"Twister, Connect Four, the list goes on," Eli continued with a smile. There was a slight shudder when he felt Shannon's hands go down his sides and he was distracted for a moment by the sensation. Once that was done, Eli reached out to put his hands on Shannon's waist and pull him closer.

It was instinctive that while Shannon was getting into the proper mindset, so was Eli. He picked up on the vocal changes and responded differently than he would have normally. "I think you want to word that a different way, don't you?" His tone had that hint of control and superiority that was common to Eli's voice when he was Domming. "We're just starting. Your curiosity can wait."