Title isn't a direct quote from the passage, but that's the feel of it.

This is a commission of Mantra and Phoebus by Darc Sowers.

Mantra and Phoebus are two characters from my novel in-progress. Their romance is one of the developing points of the novel. This scene doesn't really have any spoilers, though: it only takes place about one-third to halfway through the novel.

A HUGE thank you to Darc, who did a spectacular job with this. I had two gripes total, but they pale in comparison to the awesomeness of this. I'm glad that my first commission experience was this positive, because it makes me want to commission more. Rick Griffin, I will somehow make it onto your list one of these days! It's been years so far, but it will happen, mark my words!