Claudia jerked slightly when he touched her, but relaxed as his gentle touch washed over her and he pulled her closer to him. She was a bit unnerved that the contact soothed her so, and surprised when his words calmed and encouraged her. Her eyes flickered up to study his for a fleeting moment, then quickly dropped.

Claudia's hands began their task again, sliding down to stoke and wash his organs. Her confidence had doubled at his words, and she lost more of her inhibition. Her fingers wandered over his flesh in a light and tantalizing pattern, now and then pausing for a longer caress or stroke. Slowly, the light brush became a momentary massage, and the occasional caress became more and more usual.