Thank you very much, Killjoys. The plot I developed is not one-dimensional. I really hope that there are some here that are enjoying the story as much as the romance scenes. In response to suggestions, I have put a lot of art in this scene. The lighting is not quite conventional. The positioning and camera angles were meant to convey the tension of the scene. The incisive use of emission color at key points were meant to drive story and create a more delicious affect. My goal is to entertain the mind, and satisfy the eye to the best of my ability. And...I am very grateful for any input the audience is comfortable to provide to this end.
The answer to your Sophia questions are: I simply used available Adora make-up, and worked painstakingly with the lighting until it "made the face pop". My Sophia is somewhat morphed, however, in a direction that emulates where L&P initially took her.
Thank you for voicing an interest in my work!