Double chocolates to Scott, since he hasn't won for a while.
Holding the Line (dialogue-only, blue characters, sequel to
Going Down)
"I'm going to hang up, Erik."
"Indeed? Before the trace is completed? You disappoint me."
"I won't-- cooperate-- with this."
"Come now, Charles. Rather late for qualms, isn't it?"
"The other-- that was a mistake. It will not happen again."
"Mm. You've more lines around your mouth than you used to, dear one. Your lips, though, are as warm as ever..."
"Erik, that's not me, it's her--"
"One... makes do..."
"Don't..."
A liquid sigh, thick with pleasure.
"Oh, God, no," voice cracking.
"Yes. Yes, Charles. Just reach out to me, it's not far--" --and, oh--
Erik.
Yes.