[Hermann contents himself with a brief squeeze of Newton's fingers and the shadow of a knowing smile. Perhaps the best thing about their sex life is the influence of the drift, ensuring they're most always on the same page as far as desire goes. And Newton is so easily worked up.

He stares out at the lobby and walks toward the doors with a sigh]

I really need to start work on that car now that the holidays have passed. [He's said a variation of those words most every time they leave, but it's a project that's suffered chronic delays. Mako's disappearance, the holidays, and now their trip to Hong Kong- but their vacation certainly takes precedence]

Remind me when we return to seek out a qualified mechanic.