I'm a little busy at the moment, he thought at her blandly.

Understatement of the year. His inner voice was dry, and he closed his eyes. He would NOT laugh. How awkward.

You - oh. Oh.

She fell silent for a moment.

I'll just be here, you know. When you're done.

Wash couldn't help it- shaking his head, he let out a low chuckle, leaning up to try to draw Sasha in with caresses and biting kisses. His weapon was back. Relief flooded him. Sally was back, and he would probably have a lot of explaining to do but - later. He took in a long, slow breath, luxuriating in the young woman's presence, like candy on his tongue.

Much later.