Feelings had pulled her from that brink of cluelessness to an unsightly measure. That much, Paya could empathize with; desires tugs, but he'd also brought it up before, despite the interim's ill suit, but suitable enough that it found them here, yes? But before chance to respond; imploring rasps persuade her calculated circle about opposite. Deposit herself with care into the seat, but no peeking, although now stroked was this beast called curiosity and it was closer to pampered companion seeking more-in how that now earned a drift of attention, then back-habitually steadying glass nearest at its base with the pin of fingers. " but knowing that this came from your wanting to makes me feel happier than I can say."
Paya	vVv	22 minutes ago	While true in some circles, expressing thanks for shared bonds was not unheard of, but it may be simply her nature to think her treatments and times spent with him didn't require something that felt so-formal. She wanted to do it. To that end the humbled trickles spilled under influence of a downcast stare and minute cant of head; tawny curtain present. "It sounds so formal," but Paya, this would be had they the dress for it; wouldn't it? Shiny platters, glasses, and - fermented beverages of luxury in attendance catching the corner of eye and enticing her back up right. Once more the pair had found themselves in a similar boat; furthest from an indulger, yet versed in standard pairings when it came to dishes, there had rarely been a want to partake before-but here, she could be convinced to at least try. Blessed, V-his latter most cleared some approaching fogs.
Paya	vVv	29 minutes ago	The dances of dullest shadow at the edges softer thereabouts surrounding them and causing reflective covers to glitter amid vision taking the image in. He wouldn't fault her for being drawn in by it, would he? Unfiltered evidence at the very least that it was a positive sign; further tipping of the scale in the mortal man's favor-taken by the enlightenment. It wouldn't be brief, "Truly?" appearing rejoice and hopeful natures, some of which faltered under the presence of this being rushed but most It was the inability to understand that had her mentally stumbling whereas feet conducted this follow in step with much appreciated grace; a hand of her own, then both leading to grasp along the top of the chair at the reach of their destination. A pause and vision's hue did follow him that shorter distance, "Gratitude?" Unsure she followed to the extent of his own thoughts' meaning.
Paya	vVv	29 minutes ago	Allowing herself that moment to recompose, she committed to her stance and met this wonder with a shake of her head, "No," the innate trill imbuing her utterance; how could it be? " but it strikes me as the easiest to ask," as well as wrap her mind around; will to understand the complexities of the rest was there too, but it would take away focus, of that she was sure, "-m'h." Gentle cools nipping from outside cotton weave at her back plucking from the reaches of her throat the fragmented note implying her cooperation with but a shortened first step, then complete second-ushered along and incurring a chanced glance upward -find that face and draw her eyes down the length of extended arm drawing her attention towards the table setting and culprit of the first wafts of burning scent. That since gone, blessing them with the stretched shape of vibrant wick dancers drawing room about them into captivating flickers.
Paya	vVv	29 minutes ago	In some aspects, but it was by no means an unfortunate thing. Pardon her in that moment of reaction, eyesight flickering towards V's animation with a series of blinks. It was to be expected that the young lady be taken aback by the presentation, jovial bewilderment before the overtly valid observation serving basis for inquiry. Benign josh in disbelief that invoked a spread of her own verbal ribbons and saw them forge into bow-shape with the available space through ajar and the helpless expulsion that tumbled free, projected in the airs indicative of a helpless laugh singular. Certainly there were oddities more profound; he was not wrong regards to this based on what she witnessed downstairs and a reoccurring feline before that pooling into being from the very patterns on his skin. Visibly, Paya's mannerisms conveyed further that V had gotten her there, but...
Paya	vVv	29 minutes ago	To say nothing of her discreet clue-ins of recent most history; it was conduct made on the spot, with as much of the former sincerities of mention as she could offer with those degrees of subtlety. There was no need for those here; point of fact, V did right to wear it so outwardly the reaction of her genuine admittance. Paya in her years was part of the assist in such matters, but to be on the receiving end, particularly in scenario where fancy struck two in immediate vicinity... it was quite an experience to behold; feelings of unworthiness prickled with smallest tips, though debate would surely rise as would declaration that there was every right to it from the man of the hour and to most unlikely host. She felt humbled yet swaddled in warmth admirable in essence that the notion to treat in such a manner crossed mind, and specifically of this stranger, not as strange to her anymore.
Paya	vVv	30 minutes ago	'Have to', Paya had said; origin untraceable, that someone born into the ways of servitude would find it in themselves to oblige present company with as much honesty as she does. Days of yore did not condone to a free speaking hand, especially in territory of birth; what said could be and would be used as a point for someone else's gain in the great game. Something she herself spared from in the grand scheme that too lead her to place here, and presently *here*. Nor did it seem likely that preference for a bold speech made by recent enlists had settled with Paya so soon without difficulty. It must have came from another source; one that relied upon comfort and a derived compatibility with company that allowed for its blessing of clearer shares. To be direct, to leave no room for misconstrue, as well as she could within her power.
vVv	Paya	1 hour ago	"sit now, but do not peek. i want to glean your reaction closely, be it favorable or otherwise." ready for both, he should think, and he would join her shortly after. in the meanwhile, he passed over by his stance aside the table, reaching over to fill the twin glasses part way before sealing the bottle up and setting it to rest between the candle sticks.
vVv	Paya	1 hour ago	the item required, and appropriate for her presence, a tinted bottle yet to see its first pour in spite of the drawn cork protruding from the thin neck's mouth. some vintage of a cabernet, most likely procured from the bar below. v's imbibements were few and even further apart, as expected when the affecting inhibitions worked their way thoroughly through his lean figure, but tolerance was never an attribute he recalled ever having when it came to alcohol. still, this was to be an occasion! "furthermore... i suppose this is also a personal desire of mine." pause as his hands rested over the translucent reservoir, fingers slowly working themselves back into action in their twist around the lodged stopper. less certain in reasoning, but feelings had drove him to produce good work. maybe the former would come in time, growing into the skin paya knew to be his with every passing day.
vVv	Paya	1 hour ago	"you chanced upon me rushing, i'll admit." less an attempt at humble guising and more a legitimate admission; he had only just set the pointed tips of wax to melt. "but this will be ours for a time. i had... thought to make something of an evening to treat you for its own merit. but amid my quest, i realized i've also wanted to express my gratitude." indeed, the terms were set well before reliefs of rejoin, but those same valleys and peaks to follow bolstered the desires. over-familiar hands, believing themselves to be most welcome still, inched her along while his displaying right hooked fingers into the backing bars of the rightmost seat, pulling it out for paya's arrival. only then did he leave her, but only for a moment and step away--thankfully every object on hand shared the convenience of being one stride afar for the taking.
vVv	Paya	1 hour ago	--enlisting the aid of rank and file resort staff for the heavy-lifting and transfer of supplies won from the island market of infinite splendors. that was not so hard to fathom, surely, nor would be the use of flexible credit systems taken on good faith. one whole afternoon of distant management had been the tribute paid to call this scene into existence, and with the utmost pleasure did he then lay it all at the humble baker's feet. v's own ferried him forth the short step further to take up space by her side, limbs bare falling from their teasing cross before seeking application for hospitable guidance. a placement of his slender touch happened against the small of paya's back, pads landing before an enticing nudge inward to join him in step over. again, leading with an outstretched arm for her to chase away any ghosts of disbelief, he bid her welcome into candlelight.
vVv	Paya	1 hour ago	those expressive curtains suited the smirk scrawling low on his countenance, and he promptly answered with a short raise of both arms, folding them atop one another in a grandiloquent gesture invoking imagery of some brand of mythical being. one limb crossed over breast, then the other--a djinn, of sorts, and a cheeky excuse for elucidation. "this is the particular you find strangest, is it?" his playful bewilderment should certainly not be seen as unwarranted. in their time together, she had been present to see felines pool together from liquid shadows, raptors put boisterous voice to preens, and the very tendrils of ink that decorated his flesh slink into tangible manifestations. daresay v was not far off from omnipotence, were the imagination creative enough to hone opinions. the truth, however, would be far less fanciful, thus he preserved the mystery without further word.
vVv	Paya	1 hour ago	for whatever limits shackled his culinary flair to pedestrian levels, an exacting eye for stately aesthetics and presentation may curry greater favor still. all of which well above his own station, mind. v, clad in knavish dressings and implicating marks ill-fit for fellows of any distinction, made no effort to mask supposed destitution in passing through exchanges prior. but enduring ornamentation littering their surroundings, and that sumptuous spread on offer... it all had to have stemmed from experiences somewhere deep in the reaches of v's walk of life, hadn't they? paya's visible astonishment and wonder voiced helped to quell the murmurs of uncertainty given unsubtle hint on the scrap of word sent, summoning a proud hold of his chin high as wear-smoked lids shaped themselves to a self-satisfied slit.
vVv	Paya	1 hour ago	the setup, while as unobtrusive as he could manage given areas scant for optimal hosting, dominated a once easily accessible floor space. he need not shimmy about the rounded edges to access shelves, bed, or the nearby desk that helped to tighten boundaries, but one could not step in any particular direction too carelessly. open toed footwear especially needed to take heed lest it meet itself with an awful thud against the many wooden legs grounding in their midst. cramp by one read, intimate in another, but no sight in their shared backdrop could steal away the due focuses by right of dishevel or strew. his books had been gathered up and tucked away on appropriate shelves, sheets pressed to lay without crease in their make--even the flourishing speaker of his player was treated to an earlier polish.