First meet Quote by J.D. Robb
““Pay up." Eve rolled over, rubbed her bare butt, and wondered if she'd have rug burns. Still vibrating from the last orgasm, she closed her eyes again. "Huh?" "Fifty credits." He leaned over, gently kissed the tip of her breast. "You lost, Lieutenant." "I'm naked," she pointed out. "I don't generally keep credits up my -- " "I'm happy to take your IOU." He rose, all graceful, gleaming muscles, and took a memo card from his console. "Here you are." Handed it to her. She stared down at it, knowing dignity was as lost as the fifty credits. "You're really enjoying this." "Oh, more than you can possibly imagine." Scowling at him, she engaged the memo. "I owe you, Roarke, fifty credits, Dallas, Lieutenant Eve." She shoved the memo at him. "Satisfied." "In every possible way." He thought, sentimentally, that he would tuck the memo away with the little gray suit button he'd kept from their very first meeting. "I love you, Dallas, Lieutenant Eve, in every possible way.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Murder of Catherine Miller” by J.D. Robb, 2015
A scene of playful, erotic banter between two characters, mixing humor with intimacy, highlighting power dynamics and affection.
In simple terms: Playful intimacy with humor and power play.
Balance humor with respect in intimacy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- romantic encounter
- role‑play
- conflict
- personal connection
- trust building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor affect power balance?
- When does play become coercion?
The banter may mask deeper issues of control or consent.