SleepyPup - Yesterday at 10:40 AM
she sits at the bar next to ben “ill have an ale please” *with that she sets a gold piece one the counter(edited)

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 10:44 AM
David: That's a bit more than an ale costs, dear. He chuckles.
Ben: He turns to Affyria, looking her over and smiling. Exquisite. Simply gorgeous. So glad it fits.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 10:51 AM
she nods at david “I know” as she smiles at ben’s comment her face flushes “thank you ben”

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 11:03 AM
David: He fills and gives her a tankard of ale, along with 9 silver and 8 copper for change.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 11:05 AM
she thanks him and begins to drink it “so ben, bree here seems to think you’re blind”

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 11:09 AM
Ben: He just glances over at Bree. Oh, no, I just get caught up in working and forget to remove the goggles sometimes. The disorientation only lasts a few seconds.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 11:11 AM
“She means it like a. ‘Whoever would go on a date with me must be blind” she said frowning a bit as she said it aloud, taking a sip of her drink again to hide her expression

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 11:36 AM
Ben: Oh. He looks down at his drink. What a cunt. He knocks his drink back, ordering another before looking to Affyria. I assure you, you look quite stunning.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 11:37 AM
she nods staring into her drink “thanks”

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 11:38 AM
Ben: Affyria. Look at me.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 11:39 AM
she looks over at ben “yeah?”

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 11:42 AM
Ben: You are one of the loveliest creatures I have ever laid eyes on, and I have traversed planes of existence and borne witness to arcane spectacles beyond most mortal men's wildest dreams, so that is no small feat. One would have to be blind not to see your radiance, and the love and care that spills from your soul. He places a hand on her cheek. You wear your heart on your sleeve, and that can be daunting to some to see everything you feel on display without inhibition. But I am unafraid. I have gazed into the inferno of your heart and found warmth there beyond compare. So please... Stop taking everything she says so seriously. He smiles.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 11:45 AM
she closes her eyes leaning into his touch slightly with a smile "i promise to try my best" she whispers opening her eyes

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 11:47 AM
Ben: Good. Now what do you feel like having for dinner?

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 11:56 AM
"honestly, as long as im across a table from you i dont mind what i eat"  she smiles at him
Only true vamp - Yesterday at 12:52 PM
Aash had turned in a bit ago by this point.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 2:30 PM
“Did you have anything in mind yourself ben?”

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 3:09 PM
Ben: Oh, I don't know, there's so many choices, how could we possibly BOOYAH! A wave of his hand and a quick incantation and a spread of fine foods would appear on the bar counter with a flourish of blue arcane light. He would then toss David two gold pieces as recompense for using the space.  I was thinking a lightly seasoned roast pheasant for each of us, with shrimp, and oysters. He pointed to each platter of food as he spoke, gesturing grandly. Sweet elven mulled wine to drink, but also ciders and the house ale. He lifted the lid on the last platter, revealing several sugary confections of gourmet caliber. Desserts include gingerbread, tiny creme-filled sponge cakes, baked spiced apples, and - my favorite - cherry pie. He smiles and resumes his seat. Thought I'd bring dinner to you. I mean, it's no Sugar Bistro mutton, but hopefully, it satisfies.(edited)

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 3:14 PM
her eyes were filled with amazement and wonder as the meal appeared before them and she covered her mouth, she turned to ben for a moment, wonder in her eyes "you never cease to amaze me"

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 3:15 PM
Ben: We've only been at this for a day. Give it time; it'll get old.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 3:17 PM
"it never will" she smiles setting a hand on his "ever"

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 3:19 PM
Ben: ...we've only been at this for a day.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 3:39 PM
"you're right i'm sorry" she pulls her hands to her lap and fidgets with them "i'm new to this"

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 3:53 PM
Ben: She tries to pull them back, but he holds onto them. I'm just teasing. Relax. Let's enjoy dinner. He releases them, and as she pulls her hands to her lap, she finds a rose in her grasp, the color of which was the same blue as her skin.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 3:57 PM
she holds it, looking at it for a while and smiles softly getting lost in thought as she stares down at it(edited)

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 4:05 PM
Ben: He serves her her portion of the variety of upper class foods personally. And to drink, m'lady?

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 4:07 PM
her head snaps up "oh uhm, wine please"

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 4:08 PM
Ben: He smiles, pouring her a crystal stemmed glass of the fruity Elven mulled wine, offering it to her. Enjoy your meal.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 4:20 PM
she sets the rose on her lap and nods beginning to eat
"thank you for being so nice to me ben.." she says while taking a sip of her wine

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 4:45 PM
Ben: You don't need to thank me for being nice. People should be nice to one another. Common courtesy and decency make the world a better place.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 4:46 PM
"you should tell bree that" she says smiling

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 4:56 PM
Ben: Bree has been through a lot recently, no? Cut her some slack.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 5:09 PM
“Im not trying to be rude” she says frowning
“Sorry”

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 7:43 PM
Ben: I didn't say you were being rude. You really need to relax. Here, try the pheasant. He reaches over, collecting her silver cutlery, knifing a piece of succulent fowl off then spearing it with the fork, holding the delicious roasted meat to her lips.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 7:46 PM
she takes it from the fork and smiles, laughing softly as she does

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 7:52 PM
The two share another tasty and memorable meal enriched by each other's company, eating, talking, and drinking into the wee hours of the night. Long past the stage for dessert and nightcaps, Ben looks up hours later to see the sun has long since retired, and reality dawns on the reverie he has allowed himself to become immersed in. Well, it's getting late. I'm sure you'll be wanting to rest soon. He waves his hand, and the uneaten remnants of the meal as well as the dishes vanish in a puff of red effervescent smoke. As it dissipates, he stands. Come, I'll walk you to your room.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 7:55 PM
she smiles picking up the rose from her lap and  standing

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 7:59 PM
Ben: He offers her his arm before he begins walking.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 8:01 PM
she take his arm “thank you ben, i had a really nice time tonight”(edited)

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 9:04 PM
Ben: Me too, Affyria. Walking up the stairs, he stops in front of her door, standing a bit awkwardly, and much like earlier in the shop, she sees his inexperience show through and his confidence crumble.  Well, h-here we are. H-Have a good night, sleep well, s-sweet dreams. He step forward, leaning against the door. If you should find s-some free time later on w-we could definitely do this again.. if you want to, that is. Sooner, later, whichever works best for you. I'll do my best to k-keep my schedule a little free but if you wanted t-to do something in advance, I can put it on m-my schedule - not that w-we need a schedule. We can keep things loose and casual, carefree, what have you. Again, whatever works best for you, I w-will try to accommodate. The rambling was an unfortunate side effect of his nervousness. He'd never dated before, never courted someone, never even stolen a kiss. It was all new, and he felt out of his element.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 9:10 PM
she smiles up at him and hugs him “thank you ben”

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 9:14 PM
Ben: As she hugs him, he mistakes her intent and goes for a kiss, which causes him to basically ram his nose into the top of her head, impacting on a part of her skull that is higher in density to support her horns. He exclaims in pain, seeing white for a moment, hands moving up to cover his face and clutch at the area in pain. His voice is muffled through his hands as he closes his eyes, fighting back stinging tears.  Mother of dragons, that hurts...

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 9:37 PM
she pulls back “oh my god are you ok?”

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 9:38 PM
Ben: He turns from her, feeling drowned in embarrassment. Yes, yes, of course. Just.. n-need a minute.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 9:39 PM
“If it helps i was going to kiss you while in your arms!” she reaches out and rubs his back

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 9:42 PM
Ben: He turns his hands sharply and you hear a crack. Ben looks down at you, dropping his hands to reveal a very swollen pink nose, his eyes watery but also wide with disbelief. Really?

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 9:43 PM
she smiles up ay him taking his face in het hands gently “do you still want a kiss?”

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 9:49 PM
Ben: D-Do I w-want a k-ki-... well, I don't know, I mean, I've never really had one before and I g-guess it would be nice to try and I feel like doing it I just don't know what to do or how to do it and what if I muck it up and where am I supposed to put my hands? Do I meet my lips square with yours? Do I go for your bottom lip? Your upper? Is there supposed to be tongue? How do you even do that? What even are tongues in the grand scheme, really, aside from organs that tell you what food is good and what is bad and what's sweet and what's salty and oh my gods I kind of get the appeal now because I kind of want to taste you... not in a dragon way, though, in a kissing way and am I talking to much? Is it warm in here? Normally I don't notice heat, I'm resistant, but it is suddenly sweltering and my mouth is not doing what I want it to, making a bunch of talking sounds instead of just kissing you and I think there may be dark magic afoot. I should probably try to stop that because it's kind of my job. Gotta stay one step ahead of those evil arcane ruffians that raise temperatures and make people break their noses and twist their words so their date goes horribly wrong and I'm just gonna go banish myself forever now. The Elemental Plane of Air is nice this time of year...(edited)

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 9:57 PM
she gently pulls him forward from the hands on his face, tilting her head to avoid his nose and kisses him passionately, her tail mindlessly wrapping partially around ben’s calf as her hand moves to the back of his neck, and the other runs down his neck and arm to pulls his hand onto the small of her back

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 10:03 PM
Ben: He is surprised when she moves in to interrupt his rambling, but she moves slow and gently, guiding him, and he acquiesces to her lead. Hand lighting gingerly on the small of her back, the nervousness melts away, replaced by a sudden need for closeness. He steps into her, his hands moving to her hips to pull her into him, and he deepens the kiss just a bit, stoking the flames, ripening them for forging. He is slow and methodical, a student forever learning and seeking knowledge, and he mimics her movements against him perfectly, taking a crash course in making out from this petite tiefling. After a spell, the need for air arises in her, and he gradually withdraws, eyes still closed, silent. A few moments pass, and then a whispered...

Wow.
His eyes slowly open, his voice quiet from awe.  ...are all kisses like that?

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 10:07 PM
she pants slightly “only if you care enough to make them that great” she leans her forehead against his chest

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 10:08 PM
Ben: I mean, you did most of the heavy lifting on that one. His hands rest on her hips, and he places his chin on the top of her head. We could always practice. He smiles.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 10:09 PM
she chuckles “in the hall or?”

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 10:10 PM
Ben: I was speaking more of in the future... His posture shifts a bit as he realizes he may have just been invited inside, and he freezes in place momentarily.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 10:13 PM
she moves her hands to his sides “have you ever cuddled someone ben?”

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 10:17 PM
Ben: Well, I mean, cuddle can mean so many things. I've definitely held stuff using my arms before. Um, if you mean like a sentient female affectionate hug while sitting or laying... No. No I have not.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 10:19 PM
she pulls back slightly, looking up at him “w-would you like to? Cuddle me that i-is”

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 10:19 PM
Ben: I-I... um... uh... I-I-I-I-I-I.... Words fail him so he just takes a deep breath, smiles, and nods.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 10:22 PM
She smiles and reaches behind her and opens the door pulling him with her before shutting the door

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 10:23 PM
Ben: He locks the door behind them.

Lase Novia Darkstar - Yesterday at 10:24 PM
Star opening the door to her room and walking out with a bit of a yawn. "what is going on out here?  She said with another yawn. Not seeing anyone She goes back to her room and lays back down.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 10:27 PM
she smiles at him and motions for him to sit

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 10:27 PM
Ben: He timidly sits on the edge of the bed.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 10:36 PM
“More kissing or cuddling?” she asks, blushing as she looks up at him

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 10:37 PM
Ben: Both. Show me. He reaches out for her. Teach me all you know.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 10:43 PM
she straddles him going in for another kiss, one of her hands on his neck and the other on his chest(edited)

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 10:46 PM
Ben: He kisses her back, a quick and adept learner, practicing the motions used on him earlier. However, he's never been straddled before, and his hands just lay flat on the bed as he is unsure where is appropriate to put them. A warmth emanates from him, and she can see the irises of his eyes take on a draconic shape, glowing a bit with a deep, unearthly blue.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 10:57 PM
she moves his hands to her hips and she wiggles in anticipation as she kisses him

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 11:07 PM
Ben: The wiggling causes his eye to glow bright sky blue, and she will find herself levitating a few inches above him, the distance causing the kiss to break momentarily. His breathing is rapid, his heartbeat thundering. He reaches a hand up to her cheek. I'm sorry... I'm just not used to it. I almost... He closes his eyes, composing himself. His breathing slows, and when he opens his eyes they have returned to normal. He gently lowers her back into her seat, kissing her softly. Slow. Tell me what you like... what to do. He smirks. Give me a little warning. A beat. You're... you're my first.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 11:10 PM
she nods “tell me what you think of this ok?” she places her hands on his shoulders, leaning in to kiss his neck

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 11:11 PM
Ben: He swallows a little. It's g-good... nice, I mean. Feels good. Unsure of what to do, he leans forward and begins mimicking her actions, impeaching her neck softly with his lips, savoring the feel of her skin.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 11:18 PM
she smiles and softly bites the skin barely applying pressure

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 11:19 PM
Ben: At this, he just softly moans her name.  Affyria...

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 11:26 PM
she slowly pulls back “anything you wanna try?

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 11:27 PM
Ben: He looks up at her like a doe caught in lantern light, a bit daunted by the question. After a few moments, he takes a deep breath.  Yes. Lie on the bed and close your eyes.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 11:29 PM
she get up and lays next to him closing her eyes

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 11:30 PM
Ben: Do you trust me?
I just want you to know that I'd never do anything to hurt you. Do you trust me?

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 11:31 PM
her hips wiggle slightly “yes”(edited)

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 11:37 PM
Ben: Good. He takes the sheet from the bed and blindfolds her with it. Soon, she'd hear the jingle of chains and feel the soft velvet of fur-lined manacles go around her wrists, securing them to the headboard, a similar feel springing up on her ankles, spreading her legs as they are fastened to the bottom bed posts. He leans forward, kissing her earlobe softly, whispering gently.  You're safe with me. Soon, her senses of hearing and touch heightened by the missing sight, she feels lips very softly kissing her left arm, trailing down to the inside of her elbow and to her wrists, then back down again, covering her arm. As this happens, she also feels kisses on her right arm, and soon after, both legs, starting at the thigh and working down. She would then hear four of the same voice speak in unison.

You're safe with us.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 11:46 PM
she moaned softly as her tail curled around her thigh “ben” left her lips in a whisper

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 11:47 PM
Ben: The attentions on her left arm would cease only so he could kiss her lips gently. He smiles, nuzzling her nose with his. How does that feel?

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 11:49 PM
she whimpers  “i i.. i dont... more”

OmnipresentRage - Yesterday at 11:50 PM
Ben: He kisses her again, the sole bit of peace from the sensation of having one's entire body kissed at once._ Tell me what you want.

SleepyPup - Yesterday at 11:53 PM
she pants lightly “more..”
May 23, 2018

OmnipresentRage - Today at 6:43 AM
Ben: He smiles warmly as he kisses her again, the other three working on her limbs adding gentle tongue lashings to their attentions. Ben himself returns to her free arm, lingering in the sensitive spots of her skin, such as the tender inside of her elbow and kissing up to her fingertips.