Courtship

Attentively. cautiously, carefully he strokes her, precise code, every touch precision tuned, right rhythm the red diamond glows, he feels her relax Soured signal, a moment of doubt, involuntary shudder, watches horrified his efforts at concentration increase harkening back centuries old intuition Quietly, softly, gently he inserts his package contribution to immortality finished now more so caution flashes dimly lit hour glass glows rhythmically! Times ticking reminder he's in a race for his very life. He clears the last hurdle, splendidly jumping, she is dangerously fast, neatly catching his extended leg. Ripping if off with savage twist; a freaky fall frees him from her grasp, he hobbles wobbly away.