Such Great Heights
02-10-2014, 05:37 PM
Arc listened to her introduction, smiling all the while. His ear flicked in amusement, responding to her mirth in kind. It seemed infectious. "The pleasure is mine, Miss Alice. Trust me, I'm just a pretty face," he said kindly, nose crinkling in amusement as his joke, never mind that it was at his expense. He had never minded a jab at his honor, especially if it made another smile. The flock of birds drew his gaze upwards, just as hers was. He watched them skitter through the air, vibrant even in the saturated sky. Their song was sweet and added to the marvelous atmosphere of the night. It seemed nigh on perfect, or at least as fine as he could remember. His wish for good company had certainly been fulfilled. "I'd hate to pry," he replied as she questioned him further. "But neither can I lie; curiosity is a good way to phrase it. I'm assuming it's quite a ways from the bay here?" He chuckled again, enthralled by the beauty before him. The sun sank lower yet, kissing the horizon and setting the clouds above them alight, splashing cloud and water and wolf alike in a gold and ruby hue. "Talk" "You" Think |