The Silent Protagonist
Chapter IV
Sensuality
Serge POV
If I had been asked to describe Nikki in one word it would have to be sensual. He oozed with sensuality. When he had pinned me to the deck last night, all I could think was 'sexy'. His body was so close to mine, and he had an almost predatory gleam in his eye. His amethyst eyes were boring into me. I remember the lusty gleam in them. I was both frightened and excited by it. I spent hours upon hours mulling over his sexual appearance. Did I actually think that? Well I couldn't deny that he was aesthetically pleasing to look at. The bard I found was entering my thoughts more frequently and causing situations every now and then to become a little less comfortable than normal. I sighed gazing out across the sea from whence I had came. I could feel the sun embracing me with it's warmth as I watched the tides flowing from the deck. From somewhere behind me I could hear Nikki and Miki talking with each other. For some reason or another the sound of their voices comforted me and caused me to slip into a light dream-like stated while leaning against the side rail.
In this trance I could see the Nikki of both worlds. They were exactly the same except my Nikki had battle scars and a little more muscle than the other Nikki from constant battles. The pair of musicians approached me and began soft tortures on both sides. On the left, my Nikki was nipping at my ear and neck causing pinpricks of desire to course through my nerves while the other Nikki knelt at my right side suckling teasing my battle hand. My whole body was trembling as I was serviced in the most erotic yet non sexual way. The air tightened in my chest as if strangling any cries of pleasure that might have escaped.
My trance was interrupted by an Aqua Ball element being dropped on me. I scowled then noticed Nikki, Glenn, and Norris all laughing at my expense. My slight annoyance turned into relaxation as I joined in their merriment. I watched Nikki chuckle as his joy died down. Even so, he was still so desirable. His back arched slightly as he threw his head back in happiness exposing a beautiful neck and jaw line. I suppose mayhap I had been marred slightly by the darkness of Lynx, but I found that I wanted to mark that creamy skin and show his audience that he belonged to me. I didn't understand such a possesive desire because I was from an island town that was basically innocent and naive to a lot of the things of the world. I too was like this until recently and I still didn't understand the sudden fleshly feelings.
Nikki was watching me from the corner of his eye. He looked like he was contemplating my dampened state. So he'd done it on purpose. I should've know better. Even though he seemed so well, non-playful, even he couldn't resist a prank now and then. Glenn was still trying to hide a giggle behind a stoic expression and his hand, but was unsuccessful. Norris on the other hand had a soft light hearted chuckle. He rested one hand calmly on his stomach while the other swept golden bangs away from his eyes. Both were equally entertaining to watch, but neither was as delicious to look upon as Nikki. I already mentioned that when Nikki laughed he threw his head back carelessly to expose his neck, but the sound of his laughter was much more enticing. He had a soft laugh deep in comparison to his normal tenor voice and more rich.
I turned to him my face slightly red with embarassment and pouted. He gave me his best hurt expression. "You don't honestly think I did that do you?" Yes Nikki I do "Well it was Glenn's idea." Oh really. Mentally I was responding to what he was saying to me, but the pout never left my features. "Well it was." he retorted as if answering my train of thought.
I stepped toward Nikki intent on getting him wet with a sloppy bear hug, but was unsuccessful. The water that dripped from my soaked form slid right off of his body like liquid on glass. He chuckled as I scrunched my face up in slight annoyance causing him to smile and give that deep beautiful laugh again.
"Serge, baby you're cute." He poked me in the side startling me and causing me to loosen my hug. "So, can I expect to see you back here tonight?" the bard whispered in my ear ever so seducingly, before moving from my grasp.
A shiver went through my body and I nodded slowly. I already had an idea of what he was silently promising me. To tell the truth, I was nervous about what I knew was coming, but it excited me. It wasn't like I didn't want him to do that........but I just still wasn't sure of the mechanics of the whole process. What? I'm from an island village, not a big town like Termina. I didn't know a lot of things, in fact, before I started this journey I did not know of many same gender relationships. I was never against them when I heard of them, but I knew nothing about them.
I spent a lot of the day lost in thought about Nikki. That wasn't such an odd occurence now. He was always in my thoughts. I never would've guessed when I was younger that I would be the lover of a rock star, a male rock star. Well I wasn't quite his lover yet. I didn't know if I felt that way for him. I was constantly thinking of him, and always felt calm and nervous around the beautiful man. I took my bandanna in my hand and twisted it to rest my racing nerves. It seemed almost as if the bandanna was my stomach. It was jumping in my throat as I anticipated Nikki's proposition. The more I thought about, the more I realized that I wanted more from him.
Nikki POV
I stood under the crow's nest at midnight gazing up at the stars. I was anxious to have my Serge. Soft footfalls behind me roused me out of my contemplation of the heavens. I turned and was greeted by the bright cerulean of his eyes. A smile crept across my face as I looked upon his lovely features. A light blush stained his cheeks as if he were a naughty child sneaking out. I took a few steps toward him admiring him in the rare occurance without his armor on. Serge was such a beautiful creature. The gods took extra time to make him the way he is. Serge looked at his feet seemingly embarrassed by the way I was scrutinizing him.
"Rockin'" it was the only word that could escape my lips to describe him. My hand reached out to graze along his face tracing each contour gently as a cat's whisker.
Serge leaned into my hand encouraging me, so I took the next step and brought our lips together in a wonderfully blissful kiss. He tasted so wonderful, like what I imagine the sky would taste like. I crushed him close thirsty for more of that delicious flavor. Serge gasped a little against my lips but eagerly participated. I could feel his tongue shyly playing with my own as I lapped of his mouth. He sighed heavily when we parted. Serge was shaking slightly, and I knew it was because he was alittle nervous about the current situation, but something else shined in those eyes this night. Something a little more feral, dare I say more sensual.
"Come here baby. We're gonna do this the right way." I took his hand and led him to the small boat we used to travel between the islands. "Let's go back to my room for a bit."
He seemed a bit hesitant, like he was afraid of getting caught, but then he gave and allowed me to lead him. I briskly paddled the boat back to Termina and to my comfort zone. The place looked like a rich pornographer's bedroom. Everything was done in black orange and red silks and furs. Serge stood in the center of the room staring at the giant bed. His eyes widened slightly then he turned to me as if to ask 'Is this all yours?' I pulled him to me again and began to explore his mouth again. I was already aroused and it was pretty evident in my skin-tight clothing, but Serge seemed to like the idea and started to subconciously rub himself against my body. I experimentally ground back against him initiating a silent dance that mimicked sex. I could feel his body becomming warm. The sound of our clothing rubbing together in this teasing act was such an erotic sound, but I found my thoughts drifting to how much more sensual it would sound if the act was to be skin upon skin.
Slowly I pulled him away so that I could strip him of his clothing. The black shirt was the first order of business. This was removed gently and then tossed haphazzardly in the room behind me to be lost until morning. His skin was flawless minus the few scattered battle scars, but they added to the greatness of his body. My hands traced down his body over the soft skin of his shoulders, over the little peaks of hardening nipples, and over the developing abdominal muscles to rest on his hips. He sighed softly as I gently kneaded is narrow hips. I worked my hands lower sliding his shorts from his body. He gasped at the sudden loss and I smiled at my discovery that he wore nothing underneath, but I suppose that was explained by him coming from an seaside home. Naughty little fingers continued their quest lightly teasing on their way.
"Nikki...." he whined softly. "Not fair...." he whispered softly commenting on his unclothed state.
"I suppose that I am wearing too many clothes." I winked at him then turned to give him a little show.
Serge sat down on my bed and pulled his boots off watching me in wonder. There was the pole in the room that was supposed to be used for hanging plants, but it hadn't been used in a while so I decided to make use of it by dancing the way I hadn't danced in a long time. What did you expect? I lived on my own since I was little, there are only so many ways a child can live alone. Termina, Porre, and Guardia all had that black velvet underbelly. Serge gaped at my limberness. He was surprised to say the least, but my little strip tease/ pole dance was arousing his body as well as his curiosity. I would tell him later how I knew how to do that.
As I posed nude in front of his eyes, a sense of nervousness settled into me. A feeling I hadn't felt in a long time. I wondered if I was good enough for him. I felt that suddenly I couldn't go on if I didn't at least tell him that this was not my first time. I walked toward him and knelt in front keeping my eyes on his face.
"Serge I have something to tell you. This is not my first time and I don't feel worthy of taking your innocence from you. Serge I want you to tell me now if you are completely sure of your decision to be here. I don't want you to have a bad memory as your first time." I held his gaze gaging his expression.
He seemed deep in thought as if analyzing what I was saying. Serge closed his eyes and I could only wonder what he was thinking of me now. Was he angry now? Did he not want to be with me? I was more nervous than ever before, more unnerved than my first time on stage. His eyes were on me again and he was smiling. A slow and sure nod was all that I needed before I leaned into his lap and kisses his belly softly.
Serge giggled quietly while a continued to lick and nip at his body. Slowly I moved down to nuzzle his silky inner thighs. I looked up at him through lowered lashes, then flicked my tongue experimentally to taste of him. I felt his muscles tense and heard a small gasp fall from his mouth. He threw his head back as I serviced his need with great skill, if I do say so myself. It was ironic for some one who hated cats to purr like one. The sound was an especially erotic one coming from Serge. His back was curved slightly as his hips unconciously moved to meet my teasing. The sight was so pleasing to see, that I smiled around my current task. From having done this before, which I said I'd explain later, I could tell when he was close to climaxing. His body tensed and shook as he neared that summit. In that final instant he seemed to emit a faint light as he gave his essence to my willing mouth. Oh that I could have all of Serge. I greedily took what was offered to me and savored the flavor that was utterly him.
Serge gazed at me then leaned over to kiss the lips that had pleasured his body. During the dance of our tongues I manuevered us to the soft down of my bed. He looked down at me as he parted from the kiss and adjusted his body so that mine rest between his. I shook my head slightly as he hinted at what he wanted. A faint pout crossed that perfect face and I could not help but chuckle. Lucky for me the beside table was within arms reach and the cool bellflower massage oil was easily accessible.
I remember the feel of his body as my fingers explored his inner depths, so warm, so inviting. I suppose you knew that though so there is no reason for me to go into explicit detail about how he was prepared. I stretched his body with aching fingers so to ease his pain as I would enter him. I remember the soft moan and hiss that exited his lips as I pushed inside him at first. But the next sound was incredible. My fingers were searching for that bundle of nerves that would make the whole body limp with fleshly lust, and find it I did. Serge growled ferally like a lion as I teased the spot. He was wordlessly begging to be fucked raw and I was happy to oblige, well except for the raw part.
On my initial entrance his eyes widened in pain at the new intrusion. I sighed softly knowing that it would hurt, but trying to soothe as much pain as possible. He made no sounds of discomfort as I slid into his body ever so cautiously, but I was aware of his hurt. I was sure his body felt like it was being wrent in two. I closed my eyes concentrating on not hurting my precious Serge. My hands massaged his lower back to relieve some of the tension, and for the longest time I was tortured by this lovely heat. Serge finally relaxed against my body and gave a low purr in the back of his throat.That was my cue to take him. He pressed against my thrusting hips letting out erotic mewls and growls as I continued to pound at that one zone. Oh gods what a wonderful act this was. I wanted to engrave the image of Serge shamelessly taking my need into his body, arched back in the most erotic fashion and moaning in sheer bliss. It was the most satisfying thing I could ever imagine seeing. I felt my own body coming close to finishing as I thrust upwards into his tight body.
The final straw was when I noticed him taking his own desire into his hand and working it to completion. I fucked him. That was all that could be said. I pressed hard into his awaiting body and climaxed as I felt him clamp down for his final release. A sound somewhere between a howl and a growl came from Serge as his body reached its peak. Slowly we disengaged and lay there in the soft glow of sex and our innate colors. Nothing needed to be said. Tomorrow I would tell him of my past, but now it was just him and I did not fancy wasting that.
a/n: thanks guys for waiting, I'll have a new chappie up soon. So? did you like the citrus? I tried to stay as tasteful as possible without lackong details. Thanks for taking time to read.
Ashleh~! -ah fresh meat...um I mean a new reviewer, thanks for reading. Thanks for your input too, I'm trying to stay in character as much as possible for it being yaoi in all, and yes I do take artistic license. Yea and Norris/Glenn also happens to be a fave couple o mine. Please read more.
PEY- This is a special little note to you. I'm glad you like what I've done so far, I hope you continue to grow as a writer yourself, I loved your fic to the very last drop.
StarHoshi, CNitrojunkie, Duet-sama, and Silverium- thanks for reading and reviewing. I hope this pleases you even more.
and anyone else I missed- Thanks for taking time to read and review.
Chapter IV
Sensuality
Serge POV
If I had been asked to describe Nikki in one word it would have to be sensual. He oozed with sensuality. When he had pinned me to the deck last night, all I could think was 'sexy'. His body was so close to mine, and he had an almost predatory gleam in his eye. His amethyst eyes were boring into me. I remember the lusty gleam in them. I was both frightened and excited by it. I spent hours upon hours mulling over his sexual appearance. Did I actually think that? Well I couldn't deny that he was aesthetically pleasing to look at. The bard I found was entering my thoughts more frequently and causing situations every now and then to become a little less comfortable than normal. I sighed gazing out across the sea from whence I had came. I could feel the sun embracing me with it's warmth as I watched the tides flowing from the deck. From somewhere behind me I could hear Nikki and Miki talking with each other. For some reason or another the sound of their voices comforted me and caused me to slip into a light dream-like stated while leaning against the side rail.
In this trance I could see the Nikki of both worlds. They were exactly the same except my Nikki had battle scars and a little more muscle than the other Nikki from constant battles. The pair of musicians approached me and began soft tortures on both sides. On the left, my Nikki was nipping at my ear and neck causing pinpricks of desire to course through my nerves while the other Nikki knelt at my right side suckling teasing my battle hand. My whole body was trembling as I was serviced in the most erotic yet non sexual way. The air tightened in my chest as if strangling any cries of pleasure that might have escaped.
My trance was interrupted by an Aqua Ball element being dropped on me. I scowled then noticed Nikki, Glenn, and Norris all laughing at my expense. My slight annoyance turned into relaxation as I joined in their merriment. I watched Nikki chuckle as his joy died down. Even so, he was still so desirable. His back arched slightly as he threw his head back in happiness exposing a beautiful neck and jaw line. I suppose mayhap I had been marred slightly by the darkness of Lynx, but I found that I wanted to mark that creamy skin and show his audience that he belonged to me. I didn't understand such a possesive desire because I was from an island town that was basically innocent and naive to a lot of the things of the world. I too was like this until recently and I still didn't understand the sudden fleshly feelings.
Nikki was watching me from the corner of his eye. He looked like he was contemplating my dampened state. So he'd done it on purpose. I should've know better. Even though he seemed so well, non-playful, even he couldn't resist a prank now and then. Glenn was still trying to hide a giggle behind a stoic expression and his hand, but was unsuccessful. Norris on the other hand had a soft light hearted chuckle. He rested one hand calmly on his stomach while the other swept golden bangs away from his eyes. Both were equally entertaining to watch, but neither was as delicious to look upon as Nikki. I already mentioned that when Nikki laughed he threw his head back carelessly to expose his neck, but the sound of his laughter was much more enticing. He had a soft laugh deep in comparison to his normal tenor voice and more rich.
I turned to him my face slightly red with embarassment and pouted. He gave me his best hurt expression. "You don't honestly think I did that do you?" Yes Nikki I do "Well it was Glenn's idea." Oh really. Mentally I was responding to what he was saying to me, but the pout never left my features. "Well it was." he retorted as if answering my train of thought.
I stepped toward Nikki intent on getting him wet with a sloppy bear hug, but was unsuccessful. The water that dripped from my soaked form slid right off of his body like liquid on glass. He chuckled as I scrunched my face up in slight annoyance causing him to smile and give that deep beautiful laugh again.
"Serge, baby you're cute." He poked me in the side startling me and causing me to loosen my hug. "So, can I expect to see you back here tonight?" the bard whispered in my ear ever so seducingly, before moving from my grasp.
A shiver went through my body and I nodded slowly. I already had an idea of what he was silently promising me. To tell the truth, I was nervous about what I knew was coming, but it excited me. It wasn't like I didn't want him to do that........but I just still wasn't sure of the mechanics of the whole process. What? I'm from an island village, not a big town like Termina. I didn't know a lot of things, in fact, before I started this journey I did not know of many same gender relationships. I was never against them when I heard of them, but I knew nothing about them.
I spent a lot of the day lost in thought about Nikki. That wasn't such an odd occurence now. He was always in my thoughts. I never would've guessed when I was younger that I would be the lover of a rock star, a male rock star. Well I wasn't quite his lover yet. I didn't know if I felt that way for him. I was constantly thinking of him, and always felt calm and nervous around the beautiful man. I took my bandanna in my hand and twisted it to rest my racing nerves. It seemed almost as if the bandanna was my stomach. It was jumping in my throat as I anticipated Nikki's proposition. The more I thought about, the more I realized that I wanted more from him.
Nikki POV
I stood under the crow's nest at midnight gazing up at the stars. I was anxious to have my Serge. Soft footfalls behind me roused me out of my contemplation of the heavens. I turned and was greeted by the bright cerulean of his eyes. A smile crept across my face as I looked upon his lovely features. A light blush stained his cheeks as if he were a naughty child sneaking out. I took a few steps toward him admiring him in the rare occurance without his armor on. Serge was such a beautiful creature. The gods took extra time to make him the way he is. Serge looked at his feet seemingly embarrassed by the way I was scrutinizing him.
"Rockin'" it was the only word that could escape my lips to describe him. My hand reached out to graze along his face tracing each contour gently as a cat's whisker.
Serge leaned into my hand encouraging me, so I took the next step and brought our lips together in a wonderfully blissful kiss. He tasted so wonderful, like what I imagine the sky would taste like. I crushed him close thirsty for more of that delicious flavor. Serge gasped a little against my lips but eagerly participated. I could feel his tongue shyly playing with my own as I lapped of his mouth. He sighed heavily when we parted. Serge was shaking slightly, and I knew it was because he was alittle nervous about the current situation, but something else shined in those eyes this night. Something a little more feral, dare I say more sensual.
"Come here baby. We're gonna do this the right way." I took his hand and led him to the small boat we used to travel between the islands. "Let's go back to my room for a bit."
He seemed a bit hesitant, like he was afraid of getting caught, but then he gave and allowed me to lead him. I briskly paddled the boat back to Termina and to my comfort zone. The place looked like a rich pornographer's bedroom. Everything was done in black orange and red silks and furs. Serge stood in the center of the room staring at the giant bed. His eyes widened slightly then he turned to me as if to ask 'Is this all yours?' I pulled him to me again and began to explore his mouth again. I was already aroused and it was pretty evident in my skin-tight clothing, but Serge seemed to like the idea and started to subconciously rub himself against my body. I experimentally ground back against him initiating a silent dance that mimicked sex. I could feel his body becomming warm. The sound of our clothing rubbing together in this teasing act was such an erotic sound, but I found my thoughts drifting to how much more sensual it would sound if the act was to be skin upon skin.
Slowly I pulled him away so that I could strip him of his clothing. The black shirt was the first order of business. This was removed gently and then tossed haphazzardly in the room behind me to be lost until morning. His skin was flawless minus the few scattered battle scars, but they added to the greatness of his body. My hands traced down his body over the soft skin of his shoulders, over the little peaks of hardening nipples, and over the developing abdominal muscles to rest on his hips. He sighed softly as I gently kneaded is narrow hips. I worked my hands lower sliding his shorts from his body. He gasped at the sudden loss and I smiled at my discovery that he wore nothing underneath, but I suppose that was explained by him coming from an seaside home. Naughty little fingers continued their quest lightly teasing on their way.
"Nikki...." he whined softly. "Not fair...." he whispered softly commenting on his unclothed state.
"I suppose that I am wearing too many clothes." I winked at him then turned to give him a little show.
Serge sat down on my bed and pulled his boots off watching me in wonder. There was the pole in the room that was supposed to be used for hanging plants, but it hadn't been used in a while so I decided to make use of it by dancing the way I hadn't danced in a long time. What did you expect? I lived on my own since I was little, there are only so many ways a child can live alone. Termina, Porre, and Guardia all had that black velvet underbelly. Serge gaped at my limberness. He was surprised to say the least, but my little strip tease/ pole dance was arousing his body as well as his curiosity. I would tell him later how I knew how to do that.
As I posed nude in front of his eyes, a sense of nervousness settled into me. A feeling I hadn't felt in a long time. I wondered if I was good enough for him. I felt that suddenly I couldn't go on if I didn't at least tell him that this was not my first time. I walked toward him and knelt in front keeping my eyes on his face.
"Serge I have something to tell you. This is not my first time and I don't feel worthy of taking your innocence from you. Serge I want you to tell me now if you are completely sure of your decision to be here. I don't want you to have a bad memory as your first time." I held his gaze gaging his expression.
He seemed deep in thought as if analyzing what I was saying. Serge closed his eyes and I could only wonder what he was thinking of me now. Was he angry now? Did he not want to be with me? I was more nervous than ever before, more unnerved than my first time on stage. His eyes were on me again and he was smiling. A slow and sure nod was all that I needed before I leaned into his lap and kisses his belly softly.
Serge giggled quietly while a continued to lick and nip at his body. Slowly I moved down to nuzzle his silky inner thighs. I looked up at him through lowered lashes, then flicked my tongue experimentally to taste of him. I felt his muscles tense and heard a small gasp fall from his mouth. He threw his head back as I serviced his need with great skill, if I do say so myself. It was ironic for some one who hated cats to purr like one. The sound was an especially erotic one coming from Serge. His back was curved slightly as his hips unconciously moved to meet my teasing. The sight was so pleasing to see, that I smiled around my current task. From having done this before, which I said I'd explain later, I could tell when he was close to climaxing. His body tensed and shook as he neared that summit. In that final instant he seemed to emit a faint light as he gave his essence to my willing mouth. Oh that I could have all of Serge. I greedily took what was offered to me and savored the flavor that was utterly him.
Serge gazed at me then leaned over to kiss the lips that had pleasured his body. During the dance of our tongues I manuevered us to the soft down of my bed. He looked down at me as he parted from the kiss and adjusted his body so that mine rest between his. I shook my head slightly as he hinted at what he wanted. A faint pout crossed that perfect face and I could not help but chuckle. Lucky for me the beside table was within arms reach and the cool bellflower massage oil was easily accessible.
I remember the feel of his body as my fingers explored his inner depths, so warm, so inviting. I suppose you knew that though so there is no reason for me to go into explicit detail about how he was prepared. I stretched his body with aching fingers so to ease his pain as I would enter him. I remember the soft moan and hiss that exited his lips as I pushed inside him at first. But the next sound was incredible. My fingers were searching for that bundle of nerves that would make the whole body limp with fleshly lust, and find it I did. Serge growled ferally like a lion as I teased the spot. He was wordlessly begging to be fucked raw and I was happy to oblige, well except for the raw part.
On my initial entrance his eyes widened in pain at the new intrusion. I sighed softly knowing that it would hurt, but trying to soothe as much pain as possible. He made no sounds of discomfort as I slid into his body ever so cautiously, but I was aware of his hurt. I was sure his body felt like it was being wrent in two. I closed my eyes concentrating on not hurting my precious Serge. My hands massaged his lower back to relieve some of the tension, and for the longest time I was tortured by this lovely heat. Serge finally relaxed against my body and gave a low purr in the back of his throat.That was my cue to take him. He pressed against my thrusting hips letting out erotic mewls and growls as I continued to pound at that one zone. Oh gods what a wonderful act this was. I wanted to engrave the image of Serge shamelessly taking my need into his body, arched back in the most erotic fashion and moaning in sheer bliss. It was the most satisfying thing I could ever imagine seeing. I felt my own body coming close to finishing as I thrust upwards into his tight body.
The final straw was when I noticed him taking his own desire into his hand and working it to completion. I fucked him. That was all that could be said. I pressed hard into his awaiting body and climaxed as I felt him clamp down for his final release. A sound somewhere between a howl and a growl came from Serge as his body reached its peak. Slowly we disengaged and lay there in the soft glow of sex and our innate colors. Nothing needed to be said. Tomorrow I would tell him of my past, but now it was just him and I did not fancy wasting that.
a/n: thanks guys for waiting, I'll have a new chappie up soon. So? did you like the citrus? I tried to stay as tasteful as possible without lackong details. Thanks for taking time to read.
Ashleh~! -ah fresh meat...um I mean a new reviewer, thanks for reading. Thanks for your input too, I'm trying to stay in character as much as possible for it being yaoi in all, and yes I do take artistic license. Yea and Norris/Glenn also happens to be a fave couple o mine. Please read more.
PEY- This is a special little note to you. I'm glad you like what I've done so far, I hope you continue to grow as a writer yourself, I loved your fic to the very last drop.
StarHoshi, CNitrojunkie, Duet-sama, and Silverium- thanks for reading and reviewing. I hope this pleases you even more.
and anyone else I missed- Thanks for taking time to read and review.