Woe betide the private or rating or NCO who took the opening and inflicted pain. In the next session with Tweedledee, he or she, especially she, would... pay dearly.Tweedledee was in heaven. The med-tube would fix his victims to like-new, and the sadistic captain could brutalize them yet again; torture disguised as ‘training’. Then he upped the ante. He instituted a ‘no quarter’ option that could be called by any party in an exercise. Once declared, the combatants were required to fight until one. “Clasp your hands behind the small of your back.”The words came as more a request than a demand as he turned toward her.She accommodated.He stepped to within inches of Lauren; face to face. The lightest kiss landed on her lips.She closed her eyes and tilted her head back slightly. Jason moved his mouth to her neck. But there was no kiss. He only allowed her to feel the heat of his breath.She shivered.“Keep your eyes closed.”She responded only by doing as told.Jason stepped back and looked. Only after that, did the house once again become quiet.I sat watching the minute hand slowly creeping towards seven. Rather than aroused, excited, anxious yes ... I felt more like a condemned man on death row instead. If I stayed, I was throwing away any chance I had of seeing, and enjoying any form of pleasure with Kris again. If I went, I would have that and more ... but I would also never have, enjoy, or ever hope to further the intimate closeness I thought Kris and I had been well on the. " No ... all finished and cleaned up. How are you?" The tone of her voice signalled she was pleased I had called."Great. I got a head start on the trim today. I've primed and painted all the boards for the casings and baseboards for the great room. I chose the cream colour we agreed on in a satin finish. I hope you like the look." That sounds like the right finish, Nolan. I don't think glossy would look right. Your flooring is a satin finish, so that should match it as well. What else have you.