"Because you are," Bond answered, not missing a beat as the game shifted to reality. He could put desire on hold and he always would when it came to Q's needs. For now he simply held him close with one arm while the fingers of his other hand pushed into the man's hair to rub his scalp.

"Shall we stop now?" he asked, not interested in making Q use his safe word tonight. He was aware of the possibility that Q would never use the word with him.