Ooh, that's pretty significant and convincing evidence, but Sadde thinks the research needs peer review.

Well, there aren't currently any peers here to review it. What a shame.

Sadde will just have to make do with Theo's appreciation. Don't worry, he can approve enough for multiple people.

He meant himself. He's the peer. Who will be reviewing Theo's evidence.

Oh, well in that case, Theo will gather plenty of evidence. Since Sadde's available to peer review, he might as well make the most of the situation.

He definitely does! He certainly gathers a lot of information, examining it very carefully.

Biting and nails, too. There's gotta be a lot of information gathered on biting and nails. Can't forget the biting and nails.

(Theo will also provide feedback if lightly bitten, in case Sadde tries that.)

Sadde tries most of anything and has a very good memory for what Theo likes and what he doesn't. He himself really likes biting and nails.

Well, that is pretty great. Theo's memory is also pretty good for what Sadde likes.

Turns out Theo has some pretty great hands.

Is that so? Would he like to elaborate on that?

Well, Sadde can already feel them in action here, along with another part of Theo's. Why, was there some other obvious elaboration?

Nope, he just wanted to make sure! He does agree that those hands are pretty great. His nonverbal reactions are pretty clear on that. He squeezes Theo with both arms, burying his face in his neck and squinting his eyes. "Oh, fuck, Theo—"

In response to that, Theo puts one hand on Sadde's back, and: more nails. Then, it turns out they have yet another thing in common! What is this now, three things?

It's a good thing they're in the shower. Also, hugging and neck nuzzling: so great.

So great! Sadde mumbles incoherently into Theo's skin, and bites it very softly before kissing it.

Theo responds with nails again, with the extra addition of running his lips over more of Sadde's skin. Mmm.

Best. Boyfriend. Ever.

And then Sadde's stomach grumbles. "We should probably get on with it," he says, resting his chin on Theo's shoulder.

"Yeah, we probably should," Theo responds, and starts washing himself down. And, of course, helps to wash Sadde down.

"Are you trying to get me revved up again?"

"No, it's just for purposes of efficiency."

"Of course," he laughs. "Well, let's get to it, anyway."

And they do, and are all cleaned up.

And out of the shower, and towelling off.

Then into clothes. Reminding him... "We should probably stop by your place on the way back to get you a new set of clothes."

"That's probably a good idea. Uh, I'm nowhere near as ridiculously rich as you, for the record."

... Ridiculously rich?

"Uh, okay? That's fine."

"Just, you know. My place isn't as pretty as yours and such," he says as they make their way.

...

"Okay. That's still fine, though," he says, a bit confused.

He grabs some food for both himself and Sadde when they get down to the kitchen, eats some, then quickly goes and cleans his teeth.

And then they're on their way to Sadde's place!