John's eyes fluttered as Lin's lips pressed against his once more. Kiss after kiss teased and soothed him to full alertness. Lin raised a hand and gently carded his fingers through his thick blonde locks, letting his thumb trail down one pale cheek. John couldn't help trying to lean into the light touch. Lin smiled at him softly as he examined his face, as if looking for any imperfections. Everything was perfect. His eyelashes. The shade of his skin. The shape of his eyebrows. The curls of his hair. Even the softness of his lips was just as irresistible as it had been before.

"Good morning," Lin greeted softly as he stole a final kiss. John's eyes widened as he pushed himself up and looked around his bedroom. Lin was right. It was morning. Grey light was streaming in through the long glass wall overlooking Detroit. He felt Lin sit up beside him, a hand on his back rubbing soothing circles. "It's alright...We went into stasis, that's all." His voice was soft and assuring as he nuzzled his temple. John swallowed the lump in his throat. He felt jarred. It didn't feel right. The sudden switch of night and day was unsettling.

"We only just settled down! I didn't even close my eyes!" He allowed Lin to take his hand and cradle it. He looked at Lin as he gently turned his face with his free hand. Lin looked perfectly calm, his expression gentle and understanding. An alert popped up in John's vision, telling him about various successful updates that had been installed over the past few hours. The boxes were crowding in. He couldn't close them. He couldn't see. He couldn't stop it. Lin sensed the panic settling in as he failed to get rid of the messages.

"It's alright...I was with you the whole time," Lin assured in a soft tone as he offered his hand to interface. John accepted it hesitantly, closing his eyes as he felt Lin rummaging around in his head. It wasn't something he could understand or get used to. He couldn't tell who it was, or what they were doing exactly. He just knew things were happening inside without his control. "Firstly...Dismissing alerts is simple...Think of it like closing a tab on a touch screen. If it helps, then you can even use your hands to do it...Considering the way your human brain used to work. That might be easier at first." Lin left a single alert in John's vision. It was an update for the date, time, and weather report. Something every android received upon reactivation.

"I just don't know how to close it...Whenever I tell it to close, it just sits there staring at me!" John replied as Lin backed off, though he didn't give up the connection. John opened his eyes to look at him helplessly. The message was still there. It was in the way. It was like orange text floating in a clear box in the top right corner of his vision. Apparently, it was partly cloudy today, with a small chance of showers. He could see the small cross to close the box in the corner. It was just like a normal alert on a computer screen.

"Imagine that everything you see is a computer monitor," Lin instructed softly, watching John nod his agreement. "Close your eyes...Now, at the top right of the alert is the small cross to close the box. All you have to do it touch it...Use your hand if that helps." He watched John sigh before he lifted his hand and touched the message. He moved his fingers as if pressing, his eyes shifting back and forth behind closed lids as if he were dragging the box across a screen. Lin's lips quirked as John's brow furrowed and his eyebrows raised.

"I can move it!" He was clearly pleased with himself as he continued tracing a small trail with his fingertips. Lin huffed his amusement and took John's waving hand in a gentle grip. His deep blue eyes fluttered open, his cheeks pink in embarrassment. He'd gotten a little carried away.

"You were supposed to close it, not play with it," Lin teased as he pressed a kiss to John's palm. He watched John flick his wrist, dismissing the message. By the way his blue eyes widened, Lin assumed he'd been successful. "Good, you figured out how to swipe." Lin was satisfied that John was pleased with himself. Of course, they would need to practice more, but it was a promising start. At least he wouldn't be overwhelmed by an endless stream of alerts now. John continued to seem pleased with himself for the next hour or so as they started their day.

They showered and brushed their teeth, despite there being no need. Android flesh was self-cleaning, and their saliva disinfected their mouths. John simply liked the feeling of following his human routine. They had breakfast, or as close to it as androids could get. John looked at the blue liquid with a certain level of forlornness. The fact that he wouldn't eat again was disturbing, especially since his confused body felt like it needed to eat. His brain was still sending out hunger and thirst signals, but there was no longer anything there to pick them up. He couldn't exactly feel hungry, but his mind kept telling him he was supposed to be hungry.

They remained in John's vast living area for a while, and John eventually forced the blue liquid down. His body was still trying to adjust. Again, his brain informed him he shouldn't be drinking the blue liquid, that it wasn't good for him in large amounts. It made his stomach turn, but his android systems knew the thirium was required and swiftly siphoned it to where it needed to go. As a result, he didn't vomit or feel the need to vomit, but he did suffer a mild sense of nausea.

"John! How are you feeling after..." Elijah trailed off as he slipped into the room without knocking. It didn't bother John. This was Elijah's house, and he was always welcome in his room. John gave him a wry smile in response as he put his finished glass on the table and wiped his mouth. He was a little self-conscious about getting blue on his lips. Elijah seemed pleased to find them up and fully dressed for the day, and that John had even drunk his thirium without coaxing. He was showing clear signs of improvement, especially since Lin had joined him.

"I'm alright, and you were right. My skin sensitivity feels much better after the update," John replied as he flexed his fingers. Since his pain receptors had been altered, it had improved his sense of touch. He almost felt normal. The only thing missing was the ability to feel hot and cold. He could register the temperature of things, but he couldn't feel it like he used to. Elijah nodded his understanding as he looked down at the pad in his hands. He seemed a little hesitant as he looked between them.

"Well, that's good...After yesterday, I thought we'd try something a little more...pleasurable," Elijah suggested meaningfully, though it seemed the meaning went straight over John's head. He simply nodded his acceptance. Lin raised an eyebrow, automatically wary of Elijah's intentions. He'd spent half the day before literally torturing John. He'd seen it as necessary, even though he'd winced as John had cried and writhed in pain. "Alright, come down to the lab when you're ready," he added as he backed out of the room with a wave of his pad.

John looked to Lin for the go ahead before opening the door. Lin couldn't help feeling wary as he followed John down through the mansion. He barely focused on the dark interior as they headed down the glass staircase and took the lift to the secret basement. He wasn't sure he liked the sound of what Elijah had in mind. They found him in his lab. The only difference was that he'd set up privacy curtains to block off the bed he'd been using to treat John the day before. John seemed a little uncomfortable as Elijah greeted him and told him to strip. He hadn't needed to remove his clothing the day before. He looked at Lin vulnerably. Lin shrugged. It was John's choice if he wanted to do this or not. John flushed as he nervously removed his light white top. His pale skin prickled in the cold room, though he couldn't feel it anymore.

"Underwear too," Elijah added as John folded his white cotton trousers and headed to the bed. He paused vulnerably before doing as he was told. Elijah made a point of keeping his sharp green eyes on his laptop. "Alright...climb up and lie back for me..." he ordered softly as he started tapping away. John did as he was told and settled against the pillows. As he did, an electronic arm leaned down and plugged a string of cables into his hidden spinal port. John winced at the sensation, still not used to the penetration. "Okay, get ready. I'm about to turn it on," Elijah warned with a few more taps. John didn't have time to ask what as pleasure flooded his whole body. Thirium pooled down between his thighs and his whole body trembled. He felt lightheaded at the suddenness of it, his eyes wide as his spine arched.

"U-Uncle!" John moaned urgently, a needy whine breaking free as his whole body shuddered. Lin's jaw tightened at the sight. He forced his own systems offline, fighting the urge to pin John's smaller body to the bed. John continued to writhe and whine, one hand resting over his mouth as he flushed and squeezed his eyes shut. He wore a surprised but blissful expression as he panted for breath to stop himself from overheating. Elijah seemed alarmed by the sudden strength of John's reaction. His fingers flew across the keys as John lay panting and tugging his own hair helplessly.

"Well, that's a sound I never want to hear again..." Elijah ignored the embarrassed flush on his own cheeks as he chuckled awkwardly. He'd never be able to hear John calling him uncle the same way again. He almost shuddered at the memory. "I'm so sorry. I didn't realise it was dialled up so high...Did you actually..." he asked meaningfully, John's blush of shame telling him he absolutely had. His body hadn't been created with any ejaculate, like all android models, but the shuddering and helpless moaning was enough to tell both Elijah and Lin what had happened. It had taken less than twenty seconds. Sensitivity is way off...

"I-I'm not sure this is..." John murmured vulnerably as he looked away from Elijah, one hand resting over his swollen length to hide it. Elijah did his best to keep his eyes only on John's face or his computer screen. He'd known this would be somewhat awkward. It was why he'd done his best to create a private space, but it was necessary to help him feel more normal. It would also be a great help in creating upgrades for regular androids. He was sure John would appreciate it in the long run. He had no idea how regular android intimacy would feel for him, but it wouldn't be the same as his old body.

"It's alright, I'll start small...Better?" Elijah asked as he activated John's sexual subroutines again, watching John sigh in relief and nod. "Can you describe it, like yesterday?" The request was soft, encouraging him to engage without pulling him from the light haze that was settling over him. John looked thoughtful. He wasn't sure he could honestly put a number on pleasure, but it felt nice. He closed his eyes as he sank back into the mattress, humming softly. He was content. His skin was tingling.

"I-it's sort of like the first small touch...a flutter in my stomach, and a slight heat..." he murmured as he settled down into the pillows and relaxed. Elijah nodded as he tapped away. He was following him so far. He was no stranger to these feelings himself. It seemed this was level one. He flicked his gaze to Lin, who looked hungry. It was the only word that fitted his expression. Elijah knew Lin would have been on the bed in an instant if he wasn't in the room. That's...not an image I need of my nephew, but I have little choice if I want to do this right...

"Right now, your body is a blank slate...I need information from both of you to fill in your pleasure centres. Which one of you is best prepared to do that?" Elijah asked clinically as he looked between them. John bit his lip at the very suggestion, clearly feeling vulnerable while on display like this. Lin blinked and looked at Elijah in disbelief, unsure he was hearing it correctly. In any other situation, the request would be perverted.

"Are you...asking me to show you where John likes to be touched? To make love to him while you watch and record?" he asked incredulously, unsure how he should feel. Elijah shrugged in a way that clearly suggested that the answer was yes, and that he was confused as to why it was an issue. John rested an arm over his eyes. He was terribly embarrassed at the idea.

"Basically, yes. I need data to ensure it all feels authentic." Elijah was surprised as Lin stepped closer to the bed and reached out to caress John's scalp. He circled his thumb over a particular area just above John's ear. This was a common pleasure point for quite a few people. On the screen, Elijah could see the pattern of Lin's fingers on an image of John's body. He closed in on the red zone where Lin was pressing at that moment, following the small circle motion with his eyes.

"Right here...Whenever I do this, John calms down and pressed into my hand...He'll close his eyes, and if I get the pressure right he'll...whimper," Lin reported hesitantly, watching John blink up at him in disbelief. He was sure that wasn't true. Lin watched as Elijah typed on his laptop. In the next moment, John's blue eyes fluttered and his head leaned further into Lin's hand. The reaction wasn't as strong as usual, but with a little tweaking on Elijah's part, John was soon biting back a whimper as his brow pinched in pleasure.

"John, pleasure level," Elijah ordered as John gasped and rocked his hips upwards.

"I-uh...I feel more needy...I'm more aware of my sensitive spots, and...warm..." John explained in an almost wanton tone. Elijah watched as John's hand went from hiding his erection to gently palming it. His eyes closed as his other hand slowly trailed across his abdomen and stroked a path up to his chest. He was losing his inhibitions. It looked good for level three or four. Lin reached out again, supporting John's head as he leaned down to claim the sensitive spots on his neck. Elijah recorded each one and played with John's sensitivity again as he mapped out the area and noted Lin's expected reactions.

The next two hours passed like this. Lin explored every inch of John's new body under Elijah's watchful eyes. It was a good thing John was a quivering mess of arousal by this point, because there was no way he would have allowed himself to be flipped otherwise. He gripped the sheets tightly, moaning loudly as Lin buried his face between his cheeks and probed his entrance with his tongue. Elijah had already recorded him releasing multiple times over the past couple of hours, watching the pleasure washing over his systems in warm waves. Lin was nothing if not attentive. John cried out as he came again, thighs quivering as he buried his face in the pillow.

"Are you sure the sensitivity isn't too high? If you're coming like this from simple touches, then intercourse seems impossible..." Elijah said thoughtfully, but John was in no fit state to answer as he fell on his side. As an android, he didn't need a break, so his length was still solid and ready, his body quivering with need once more. Elijah looked at Lin with a sigh. He quietly nodded his agreement. As much as he enjoyed seeing John wrecked like this, he wanted the build-up to be a little more gradual. Luckily, this was just a test run. The first of many, Lin hoped.

"Would you like me to..." Lin asked suggestively as he indicated John's quivering body. Elijah nodded as he continued to make mild adjustments. Lin ran a hand through his hair as he stripped off his own pants, John's eyes fixing on him hungrily. It was a look Lin had missed. Time had passed faster for him since he'd been in stasis, but it had still been some time since their last intimate touches. John rolled onto his back expectantly, bending his knees and opening his legs invitingly. "Good boy," Lin teased in his ear, nipping the lobe gently.

"Just so you're aware, John's body was created with the same physical responses as most androids. With his...sexual preferences, I thought it was a feature he might enjoy, so I kept it in. Talk it over when he's a little more lucid and see if he wants to keep it in the long term," Elijah suggested as he watched his monitor. Lin's mismatched eyes widened slightly at the news before he stroked his fingers towards John's entrance and slipped them into his tight, wet warmth. He was self-lubricating. Lin couldn't suppress his own moan at the thought. It was a feature he really hoped John would keep. Not needing to worry about lubrication would ease things somewhat and lessen the risk of tearing.

"Lin, please!" John whined needily, hands gripping his bare shoulders tightly. Lin turned his head to capture John's lips, swallowing his needy moans. Elijah wasn't sure of the pleasure levels. He'd dialled them down to an eight, but wondered if they should be even lower. He wanted this to be a positive experience for John. He had no doubt he was enjoying it on some level, but perhaps a slower build-up would be better for him. He asked Lin, who agreed.

The lubrication was a novel experience for both of them, taking away the need for prep. Despite the lack of need, Lin spent quite a lot of time exploring and teasing John's prostate, making sure Elijah knew exactly where the sensitive spot was, and the reaction he expected. He finally entered, both of them moaning at the sensation as Lin rocked against him. John felt the stretch, his tight skin almost burning a little with his new pain receptors, but it quickly faded as his body adjusted. His entrance literally widened to accommodate Lin's length.

"You're so good..." Lin praised quietly, trying to keep his words between the two of them. John preened at the attention, his legs gripping Lin's hips tightly in response. Lin rocked his hips, devouring John's mouth as he did so. Elijah didn't bother to ask for feedback at this point, though he was prepared for anything Lin said. He watched John's pleasure levels gradually rising, pleased that the walls were sound proofed once they reached their peak. John threw his head back as he came, panting and exhausted. Elijah finally set his pleasure levels to fade out and bring him down. It was much better than being suddenly jarred out of it.

"Alright...See how these settings go for the next few days and let me know if you want anything adjusted...Another feature I can add is an emergency reboot...Androids, especially Traci models, are known for overheating from overuse, so a safety feature was added. If you start to overheat from intense activity, then I can set a maximum level at which you'll reboot...Basically, I'm asking if you want Lin to be able to, uh-fuck you unconscious." Elijah was unsure whether he was really surprised as John's blue eyes widened and he looked away uncomfortably. Elijah said nothing as he added the feature. He'd learned more about his nephew's sexual preferences in the past few hours than he'd ever wanted to know. Lin seemed almost smug at the idea, his hand reaching out to caress the back of John's neck. This was another pleasure point. The touch felt secure and comforting. "Is there anything else you need for now?"

"Actually...I'd like to be able to...sleep..." John confessed shyly as he rubbed his arms in self-soothing circles. Elijah nodded his agreement. It was something he was working on. He'd noticed the first time how upset John had been when coming out of stasis. It would be difficult to create a whole REM pattern, but he had managed to program a slower entry into stasis and a gentler awakening from stasis.

"I figured as much, and don't worry, I'm working on it. I'm also working on taste and food processing. I'm hoping to create thirium based food substitutes with artificial flavourings, and the ability to use real human food and convert it into useable energy. The second of those will require completely new hardware though," Elijah added excitedly as he made a few final notes. His enthusiasm was infectious. It was nice to see John like this. Lin had never seen him interact with someone truly on his level. He had no doubt that this was where John's original love of androids had been born.