ALL TIED UP
By Wendy: Shywalker

In the darkness

"Damn, it's cold in here." 

"Watch your elbow."

"Well, if you'll watch where you're putting your
hands."

"Oh, sorry."

"It's okay, it's not your fault."

"Think if I can just get my..oh, sorry Skipper." 
Embarrassed silence.

"Will you just sit still for five minutes Ryan!" An exasperated 
sigh. 

"We can't be found like this Harry." 

"Don't you think I know that. I would never hear the end of this.
I would be the main topic of conversation at the next Captain's 
dinner. Oh my.... my ears are burning already."

"What about me? Cass would be dining off this one for years."

"Not at my expense she won't. We've got to think this out. There is 
always a solution when you think calmly and clearly. Damn it Ryan, 
hold still!."

"Funny you should put it that way Skipper and it's a bit hard to think 
calmly and clearly, when you're tied to your Captain, in nothing but.."

"Don't say it Ryan, I'm still blinded from the flash from your iridescent 
love hearts."

"They were a gift."

"And you just happen to be wearing them on the day we get robbed 
and stripped down to..."

"Well mother always said..."

"Yeah, I know the same thing mine did. Wear clean underwear in case 
of an accident. Somehow, I don't think either of our mothers had this 
particular accident in mind."

"Did you hear that?"

"Tom? Harry? Where are you?"

"Oh shit!" Two voices groan in unison.