In Need of a Drink

[Rannan de Fournier (D)]

I kept my gaze in Allisande's eyes and felt a familiar tingling below my abs when she offered to show me something beautiful. Keeping one of her hands in mine, as if I thought she might magically disappear, and digging out enough money to pay for my drinks and her water with a generous tip, I gave her a light tug and made a move toward the door, "Shall we?" I asked. I was excited, but I didn't want my emotions to get the better of me, at least not yet.

[Allisande nó Dahlia]

I let him lead me toward the door, eyes facing forward except when I glanced at him, a little suprised at his spontaniety but enjoying it. I knew this man somewhat well, better than most of my patrons, and considered him a friend- this should be an interesting evening. Certainly I could feel my own body and desires responding, and I had a feeling his were as well- what had changed in the space of a few minutes to change us from aquaintance-friends to possible lovers? Still, I was not a questioner, but a follower, so I followed my instincts-and him- wherever they would lead me.

[Rannan de Fournier (D)]

I lead Allisande out the door and into the night air, it hit me, clearing my head a small amount, and my excitement within grew. I looked down at Allisande trying to keep the grin on my face to one of attractiveness and not of someone excited for the night ahead.

"I did walk here my lady, so we can walk back to my house, which isn't overly far, or I can try and fetch a carriage. Which would you prefer?"

[Allisande nó Dahlia]

"I've always been a wandering, so I would prefer walking," I said, thinking of the first time I'd met him. And I'm still not a lady, just Allisande, or even Alli if you would prefer." I could see his head clearing, but his eyes showed no signs of the dimming that indicated second thoughts. "Besides, as long as you refer to me in that sense I have to do the same to you by the rules of common courtesy."

Some part of me had always been a little bit of a tease, subtle though I was- turning toward him, I ran my hand over his cheek again, then down the line of his neck to fix the collar. Someday I would meet my match, but the urge was impossible to resist.

[Rannan de Fournier (D)]

"Ok then, Alli, lets make way to my humble domain, hopefully you will find it to your liking." I simply smiled, held her hand, and led her toward my estate. I was afraid that if I did much more I'd make a fool of myself before the night even got started. I was hoping that I hadn't done so already.