“mm, i haven’t decided yet. i was thinking about putting it up to a vote, y’know – to keep up the appearances of democracy and all …” she paused, closing her eyes as she trailed off and leaned into his touch. “ – well, now i’d have to GET UP if you want a book, and that’d take effort, so …” 

         _{“effort you don’t have,” he mused, still running his hands through her hair – even making sure to scratch her scalp lightly. “i think you should stay where you are. that way you don’t have to move and you can keep me company.” among other things… it would keep him preoccupied and not out causing needless violence.}