"I'd certainly be alright with that," Krem said, kissing Gannicus sweetly. He would miss the close, physical intimacy of fucking for the time of his recovery, but this--tender kisses, slow touch, just being with Gannicus, or any of his lovers--that was not restricted, and he relished that he would still have that.

The risk, of course, was what it was now: Krem let the kiss deepen, pressed himself closer, and shivered with desire.