"I know. I have been thinking about the participation thing. I love it, but I think it might be fun if you did some things alone and told me about it later. For example, it would be fun if I took you to a hotel to meet a lover and then picked you up later."

"Really? That would excite you?"

"Yes, it would, as long as you told me everything in detail. I think sitting at home waiting for you would be incredibly exciting."

"If that is what you really want," she said as if she was making a great sacrifice. There was a broad smile on her face.

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