“Yeah, I might have to tell Pax to ease up on the love bites, so they don’t get weaponized down the road,” Icky agreed. Funboy looked thoughtful. “I am conflicted. Such an act would seem to suggest that one is delicious, which is flattering. But the mouth of nearly every DNA-based species is akin to an open sewer, so it also opens one to pernicious infections.” Icky glanced at Gabby with a dry smile. “Quite the romantic, isn’t he?” She nodded eagerly. “I know, right?” I could only shake my head. “I wonder, sometimes, if I’m a prude. Then we have discussions like this, and I can see the value
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