"You know your relationship best." It is a sentiment given before by others, even as Neil questions its validity. Nevertheless, Alex Richards seems satisfied, enough to provide one technique.

Neil straightens in his seat, mulling over the mechanics. "Sounds simple enough." More in line with their tastes. Maybe. "Though, could I ask you a dumb question?"

Richards gives the go-ahead with a gesture, and Neil continues, "Why is non-penetrative sex considered acceptable between friends, but everyone goes apeshit at sodomy?"