his fingers slightly harder against her, dipping slightly into ehr sex now as he crosses it, her clit feeling each touch directly now.<br><br>He lifts his face from its rather plesant task for a moment to smile at her and ask, "Perhaps I should stop now?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 22:03:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her eyes flew open.&nbsp; "N-no, Master, please don't stop," she said, her voice tense and slightly higher than usual.&nbsp; She was very warm, very tense, beginning to ache and slow as this was, it was all she had.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 22:14:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiles and moves his head back down to continue kissing her, his fingers now start to work to bring her to peak, dipping into her well now, his thumb moving over her clit, still planning to get her to beg forgiveness for the cold cloth before letting her release.<br><br>"Such a wanton little slave you are, I do so love that about you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 22:27:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She shivered as his fingers slipped into her, eyes slowly drifting shut again.&nbsp; "Ohhh... Yes, Master," she said, though she wasn't quite sure what she was agreeing with.&nbsp; Every nerve screamed at her to move, and she was amazed at how much effort simply not moving could take.&nbsp; She whimpered again, feeling the heat collecting betwen her legs, again shuddering with the stress of keeping still.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 22:32:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Moving his face up near her ear he whispers, "Tell me you are sorry for the cold cloth and I will bring you off, otherwise here is where I go to sleep."<br><br>He nibbles her neck since his mouth is there anyway, a good idea of what she will do, but wanting to hear it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 23:12:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I-- I'm sorry, Master, I am," she whispered quickly, shivering harder, her eyes again flying open.&nbsp; "Please don't go to sleep yet."&nbsp; Another whimper escaped her, then a faint moan, and she bit her lip, hard, afraid already of how loud she might be.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>06-09-2007, 23:21:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Smiling he shifts and kisses her on the lips, taking her mouth as his, kissing her deeply and passionately.<br><br>His fingers work faster now, moving to touch every part he knows her body responds to, two fingers move in and out of her, his thumb rubbing her clit and his ring finger brushing against her ass.<br><br>Breaking the kiss for a moment, he whispers, "Whenever you are ready love", then goes back to kissing her deeply again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 15:19:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie was terribly relieved when he kissed her.&nbsp; The kiss was good in its own right, of course, but it also helped keep her from screaming the house down.&nbsp; She moaned and whimpered, and only just kept herself from a full out yell.&nbsp; Every muscle trembled from staying still.<br><br>When he finally gave her permission, she did scream, the sound muffled by his mouth, and her body reacted almost immediately.&nbsp; She hadn't quite realized how much she was holding back until it all let go, and she tensed hard around his fingers as her orgasm rushed through her, fast and hard.&nbsp; Her body curled up around his hand instinctively, her scream fading back to whimpers as her body finally, slowly, began to relax again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 15:35:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Holding the kiss through her orgasm, he slow and softens the movements of his fingers on her as she relaxes, then slowly moves his face from hers, whispering, "Feeling better now?"<br><br>He smiles and holds her close, letting her breathing get back to normal, "I wish you could see just how beautiful you are at the peak of your orgasm."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 15:52:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She just nodded, too out of breath to speak yet.&nbsp; Slowly, muscles relaxed and her breathing became more regular, though she was still inclined to shiver now and then.<br><br>"Oh, I think I'd be too embarrassed to look, even if I could see," she whispered.&nbsp; "You can look all you want, though," she added with a nervous giggle.&nbsp; "I wasn't too loud, was I?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 16:46:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kissing her lightly he whispers, "You need to become more comfortable with your body, you are beautiful, and just sexy as hell.&nbsp; When you decide to realize that, and become comfortable with it you will become amazing."<br><br>Nibbling her lightly, "I think the walls of the room here will keep all but your loudest screams for just my ears."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 17:14:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie squirmed a little, embarrssed.&nbsp; "I'm working on it," she said.&nbsp; "I kind of had to become comfortable with yours first, I think."<br><br>She grinned, returning the nibbles.&nbsp; "You're not just saying that to encourage me to scream?" she asked teasingly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 17:27:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Chuckling he replies, "Feel free to become comfortable with my body whenever you wish."<br><br>Moving his hand again down her body, teasing the top of the soft curls of her pubic hair, "I think that you scream prettily, and that you need little encouragement to do so."<br><br>He moves his hand away, not wanting to start anything as they do both need some sleep.&nbsp; Cuddling hier close again he kisses her, "Time for bed my sweet slave."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 17:58:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I know.&nbsp; Little encourgement, I know," she sighed, though she couldn't help but smile.&nbsp; She wriggled closer, settling comfortably against his chest as he put his arms around her.&nbsp; "Yes, Master," she added, through a yawn she couldn't quite stifle.&nbsp; Her eyes were immediately shut, and she fell asleep very shortly thereafter.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 18:39:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				In the morning he wakes, her soft body tight to his.<br><br>Moving only as much as is needed to free his arm he starts to traces the line of her hips and thigh, enjoying the flow of the curve, caressing to wake her with plesant dreams.<br><br>Moving his mouth near her ear he whispers, "Morning my love, ready for another day?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 18:48:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Morning," she murmured, kissing his cheek automatically, though really she was more than half asleep and wished it was still the middle of the night.&nbsp; It was impossible to tell in the bunker anyway.&nbsp; "Do we have to get up right away?" she mumbled, remembering the early morning meeting.&nbsp; She'd still only barely opened her eyes -- she was never a morning person, and she'd had a tiring day yesterday.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 20:54:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He laughs, "Not right away love, and if you want to sleep I can arrange something."&nbsp; His hand continues to caress her, enjoying the involuntary stretches she does.<br><br>"Maybe I could just strap you into the bad and take the blankets off, and have the meeting here?" he teases, "It would be a lovely sight."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>07-09-2007, 21:51:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She looked at him suspiciously, slowly blinking awake.&nbsp; "If that's my only other option, I'll get up.&nbsp; It's safer."&nbsp; She fought back a yawn and stretched, bracing herself to get up and get dressed.&nbsp; "Besides, I'm not going to have you blaming me later because nothing got done during the meeting."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>10-09-2007, 14:40:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He laughs&nbsp; at that comment, "Oh I think something would get done, many decision made, just little to do with the building of the bunker."<br><br>Cuddling her for a few more seconds before offfering his hands to help her up, he whispers, "Besides, we still have to get a bath today."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-09-2007, 15:31:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She stuck her tongue out at him, but accepted the help out of bed, waking up a little more.&nbsp; "Yes, you need a real bath now.&nbsp; A nice long slow bath..."&nbsp; She smiled teasingly and kissed him before wandering off to find some clothes, still fighting back yawns.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>10-09-2007, 16:07:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Getting them both some coffee as she dresses, he goes to the table to have a few sips before anyone shows up, "I do hope that in our little journey we are able to find some real coffee again, I seem to have not put enough on the list and have nothing but the instant."<br><br>Sipping again he smiles as he watches her dress, "I wonder if that belt is waterproof."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-09-2007, 16:26:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				For a second, she didn't know what he meant, then blushed in confusion as she realized.&nbsp; "Well, let's not find out the hard way, at least," she said, covering her embarrassment by going over to get her coffee.&nbsp; "I've never had the real stuff.&nbsp; I'd love to try it," she said wistfully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>10-09-2007, 17:22:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The men soon start to come in and once Marie sits down in the chair next to Paul the briefing begins.&nbsp; Discussion of the stockade being the hot topic, several thinking that it's safer in the bunker, Paul trying to tell them that the bunker would still be there, just as a back up, what it was intended for.&nbsp; During this part of the discussion he looks at Marie, hoping that a ladies point of view might sway a few.<br><br>The scavenger run is easier to get agreed to, with only a couple looks at Paul when he says he would like Marie to come with them.&nbsp; He smiles at a few comments about personal reasons, not disagreeing, but at the same time stating that a medic while in the field is always a good idea.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-09-2007, 17:33:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie stuck up for his ideas, but not automatically, using her own reasoned arguments, based on her life in the town.&nbsp; However flawed the town was in other ways, they had the right idea in claiming farmland, and they would need to do the same, raising livestock and crops on a larger scale.<br><br>She had little else to add as far as the scavenging, though she did mention that she had at least some small idea of the route to the city, and where in the city they might start to look.&nbsp; Her memories were old, but with the war, little would have been changed except by whatever damage had been done by previous scavenging bands.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>10-09-2007, 18:06:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As the meeting ends and the men leave Paul looks to Marie, "Sometimes I think I made a mistake putting this place together, some of them are not thinking about when we do start to run short of food.&nbsp; Not to mention that theses MREs are a bit boring."<br><br>HE stands up and starts putting clothes, towels and soap into a bag, "Another cup of coffee before a bath?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-09-2007, 18:34:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie shook her head.&nbsp; "A bit?&nbsp; I don't know why everyone here isn't begging to learn how to farm.&nbsp; You've all forgotten what a fresh vegetable is, that's all."<br><br>She stood and stretched, shaking her head.&nbsp; "No, I think the bath will wake me up more than the coffee.&nbsp; Especially if you can't manage to stay on your own side of the pond," she added, raising an eyebrow at him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>10-09-2007, 19:01:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul attempts to do an innocent look, "Me?&nbsp; Stay on my side?&nbsp; My love, I always behave myself."&nbsp; He starts to chuckle, innocent look failing miserably, "Perhaps I should just tease you for a bit, tell you all the things that i can do to you when your brave enough to let me break out my toys."<br><br>He watches her as he says this, wanting to see if she blushes or gets turned on by the statement.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>10-09-2007, 21:04:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie just looked at him dubiously at first, as he tried to look innocent.&nbsp; Then she did blush, faintly.&nbsp; "Um, well.... I'm brave enough, I guess, but I just... I just really don't want to be, you know... loud," she said, busying herself with making sure she had everything for the bath.&nbsp; "I mean, because I know I will be.&nbsp; Very loud."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>10-09-2007, 21:28:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiles evily, "Well dear, I can think of two ways to keep you quiet, both involve having your mouth full."&nbsp; He turns and check the bag and slips it over his shoulder.<br><br>He lifts up the crutch and considers for a minute before putting it back down, "I didn't need it for our climb yesterday, I think I can make the baths without it."&nbsp; <br><br>He moves to her and places her arm around her, pulling her in tight for a deep kiss, "I haven't had enough of those yet today."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 16:17:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Now she stuck her tongue out at him, but didn't resist the kiss, of course.&nbsp; "You just think you have an answer for everything, don't you?" she teased, pretending annoyance.&nbsp; "They'll want to build that pallisade fast, just to get away from all our noise."<br><br>She noticed him setting aside the crutch and added, "Maybe I should challenge you to a race.&nbsp; This is my one chance to maybe beat you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 16:39:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not everything, things would be too easy then", he replies, "Besides, maybe they like hearing your screams as much as I do."<br><br>Holding her close, "A race you would win easy, but I would rather walk with you so I could have my arm around you, maybe slip a time or two and accidently grope you."<br><br>He slips an arm around her and squeezes her breast, "Like that."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 17:16:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie's eyes widened at the idea of everyone being entertaining by her yelling.&nbsp; "Oh, don't tell me things like <em>that</em>.&nbsp; Now I'm really nervous."&nbsp; Then she raised an eyebrow at him.&nbsp; "You do know what 'accidental' means, right?&nbsp; That wasn't an accident, just to give you a hint."<br><br>She turned towards the door.&nbsp; "Come on, let's go.&nbsp; Slowly and carefully," she added, grinning.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 17:22:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Smiling he moves with her to the door, across the bunker and out the blast door, walking with her toward the baths.&nbsp; They take the well worn path to the pond and he peeks into the mens side, "Clear here love, how about your side?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 22:15:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I thought you said you were going to stay on your side," Marie called back.&nbsp; "But it's clear.&nbsp; I think everyone just stays away from here when they know we might be showing up," she added, still embarrassed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>11-09-2007, 22:24:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Laughing he replies, "Actually you said I could not stay on my side, and actually, you have always been on this side."&nbsp; He steps into the mens side and says over his shoulder, "Of course if you want to stay there and have me stay here..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>12-09-2007, 17:00:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"And <em>you</em> insisted you always behaved," Marie pointed out, moving to peek around the divider.&nbsp; "But you still might need medical supervision.&nbsp; This is going to be your first actual bath in a while.&nbsp; You might need help," she said, and for once she wasn't blushing, though she couldn't quite hide a smile.&nbsp; "So you pick a side and I'll follow you," she said, practically.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>12-09-2007, 18:25:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, maybe your right, might need you to help me reach a few spots."&nbsp; He laughs and steps around to her side, "I'll come to your place then, I am probably a bit more of an exhibitionist then you."<br><br>He runs a hand over her as he steps by, once again 'accidently' brushing across her breasts, "Oops", he laughs.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-09-2007, 15:54:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Didn't your mother ever tell you the story of the boy who cried wolf?" Marie asked, pretending exasperation.&nbsp; "How is your leg, anyway?&nbsp; Let me see," she added, slipping back into medic mode as she inspected the wound.&nbsp; "Hm, looks like I did all right on my first bullet wound, huh?" she asked, pleased with herself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>13-09-2007, 16:42:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He undresses and slips into the pool, "Well, if you rather I didn't touch you..."&nbsp; He steps into the pool and sits down, slipping underwater for a moment to wet his hair.<br><br>Wen he surfaces a moment later he smiles at her, "And yes Doc, your patient is doing well, a little sore occasionally, but otherwise fine."<br><br>He moves over near her and splashes her, "Are you supervising or helping?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Valerian</strong> on <strong>13-09-2007, 18:22:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Marie sighed as she undressed, realizing he'd obviously missed the entire point of that story.&nbsp; "You need both," she said, pulling off the last of her clothes and sliding into the water, squealing as he splashed at her and returning the favor.&nbsp; "Which would you prefer?" she asked, arm raised for another splash if she needed to defend herself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: As the Smoke Clears [Stevej101 and Valerian]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>13-09-2007, 19:13:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He laughs at her squeal, "A little of both maybe", he says smiling and starting to wash his hair.<br><br>He looks over as she slips into the pool, watching as the water slowly hides her lovely curves, "Then again, maybe a lot of one."
			</dd>
		</dl>
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