That caught his attention. “That so?” he said, swirling the liquor in his glass before taking a slow sip. “Busy guy,” he murmured, then finished the rest of his drink, setting the glass down with a clink.
he nodded “ You could say that . ” he didn’t want too drop his families history onto his lap “ My father invested in the top robotics company in this town mostly here for a meeting I have tomorrow then flying too Japan the next day ”
“Slate.” He waits for the bartender to finish making Cerberus’s drink, satisfied only when the glass is placed on the bar in front of the other. “You from around here?”
Turning his head, he finds his new company and flashes a lazy grin. “Tell ’em what you want.” He tips his chin toward the bartender, signaling him over.
Sitting in silence while he waits. When she finally comes over with the two cups he motions for her to sit next to him. “Yeah,” he nods, answering her question.
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The pressure is on. The pot whistles and she pours the cups. Getting some fresh candied lemon and adding it in with some milk & honey. She brings it over and sets their cups down in front of them. "Together?"
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Shrugging, he doesn’t really have a preference. “Do whatever you think I might like.” This was her opportunity to either make him something he ends up likes or completely despises.
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She sets up the tea and tea set. "Do you care if I pick which blend we have? I have a good lavender one." She is already pulling it out. She sets it down. She is getting out the stitching kit to fix her finger now as well.
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Tall figure walks in behind her. His eyes scan the room, taking in every detail. It looks far better inside than it did from the outside. That counts for something. He crosses to the couch and sits.
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She opens the door and heads up to the third floor. Once inside the apartment, she lets go. It's beautifully decorated inside. Very adorable. Her display of dolls is her favorite. "Take a seat. It's fine. I'll make the tea."
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Not a tea guy or perhaps never had a tea he liked. He could give it another try. “Yeah, sure.” Following her to her apartment he notices the area they were in. Terrible neighborhood. Did she really not care about her safety?
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"Do you like tea?" She had an amazing tea set that she wanted to use and hadn't had a reason to breakout until now. "I could make us tea." She led him to the apartment. It's not in the greatest area. Crime ridden. It does the job. Squeeze of the hand again.
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She was right. She wasn’t thinking. He shook his head in disapproval. He could tell she was much younger. Naive. Even so, he couldn’t bring himself to leave her alone after she’d told him, more than once, that she was afraid of being alone. “Sure.”
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"I guess I wasn't thinking." She squeezes his hand. "Will you come up with me? I just have a bad feeling about tonight. If you want. It's ok." & she blows a strand of hair out of her face.
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His first instinct was to pull his hand away, but instead he found himself curling his fingers around hers. Her hand felt so small and delicate in his. “And you thought it was smart to wander out this late alone?” Reckless.
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"My creator." She takes his hand with her good one. It makes her feel safe. "He's looking for me. He wants to take me apart because I don't want to be with him. I don't love him though."
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Walking beside her in the direction she pointed, he glanced down at her when she mentioned him. He had no idea who the man was, but he found himself wondering who had made her feel unsafe. “Who?”
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A defeated sigh. "That way." She points out. "I dreamed about him again. I never feel safe when I dream about." She means her creator, but he wouldn't know about that. "I guess I'll be ok if I'm alone." She tugs his jacket closer. It smells like him. Comforting.
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It wasn’t like him to care this much. Yet something about her made it impossible to ignore the urge to keep her safe. “Where’s home?” he asked. He knew she’d said she didn’t want to go home yet, but they could at least walk in that direction.
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She tugs the jacket around her shoulders. He seems like such a gentle giant. "I just don't want to go home yet. I know it's late and dangerous out but my thoughts haunt me when I'm alone." She confesses. A little stare up at him now. He's handsome.
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