Claws and Curls

Claws 91 - Easy Tiger

I might just chat with Terry and Tri for a bit first thanks Harry,” I said then turned to Selkins. “Care for an evening stroll along the beach after that?” I looked into the eyes of my angel and was blessed by the most wonderful smile.

“I’m going for a swim before it gets too dark and Tiger Sharks come inshore to feed, so I’ll meet you on the beach then!” I returned her magnificent smile and leaned across and kissed her softly.

I stood up and watched her swing those beautiful hips of hers all the way down the track to the white sand of the beach. I turned and watched Harry and Charlie walk up to the JI building. I took out my iHand and called Terry.

“Hey bro, what you doin’ in orbit mate?” “Oh just the usual, baby sitting a multi million dollar mainframe the size of a medium fridge that houses the new AIME OS for trials on Kalpana!”

“Ah yeah, just humdrum eh?” “Yep boring as batshit bro! Still it keeps my flight hours up, and the timetable fits for me to get back in time for the show!”

“Are you expecting anything, I mean has Harry confided in you. Cause he keeps pushing for things to happen faster and earlier and it’s stressing people out down here!”

“Yeah, he can be a right pain in the arse when he’s on a roll. So best just sit back and enjoy the ride but make sure you’ve got a parachute. Basically big brother, make sure you always know where the exits are!”  Terry did the arm movements thing so beloved of hostesses when they do the demo’s at the beginning of a flight.

“Parachutes no good to you up there though, eh Action?” “No its all escape pods on the Skylon bro, though all the crew have to do a spacedive as part of their training as a possible last resort!” “Ah shit, you haven’t have you?"

“Yep sure have! Have to actually, as I’m rated to pilot this heap of shit in an emergency.” “Bet you haven’t told mum that one ...” “... and don’t you fuckin dare Weirdo!”

I chuckled, “yeah, nah, reckon I’ll keep that one for Ron!” “Yeah right, I’m gonna snooze for a bit. Keep a seat for me if I’m running late?” “Sure bro, ciao.” I tapped the screen and watched the images fade. Skylon, shit, what else has Harry got up his sleeve he’s not lettin on about?

I took a long deep breath and walked down to the beach. I came out of the scrub just as Selkins was walking up out of the water. Whoa, you are more beautiful than I imagined. She was naked, tanned all over and didn't shave pubes or arms. Obviously didn’t care who saw her!  Man you are one confident sheila, I thought purposely using the old nickname dad was so fond of using.

She picked up her gear and drew her Tshirt over her head. Her breasts standing firm as she did so, then the greatest work of art I’d laid eyes on in years was covered again by their curator. I hoped I got a private viewing soon, or this was going to permanently incapacitate me.

Selkins stepped into her trousers, the short legged and cargo pocketed ones, as was the way of all SubLab clothing. Selkins looked up and waved and I walked casually down to her. She put her arms around my neck and whispered into my ear, “enjoy the show?” I stepped back and did a flourished bow, “most splendid mi ladie” I said with as pompous an accent as I could mimick. She smiled and held out her hand and we walked the length of the beach in each others silence. We stood watching the sunset over the sparkling waters of the bay and she leant her head on my shoulder.

“There’s going to be a singularity tomorrow, and I have been instrumental in its creation!” Selkie lifted her head and turned to look at me, “and Harry wants me to sleep!” I nodded and was about to speak but she put a finger on my lips.

“You’d better come back to my cabin Mac, and give me more orgasms than you’ve ever given any womyn in your life before. I want to sleep with more oxytocin in my blood than cortisol and I choose you for this onerous task!”

I laughed, “why thank you maam, for that vote of confidence in my stud like skills but ...” she kissed me to shut me up, her tongue just teasing across my lips. I started to respond and she pulled back.

“Easy tiger, you need to last my distance,” and she turned me round and we walked arm in arm back to her cabin

Venus was bright in the western sky and we stood on the front deck of the cabin and bathed in the her soft light. “There’s the bright dot of Kalpana nearly in conjunction with Venus,”  Selkie pointed out. I wondered whether Terry was enjoying the company of some distressed denizen of humanities first Orbital City. Oh well too bad, I thought as we went inside and Selkie clicked the door closed behind us.