Sadly, no, though I appreciate your faith in my talents. This time, it was simply my winning personality and a poorly timed joke about his mother's cunt.
Worth it.
My dear friend, I merely existed, and apparently, that was enough to offend a very large, very angry man with an axe.
The rest, as they say, was vigorous exercise.
The Antivan's brow furrows slightly, not from frustration, but from genuine care. He can feel years of tension in every fiber, every scarred muscle. No words, just patience. Just pressure. Just the quiet offering of relief that
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@fenhareI Chuckles lowly, tilting head with a lazy smirk.
“ No. I'm aiming for something far more rewarding — your undivided attention. And look, it's working. ”
@borntabris Zevran feels the initial resistance, the familiar rigidity of a warrior who never fully lowers his shield. But then, just barely – a shift. Not surrender, but allowance. The Antivan's thumbs trace slow circles along the knots,
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@fenhareI Grins, leaning casually against a nearby pillar
“ Patronizing? Me? Never. I'm simply . . . observant. That ear twitch tells me more than your words ever could. ”
@borntabris A slow, knowing smirk curves across Zevran's lips as he watches the Warden's ears betray him. He steps behind him, warm palms settling firmly on tense shoulders.
@borntabris Zevran's grin widens as he steps closer, one hand already reaching toward the Warden's shoulder.
“ Suppose? Oh, that's practically a yes. Relax, my friend, I promise I'll only use my hands. For now. ”