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Languages were easy for Danique, but then again, she had a lot of time to learn them…along with everything else. She had been a bright girl to start with and her thirst for learning had never quite gone away. Being in Jaedaxia was a blessed of sorts because it allowed her access to material and tomes that were simply unavailable in other areas. One language was like any other to her and she could switch easily back and forth and hop from one to the next without any difficulties whatsoever.
But then again, it wasn’t the time to go boasting about in regards to how smart she was. He would find that out in time.
The compliment wasn’t lost on her, lowering her head gently in thanks. If she was anything, it was polite. Another Jaedaxian trait rubbed off on her. She hadn’t always been…but there again, there were many things that she hadn’t always been.
Life had a way of changing…and she had learned to just roll with the punches. That’s all she could do.
The mysterious elf was getting more and more interesting as the minutes rolled along. He seemed to have recovered from whatever had ailed him to begin with and was now quite completely with the program. His retorted elicited wide grins from her, delighted to have found someone willing to verbally spar with her. She found it, quite simply, stimulating…
“You don’t know the half of it, Heru…but perhaps one brightening….and besides, I’m not the only one smitten lest you wouldn’t have so quickly forgotten the one thing that was attracting your attention. I know that you were examining the wall. Besides, I’m somewhat a study of body language and the nervousness you experienced when we first spoke is indicative of an attraction. “
“And…I’m not ashamed to admit that I like something when I see it…Many can’t claim the same.”
Grinning at him, she listened to his explanation about getting a drink. Perhaps clique but charming nonetheless. Despite her outward demeanor, Antique was a creature of intriguing inner conflicts. She loved the game but was a romantic at heart. Loved the passion and fire of lust but also craved the intimacy of the most illusive of all loves.
And being what she was…who she was….-that- was saying something….but a story for another time.
“ I can help you out with that problem I believe. I don’t live far from here.”
She didn’t wait for an answer…didn’t really need one. Danique knew that he would come along with her. It was just a matter of how much verbal sparring he wanted to do before they got there.
With her boots clicking along the cobblestone road, she led him to what appeared to be a small mansion that was almost literally right around the corner. Even though it wasn’t the most upscale part of town, her house was nothing sort of spectacular. They approached the gates slowly and were greeted with a gruff-sounding voice.
“ Didn’t know you were out and about, Mademoiselle Danique. You really should let us know when you plan on leaving the house.”
The gates swung open and as they went through, Eren was afforded a glimpse of the one speaking to her. Muscular and large, the human gave his employer a tired look…and a very hostile look at Eren. She, in turn, simply smiled and patted the human’s cheek.
“ But, it wouldn’t nearly be so much fun if I did that, now would it Travis? Besides, keeps you on your toes. Tell the others that we have company. Wine is a must, as well as some appetizers. He might even still be here in the morning...so hard to tell at the moment.”
Mercy was a funny thing.
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