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There was something intriguing about Roisin beyond her undeniable physical beauty, the Mystic felt, though he could not put his finger on it. Mystery, she was mysterious in more ways than one and Ody was eternally attracted to the unknown, the uncertain. Before his appointment, he had been a private investigator of sorts - and he still was one, in parallel with his activity in the government, though he could not let the girl know that one secret, for her own safety. Not yet.
Her embarrassment filled him with a mix of amusement, guilt and silent appreciation of her blushing. "You owe me no explanation, I assure you!" he replied genuinely "I'm sometimes too curious for my own good, I know it's going to get me killed some day." It nearly had in the past. Still, Roisin the newcomer had recognized a familiar face in the crowd of the Crown Inn? One more 'coincidence' adding up to the total; the conundrum of her veiled, very well veiled mistrust, though he could not say if it was directed at him in particular or people in general; and the reason why she was there in the first place.
But first thing first, he needed to clarify a thing or two about his Arcana. "This is good magic" he tried to reassure the Half-elf, pointing at the mutated glass "Even if it's a lie, it helps people to see the Truth. But I'll make it go away right now, don't worry." He touched the top of the glass with one finger, and all of a sudden the mercury-like substance turned back into wine, as if nothing had ever happened.
"My offer, on the other hand, is very real, Miss Beauvais; I will be honored to take you on a tour of Prime tomorrow. I have to re-acquaint myself with the city, as well, and I don't really know anyone here." Ever the shy type, which made an odd contrast with the rest of his personality, Ody was still waiting for Roisin's permission to address her in a less formal way.
All thoughts of Stephan cast aside for the time being, he realized he was monopolizing the conversation and still knew next to nothing about her. "But why don't you tell me a little about yourself?" He was too curious for his own good.
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