[That takes him a moment to get. The word has multiple meanings, but one by one he rules them out; exchanging thoughts or feelings would not involve a physical connection as the word tethering implies.]
Surely you cannot mean the sexual sort.
[Such an intimate act? It is a good thing they are communicating through the written word. His face feels hot even at the thought of it!]
no subject
[That takes him a moment to get. The word has multiple meanings, but one by one he rules them out; exchanging thoughts or feelings would not involve a physical connection as the word tethering implies.]
Surely you cannot mean the sexual sort.
[Such an intimate act? It is a good thing they are communicating through the written word. His face feels hot even at the thought of it!]