"It does help." She teased a bit, and settled, closing her eyes and sinking a bit in the water, so her nose was above water and her lekku floated a bit more again. Ten more minutes, maybe. She felt nice and warm. Like it all sank into her bones as if that were what she needed.

Silence was fine too. She didn't feel the need for long conversation. And she was comfortable with him there. She'd think about the way his hand felt in her hand later. How it felt fitting to her slender fingers. Strong and comfortable.

She would curl up in bed and knock out tonight as well. With good thoughts for a change. He might not get good sleep, but she was going to.