Porthos takes in a deep breath, but it's not even close to deep enough, making him howl with pain when Aramis first starts to work on the tightness of the muscle. He knows he ought to be braver by now, but pain is something he's never hid from and while he can withstand a great deal, he's never quiet about it.

"I thought massage was supposed to be sensual," he growls. "Sexy, even."