06-09-2020, 01:20 AM
“And I am a sober servant of opportunity?” he added at the end. Though with the nudge of his shoe against the table, he added, “Well, not exactly sober,” he chuckled. The watery remains of his drink was snatched by the graceful fingers of a worker, one who flashed him a smile and asked if he preferred something else. Upon explaining that a surprise was currently being fashioned by the talented hands of yon mixologist, Seven was left to pluck a tasty morsel instead.
Ephraim was certainly a man with resources. Of this Seven elaborated. ”Astra inclinant, sed non obligant.”* His pronunciation was precise, the retort perfectly suited to the company. While his own resources looked into the measure of the man he was to meet tonight, Seven enjoyed the chess-game of the unknown. He did not uncover too much for fear of ending the game too early.
A few moments following, a number wrote itself in the sparking line slicing through the air before him. The spark dissipated quickly, but for a few lingering moments, the smoke hung in fuzzy script.
“My fees,” he said, smile twinkling. "I made it fair out of respect for our mutual friends. A man of such esteemed resources as yourself should find no offense, but the choice is yours. That's all I'm saying."
*For though the stars incline us, they do not bind us.
Ephraim was certainly a man with resources. Of this Seven elaborated. ”Astra inclinant, sed non obligant.”* His pronunciation was precise, the retort perfectly suited to the company. While his own resources looked into the measure of the man he was to meet tonight, Seven enjoyed the chess-game of the unknown. He did not uncover too much for fear of ending the game too early.
A few moments following, a number wrote itself in the sparking line slicing through the air before him. The spark dissipated quickly, but for a few lingering moments, the smoke hung in fuzzy script.
“My fees,” he said, smile twinkling. "I made it fair out of respect for our mutual friends. A man of such esteemed resources as yourself should find no offense, but the choice is yours. That's all I'm saying."
*For though the stars incline us, they do not bind us.