And Akiha smiled in satisfaction to herself when the bag's impact tore the newspaper in her hands. This was just what she'd expected when she accused Sion of being interested in Scientology. It was meant to be insulting to push her girlfriend's temper into giving up her secreted items.

"I know," she replied with a lightness that let Sion know she'd been played. "So what did you buy?"

Setting the remains of the newspaper aside, she opened the bag and peered within. Eyes widening a little, she blinked once and then tilted her head curiously. So, Sion really had bought it. It looked different than she'd ever seen in advertisements and pornography. Shinier. Maybe because it was new.

"...did you lock the door?"