Whispers In The Dark

There was a moment of pause before the woman gave her name. Kasdeya. It was a lovely name, almost exotic as she spoke it. Theophylaktos looked towards her, his gaze shining curiously as he answered her. “Theophylaktos.” He answered simply, his name rolling off his tongue with practiced ease. “Though if you wish you may call me Theo.” His offer was gentle, and he canted his head to the side as he watched her now, distracted from the stars above them. It had been too long since he’d interacted with someone… and as beautiful as the stars were they could not talk back to him.

“It’s been too long since I’ve been in the company of another…” Theo confessed softly. “So your company tonight is truly a blessing. If I may ask, miss Kasdeya, would you accompany me just a bit longer?” Theophylaktos’ fiery gaze met her own. He could only hope that she would stay… and that she wasn’t in some hurry to get somewhere. He thought he could pick up the scents of others on her coat as well… did she have a family?