[It had stuck, and he was amused by it and found the name endearing these days. He hadn't come up with something to stick with Maria and it wasn't as if her name could easily be shortened and remain sweet. No, she was Maria to him, though maybe he would try Pupa a little more to see if that would stick in time.

He looked at her as if trying to determine how easy it would be to get his big hands up her shirt in the first place. Not difficult. He made a point of sneaking his fingers up under the back of it and stroking the small of her back.] Well, I know you're camp councilor and that comes with even more responsibility. Maybe you should be putting me in my place or something....

[He considered any time they spent together as part of his treatment.]

If you insist on the healing properties of your breasts, I will nestle my hands and face into them here in this old forest?