04-24-2025, 12:06 PM
Hayden didn't bother putting clothes on but he did grab a towel on his way out the door to wrap around his waist. While he didn't expect there to be kids or pop ins it didn't mean it wouldn't happen. It was a habit he'd picked up watching Nox who was also very comfortable walking around his house naked as a jay-bird. It was better to be safe than to assume. But Hayden lived alone -- you'd think he didn't have to worry.
As he passed through the hall he spoke. "Sky make sure the deadbolt is locked and don't unlock it for the kids please."
"Sure thing." she sounded quietly in the living room -- the only place there was a speaker she could talk through. His house wasn't wired like Nox's
"Water it is. My other skills are related to the near completion of a PhD in Pshychology. My father noted when I was really young that I was good at getting people to talk to me and do things for me. So he honed those skills. Found teachers for me who could bring at those attributes. I learned to read people's micro movements and expressions. Even esoteric shit like numerology and astrology. I learned the fine arts of interrogation and seduction, all to further my father's aims. He wasn't too happy when I didn't return to finish my PhD and instead opened a bar to utilize my social skills." While Hayden talked he poured two glasses of water and made another sandwich. "Half a sandwich?" He winked teasingly, it could lead to more, but he wasn't going to aim for round two unless it was something she wanted.
As he passed through the hall he spoke. "Sky make sure the deadbolt is locked and don't unlock it for the kids please."
"Sure thing." she sounded quietly in the living room -- the only place there was a speaker she could talk through. His house wasn't wired like Nox's
"Water it is. My other skills are related to the near completion of a PhD in Pshychology. My father noted when I was really young that I was good at getting people to talk to me and do things for me. So he honed those skills. Found teachers for me who could bring at those attributes. I learned to read people's micro movements and expressions. Even esoteric shit like numerology and astrology. I learned the fine arts of interrogation and seduction, all to further my father's aims. He wasn't too happy when I didn't return to finish my PhD and instead opened a bar to utilize my social skills." While Hayden talked he poured two glasses of water and made another sandwich. "Half a sandwich?" He winked teasingly, it could lead to more, but he wasn't going to aim for round two unless it was something she wanted.