[The sweat on his skin from their previous activities was drying, but the warmth of her body was a reminder that this was all part of the good time. He snorted in amusement at her words, shaking his head a little.]

You sure know how to make a guy feel wanted, Maria. If you beat me to the punch every time, I'm going to have the impression you are rather fond of me.

[It was fun to feel desired. It reminded him that this place wasn't all bad, that the significant losses of his life prior to this shouldn't tank what he could do and who he could meet here. He did hope that he provided her even a small amount of desired sensation as she did him.]

You're not too sore?