Silverlight Terrace [M] Left and Leaving

The touch of a stranger was exhilarating. So much of her tenderness had been spent with those whom she already knew intimately in other ways. Her skin prickled along the back of her neck, and the starwoman pulled away from him gently. I have given you the name of ittuk. It is meaning king of—Sialuk stalled, trying to think of the proper word, but none quite fit—king of game pieces. The translation wasn't quite correct, but it would do.

I am called Sialuk Ostrega, head of village Moonspear. She had many names, but that was the one he was most likely to understand. There was hesitation then, thinking of what might come if she did take pleasure in his company. But again, it washed away when she moved in to touch her nose to his shoulder. The prospect of "new" and "old" wrapped into one package was too much for her to resist. She let instinct guide her now.

thanks for being patient; past week has been nuts at work! we can time skip / fade with your next post. >:)