Closed [A Touchy Subject] A Tempting Offer.

[Firenze]

Reaching out she let her fingertips lightly brush against his elbow, the corner of her mouth turned up. He gave his name and she tried to think of how next to play the game. That’s what it felt like to her, a game. That he was the prey and she was the predator. She couldn’t do as she did when hunting and chase wildly after the prey, she had to go slow and coax it to her. Unsure of exactly how to do that she tried to figure out what her next move should be.

What had she done last time? She tried to revisit their last encounter after the introductions and the memory was hazy. The feeling of need was vibrant but the actions themselves were unmemorable.

“It’s nice to meet you… Aider.” She separated his name trying to give it more meaning, letting him know that she was going to remember it, it was slightly awkward but she hoped that it still gave the intent. Heart beating hard in her chest with anxiety of wanting to impress Matthew, even with her lack of skill, she brushed against Aider’s side as she slipped her arm into his. “What brings you out this evening? A drink at the bar? A beautiful woman perhaps?” Tucking a piece of fallen hair behind her ear she looked out of the corner of her eye at him, trying to judge his reaction. Her golden eyes watched his and then skimmed his jaw line and wandered to his lips. She wanted to have him catching her watching him and hoped that he would.

A tongue darted quickly, wetting her lips and then she looked away. Not wanting to come off too strongly even though she was sure she seemed awkward and slightly unsure. She was going to need a lot more practice at this if she was going to be able going anywhere useful in this line of business. She didn’t mind that she’d have to do favors but wondered if there was more to what Matthew had said. Could it be as simple as only going on a date with someone?

Waiting on Aider’s next move she tried to plan hers, what else could she do to entice him? If he answered she’d laugh softly and give him a big smile, focus her attention on him and make him feel that he was what she wanted. If he didn’t respond to her hint that he might be out looking for her then she try to come up with another witty response. Her next move depended on how he would react.

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[Aider Silander]

A simple smile was on his face, one that showed interest but not much else. He focused on Fire while they walked down the street. Matthew remained awkwardly quiet behind them. Did he really just want to see what she could do or was he testing him, to see how strong his loyalty to Kaie was. His teeth ground against themselves as they hid behind his smile, a man who once trusted all had been so twisted by the world that he had seen beyond the walls of Nyka. The interactions with his lover and the dangers of the world that had threatened them. She had been a threat to his life twice before and he knew that even now he would not be much of a force to stop her in physical combat if she wished to take it still.

His eyes snapped back to Fire, his teeth ceasing their grinding as she asked him a question. What brought him out? Matthew of course was the true answer, but she was trying to impress the man that Aider was so curious about. They were acting and he had no reason to mess her up. But he would add his own twist and turns to this game they were playing. "Hmm good company, but that seems hard to find these days. A man's word is not all its cracked up to be anymore" he said with a faint smile. "Though you seem like a smart young lady, and an incredibly beautiful one at that. So I would say that it was a win win situation." he gave her a wink. He had let her wrap her arm around his, and he pushed his body back against hers.

He watched her eyes as they followed his jaw line, the same golden color they were back the first time they met. The fire only slightly dimmer then before in them. She was focused on her job, trying to secure it at least and that gave her a reason to be passionate. But he could not help but wonder if she wanted a bit more. If there was an issue insider her that she was looking to escape. He bit his lip as he tried to pull his mind back onto the current topic.

He chuckled slightly as she pulled her eyes away. "Tell me Fire, why are you out here alone? I am sure someone as beautiful as yourself has many suitors clamoring for your attention. Yearning for your touch and maybe a bit of your time." He paused for a second. Waiting to hear her reaction before he would respond. He had to hold back a bit from his normal nature in these things. He had always been one to ask questions. To figure out what the other was searching for and then using that to his advantage. It was not hard to act as something simple. Many females hungered for strength in their partner, to feel protected and slightly controlled. Then there was the few who were strong themselves. Those few that he had yet to figured out what exactly they wanted.

[Firenze]

Aider replied and it gave her relief, he was going along with it. His comment made her cheeks flush red not expecting him to flirt back, she wasn’t complaining though. He let her slide her arm into his and brushed against her. The movement wasn’t lost on her and that caused the flush in her face to rise higher. Smiling bright, Matthew was almost forgotten as she let herself relax and enjoy the compliments and flirting. Almost, not quite. His presence was still noticeable behind them.

He asked why she was alone and it felt almost as if a rock sank in the pit of her stomach. It was a good question, one that will probably be asked in the future and she needed to think of something quick and witty. Her smile faltered slightly and she looked away, scanning the buildings, the scenery, anything that might help her to create a reason why she was out alone. Where were they? Sailors Quarter?

There were the Docks, water slapped against the wood with it’s presence. Was she meeting a friend? No, that wouldn’t work, he might ask who her friend was then she’d be stuck. What then? The Fish Market, the waft of smoked meats drifted on the breeze from the water. That wasn’t very attractive or sensual. No, that wouldn’t work.

Her head turned the other way and noticed The Equinox, the outside was dingy and she wasn’t sure what it was? A bar? That could work! Maybe she could tell him that she was going to get a drink. A story swirled in her mind quickly and she decided that would be the best course of action, it was risky considering she didn’t really know what The Equinox was, she hoped that he didn’t either.

“Oh, well…” she laughed softly under her breath, her eyes turned back toward him, “I was just going to the Equinox for a drink and maybe find some good conversation, but I suppose I don’t need to go there anymore.” Her hand came up to rest on the top of his forearm that her other arm was wrapped around. She glanced down to it briefly as she rubbed the soft hair in the direction that it grows, almost as if she were smoothing it down with her fingertips. Trying to play off that she knew what the Equinox was she tried to push the conversation onto something else, “Speaking of drinks, have you ever had Kelp beer? I’ve not gotten to taste it yet, but I’ve heard of it. Maybe we can try it sometime?”

Although her offer was made during her “test” she wondered if he would have a drink with her sometime so that they could catch up. It had been quite awhile since she’d seen him in Sunberth and it was so vague in her memory that she didn’t really remember what he was like and wanted to get to know him better. She didn’t know too many people in Zeltiva and having someone that she knew around would be a nice relief.

Her hand stopped fiddling and rested on his arm, the heat of his body resting against hers warming her side, her fingers slid up slowly to rest on his bicep. She continued on with the conversation, “If you’re not busy this evening maybe you would like to accompany me to have a drink?” Her heart began to race, wondering if she’d given him enough attention and interest to want to have a drink with her.

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Firenze

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• Cosmetology 1
• Observation 1
• Socialisation 2
• Negotiation 1
• Land Navigation 1
• Seduction 3
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• Touchy Subject: a metal door in a row of wooden ones
• Matthew: a prostitute
• Prostitution: engaging in sex for money
• Escort: doing nonsexual activities as well as prostitution
• Escort: a possible job
• The layout of Zeltiva
• Aider: a practice target
• Seduction: like a hunt

 

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