Lockheed had to stiffle a giggle at her attention to his tail as it impulsively flicked at her touch, but a grin slowly developed on his face as she laid down beside him, aware of the curves of her body under her elegant dress.

"It's lovely and soft. And twice as nice now that yeh are lying on it." He leaned his head up enough to her cheek and pressed a gentle, warm kiss into it.