The tool belt is what finally reminded Keenser of the unfinished job of his clothing. In the course of trying to get closer to Scott, it had gotten trapped between them, and Keenser imagined the cold of his hypospanner prodding Scott's hip couldn't be a particular turn-on for the other man. Parting with one last apologetic kiss, he stepped back slightly to shed his belt and pants, and allow Kirk more room to maneuver.