The first instinct was to grab hold of her from behind. But no---no. That might earn him an elbow to the face. Might upset her.

Slayer, after all.

Instead Jack reached out to trace the neckline of that dress, marveling at how the gold fabric draped against her creamy skin, the red wings giving a most pleasing effect.

This, of course, might ALSO earn him an elbow to the face, but at least it was a gentler approach.