Disclaimers: Xena, blah blah blah still not mine

Subtext: You decide!

"This will never catch on Gabrielle!" the brooding warrior whimpered.

"Of course it will, if I get so much satisfaction from it and it's easy, what's not to like?" the blond responded.

"Maybe you should have demonstrated this to me first. I don't like how the bubbling is getting in the way." Xena offered.

"What bubbling? There's not supposed to be any bubbling, just a nice slick surface!" Gabrielle said from her position lying on a bedroll.

"I'm not so sure I'm doing this right. Can you please show me first?" Xena begged.

"Xena, just listen to the cues I give you, if I moan softly, you are doing it right. If I groan, then you might want to ease up on the flicking."

Flustered, the warrior continued at her task. Alternating hands when one of her hands were tired.

Xena lifted her head, "How many times, or how much longer do I have to do this? Surely I've flicked enough to keep you satisfied for the rest of the day!"

"I said it was satisfying, but it's hard to get enough of." the bard replied.

The warrior blew her bangs out of her eyes and wiped the sweat off her brow and pressed on.

"It's kind of hot here trying to do this, honestly I have no idea how you can enjoy doing this for me." Xena complained.

"Come on Xena, put some enthusiasm behind it. You know we don't get to indulge in this too often!" the blond stated attempting to encourage the warrior.

"Trust me, It'll be your turn tomorrow and you'll see how tiring this can get!" Xena countered.

"Oh please, I always keep you satisfied, sometimes even give you more than you can handle." the bard replied starting to get frustrated.

Xena smirked smiling in remembrance, "Yeah that's true."

"Oh! Xena that's too hot! Quit talking and keep flicking"

"But my wrist.."

"Just do it! My eggs are ready."

"Honestly Gabrielle, I don't think frying eggs will ever catch on." Xena answered.

"Remind me not to ask for breakfast in the bedroll from you again." Gabrielle grumbled rolling her eyes.

**Author's note: this is a result of writer's block. Innuendo you say? In your endo!**