LIQUID SMOOTH

Aresenn nodded, the corner of his lips quirking up into his half-smirk as he watched Absinth. It was impossible to maintain the frustration that had manifested between them. The glow of the moon shone down, casting her features in a serene light that made his pulse quicken. He could feel the chemistry between them, the unspoken tension that seemed unrelenting whenever they were together. He couldn't deny the pull he felt towards her, but he also couldn't ignore the stirring in his mind that told him there was something more at play here. They sat in comfortable silence, their eyes fixed on the mesmerizing dance of flames in the fire pit. The warm glow and crackling sounds provided a soothing reprieve from the cold night air, and from the intense conversation that had just transpired. After a moment or two, he cleared his throat and spoke softly, his sincerity evident in his tone. "As do I.” His gaze never leaving the flickering fire.

After offering her the bottle, he observed her from the corner of his eye as she sipped her own drink, but was perfectly content to stay in this quiet moment as the buzz of alcohol started to soothe him. His attention settled against the growing blaze as he too reclined into a more comfortable position. After several minutes of silence, he perked back up at the sound of her voice. Glancing her direction as she made the casual offer for another story. With a breathy scoff of amusement, he couldn't help the grin that broke his expression. "I don't know if I can handle another story.” He answered teasingly. His amber gaze flickered with a mix of emotions as it landed on the bottle sitting between them. After a moment of internal debate, he reached for the bottle and took another long drink, savoring the taste before letting out a throaty sigh. With his attention fully back on Absinth, he spoke in a low, gravelly voice. "Let's hear it,” The brute prompted, unsure of exactly what he was asking for- his tone both casually interested and in a lighter cadence as they moved on from the minor conflict from earlier.

"Aresenn Praetor"