Normal was subjective to begin with, but no matter what the definition, they weren't anybody's description of normal, even their own. Things looked normal from the outside, sure, but that wasn't the case as to what was actually going on. Eli's adventures out into the multiverse and Shannon's sexuality were both problems that kept them from having anything near a normal relationship, but time and effort was needed to smooth everything out so everything went into a routine if not normal.

"And each of us are looking for something specific from their partner." It was definitely obvious that Matheus had thought on the subject for a while. He wanted his Dom to be somebody who'd fit with him right and a permanent fixture in his life as more than just someone who was only around for the scene. "What are you looking for?"