06-07-2020, 09:16 PM
Ephriam liked to dance when the tune suited him, and Seven was quickly gathering the nature of the man’s intent. To each man was beholden to his own ambition. Seven wasn’t in a place to judge, though it was duly noted.
“I am happy to have contributed to the evening’s amusement, but I would appreciate credit in the playbill next time.” His brows lifted, suggestive. It was he who was here as the favor to Ephriam. For now, the promise for the future was a strong enough lure.
Seven wasn’t one to read sinister intent in the coy tone of another man’s interests, but the last comment danced closer to manipulative purposes than he found comfortable. He took no action other than a playful wave of the hand. “I’m much too frightened to deliver that message, and her company is far too lovely to abandon after only one dance.” His laugh was golden with complete sincerity.
After a few moments, others drew his gaze, but it was a casual curiosity. The scene may have played out in any of the great cities of the Custody, but there was something different about Moscow.
“Maybe you can give me a tour of some of these other interests sometime.”
“I am happy to have contributed to the evening’s amusement, but I would appreciate credit in the playbill next time.” His brows lifted, suggestive. It was he who was here as the favor to Ephriam. For now, the promise for the future was a strong enough lure.
Seven wasn’t one to read sinister intent in the coy tone of another man’s interests, but the last comment danced closer to manipulative purposes than he found comfortable. He took no action other than a playful wave of the hand. “I’m much too frightened to deliver that message, and her company is far too lovely to abandon after only one dance.” His laugh was golden with complete sincerity.
After a few moments, others drew his gaze, but it was a casual curiosity. The scene may have played out in any of the great cities of the Custody, but there was something different about Moscow.
“Maybe you can give me a tour of some of these other interests sometime.”