[The momentary impulse to watch Marcus try to work it out is present, but brief. Instead, Julius takes Petrana's instruction and moves to help. Practice means he could make quick work of even her layers if he'd wanted, but instead he takes his time. It suits the moment and, not incidentally, gives Marcus a chance to observe when Julius tugs a different lace, releasing tension in the fabric the other man had accidentally pulled taut.
It is, after all, not a race.
He takes the moment, though, to press a kiss to Petrana's bare shoulder. And he does not observe that his much-criticized choice of wardrobe has some practical advantages, which is its own act of affection under the circumstances.]
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It is, after all, not a race.
He takes the moment, though, to press a kiss to Petrana's bare shoulder. And he does not observe that his much-criticized choice of wardrobe has some practical advantages, which is its own act of affection under the circumstances.]