His customs were strange, but there was a charm to them.
She allowed the kiss with a pleased sort of smirk.
"And you look good enough to eat."
Maybe a bit disconcerting when one was speaking to a being who willingly drank blood, but if she'd wanted him dead she'd had plenty of chances to do it. And certainly many chances when she was less pleased with him.
Skarlet entwined her arm with him and folded her hand over his arm.
"You will see we have made many changes to the marketplace, we have been improving things, bringing in new merchants and new means of trade."
She pointed out here and there where things had been improved, and things appeared to be thriving in response.
She lead through the winding stalls and tents to the deeper heart of the plaza where the scent of spice and cooking meat filled the air. Skarlet drew them up to a particular small building and with soft words arranged for food and for them to find accommodation.
In short order they were seated and sharp, spiced wine was brought to their table.
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Date: 2023-06-27 03:00 am (UTC)She allowed the kiss with a pleased sort of smirk.
"And you look good enough to eat."
Maybe a bit disconcerting when one was speaking to a being who willingly drank blood, but if she'd wanted him dead she'd had plenty of chances to do it. And certainly many chances when she was less pleased with him.
Skarlet entwined her arm with him and folded her hand over his arm.
"You will see we have made many changes to the marketplace, we have been improving things, bringing in new merchants and new means of trade."
She pointed out here and there where things had been improved, and things appeared to be thriving in response.
She lead through the winding stalls and tents to the deeper heart of the plaza where the scent of spice and cooking meat filled the air. Skarlet drew them up to a particular small building and with soft words arranged for food and for them to find accommodation.
In short order they were seated and sharp, spiced wine was brought to their table.