”He caught the payment and smiled again. “No. Thank you, Lord Solon. Your business is most welcome. Normally, we are full of merchants and ship cr...ews. The prospect of the attack on the city made them scatter like nervous blackbirds. The harbor’s empty.”The innkeeper shifted the coin bag into his pocket, bowed and disappeared behind the velvet curtain. I allowed my mind to drift to the sound of a crackling fire and the voices of our tired men. The next thing I knew, Julie and Zetia found a table. Being a Brit, she was very open and casual about getting naked on the secluded beaches.Our favorite spot on the island was a few miles from the ferry station and other couples and a few singles as well, often ran about naked and carefree. Clare and I also met quite a few couples into the swinging lifestyle as we were. A little bit further south was an area with higher dunes and the gay people usually hung out there.It was a late August weekend when I was strolling down that part of the beach.. It was an interesting mix to hear his thick Mark Walberg accent talking about the Renaissance and high-brow cultural topics. Despite the first night being Chris&Jeff's attempt at a double date with Leo and yourself, Leo had seemed uninterested in anything romantic or sexual with you. You were a little disappointed, but not devastated. Your confidence was restored when a handsome Asian stranger was audacious enough to pretend to be a doorman at a club, then slipped in line behind you so he could. Who am I kidding? From the neck down I just look like askinny, hairless dude. Without my makeup and clothes, would Sean seeJustin? Or Jessica?Stop, stop, get a hold of yourself girl. You're a sexy ass bitch andhe's been nothing but excited by you. Now get your ass ready and blowhis damn mind! I dress myself and feel my confidence return as my twinin the mirror looks more and more like a real girl. I double check myface and make sure to apply a fresh coat of lippy. Finally I give myselfa spritz.