Although it wasn't as quick or as deep as it was when Eli was in charge, Shannon found himself dipping into that corner of his head where everything was safe. Michelle's ministrations combined with the ever-present, slight weight against the makeshift collar on his neck and the reminder of his bound limbs helped him to simply be until anything else faded into the background. It was just himself, Michelle and Michelle doing whatever she felt was best to do. His whole body had begun to lose its tension, simply taking in whatever sensation Michelle saw fit to give him and letting his reactions come more easily than before.