"What could possibly be embarrassing about you?" Valentine asked with a smile. "You're gorgeous, doctor. ...Utterly charming as well. I know embarrassing. I once spent a night with a woman who got her kicks by putting me on a leash. I let her take me for a walk before I took her to bed... Then there was the man who wanted to take photos of my feet. Not a handsome man, but endearing in his odd little way. Honestly, I could spend all night telling stories of the strange and wonderful people I've spent the night with. ...I like the strange. I like a bit of a freak show. You seem perfectly normal to me, Chris, but if there's something strange lurking beneath your skin, I promise you, it's more than welcome here."