STEP EIGHT: Play Cat and Mouse.

There was a storm outside, and the power was out. Also the internet. So Howard had brought over a game, which reminded Sheldon strongly of the questionnaire he'd filled out when he'd tried to end Penny's gaming addiction by finding her a man.

The questions were are rather odd. But he was very good at it, in fact, he appeared to be winning. The last question had left Raj giggling like a school girl, Leonard blushing and staring at the floor, Howard staring at Penny, and Penny glaring at Howard.

"A toothbrush, surely that's obvious." He had sighed, "What else could it be?"

"And Sheldon gets another one." Howard had grimaced. "I should have brought a different game."

They had agreed to stop playing and instead were tossing random questions around, which they each had to answer. He wasn't sure he liked this game as much, it seemed rather personal.

"On a scale of one to five," Howard questioned, "five being all the time, and 1 being never, how often do you initiate sex?"

"Oh you got this question from the Age of Conan membership thing, right?" Penny nodded. "I'm a five."

Leonard had shrugged and held up three fingers, Raj had held up 4 and Howard held up two. They were all looking at him now.

"One." He replied, as if it should be obvious.

"Favourite sex position?" Howard said again, though it was Raj's turn to question. Howard was smiling lewdly. "I like good old doggy style."

Raj had nodded.

Leonard had swallowed and looked away, muttering something about woman on top, and Penny had glared at them all.

"Let me guess, you big ol'five, you like to be on top." Howard guessed.

"Nope." Penny smiled.

"Oh good." Sheldon muttered to himself.

"What do mean OH GOOD?" Howard practically screeched.

Sheldon shrugged. "I like to be on top."

"But you're a one!"

"Classic cat and mouse." Sheldon shrugged again. "Only I'm not sure, if I'm a cat, or a mouse, but I don't like initiating, but I do like being in charge."

"You know what? Let's play another game, like, Old maid." Leonard interrupted.

"No no no." Howard held up a hand. "What does your preferences have to do with Penny?"

"Oh didn't you know?" Penny looked up innocently. "We're dating."

"You two." Howard waved between them. "Are dating? You're having.." His voice dropped, "Coitus?"

"No." Sheldon replied. "Not at present, but I am now reassured that we will be compatible in that aspect, should we wish to do that."

Penny was nodding. "Yeah we might."

Sheldon lifted a shoulder in a half shrug. "I'm sure you'll let me know."

"I will."

"I don't know, I THINK we're still on earth." Howard replied to Raj's whispering.

Leonard groaned. "Do you really have to discuss this in front of us?"

"Well you asked." Sheldon tilted his head at him.

Penny leaned over as whispered in Sheldon's ear, and then they both stood up and headed for the door.

"Where are you going?" Leonard asked.

"To work on my blood pressure issues." Sheldon replied. "Good night."