Inflammation of the buttocks causes the diversion of blood to that region preferentially over other parts of the body. Given the relative proximity of... the buttocks to the genitals, this also helps to trigger and stimulate feelings of sexual arousal. Mild sensations of pain also trigger levels of dopamine in the brain….” I interjected. “Dopamine, is that a hormone or a neurotransmitter? I always get that mixed up. Pretty sure it’s a neurotransmitter...” Giving an exaggerated and exasperated. “Let's get undressed first,” she said, “Then I'll show you. We'll also need this mirror if you're up for it.”She was referring to the full-length mirror that hung opposite the bed; now I was really curious, but couldn't imagine what she had in mind. Anyway, we quickly stripped till we were sitting facing each other completely naked. Tessa took the mirror off the wall and laid it down on the floor. “Come and sit on this with me, babes,” she said. Still not knowing exactly what she intended. While Master Foxtrot strode about the ship calling out orders, Alice made her way slowly over to a portal shaped window and peered out over the uneasy waters in confusion for she could see no other ship on the horizon. And then she spotted it high above, its hull cutting through puffy white clouds. But that wasn’t the strangest thing for it was upside down!“How very unusual,” Alice mused, staring upwards. “I wonder how the crew keeps from falling off?As it grew larger, a result of it coming. I will die if you do not help. I will die before you may make the beacon, it will be too late. Will you help?" Of course," I said."First you must see me as I am," he said. Magically he was no longer on my shoulder—dreams don't necessarily follow physical laws of motion—but on the sand in front of me, his tail now touching my wrist. "It will seem strange to you, but it will not be frightening."And he morphed, right before my eyes. The part of my mind that was observing all this knew for sure.