"Yep. From what I've heard, things are moving toward that soon." His hands worked over her muscles slowly but firmly, using his strength and nimble fingers to get at sore muscles. Slowly he worked up her feet to her ankles, and up to her lower legs, stroking her muscles with firm but gentle strokes as he went.

"I'm looking forward to it, trying to keep busy, in truth." Well, truth was, he kept busy quite easily. But he wouldn't mind getting busier. "Maybe I'll open a shop, feed some of the needs here."