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[Subtlety had its time and place- this was not one of those occasions. It's also not the first time that Bela has been hit on in her place of work. The only difference being is that this time, it was much faster than other attempts.]
Yeah? Maybe I could do something about that.
[With a smirk, Bela rests her arms on the counter and leans in slighly closer to him, maintaining eye contact.]
Name a thing.
Yeah? Maybe I could do something about that.
[With a smirk, Bela rests her arms on the counter and leans in slighly closer to him, maintaining eye contact.]
Name a thing.
[ That's James on a normal day, he doesn't like to waste time and sees even less reason to show his interest in a place like this. Granted, he might've been less public about it given they're both Dominants, but at the present he doesn't care, courtesy of their little shapeshifting friend hanging high above them. ]
Your mouth would be a pretty good start.
[ There certainly would be no objections if it turned to more, but that's all James. Right now the urge he's really feeling is to kiss her. ]
Your mouth would be a pretty good start.
[ There certainly would be no objections if it turned to more, but that's all James. Right now the urge he's really feeling is to kiss her. ]
[ As he speaks, she can feel this strange pull to kiss him. Not that Bela would object to doing it in the first place, but she would have practiced caution as well, given the lack of lines down their throats. Any concerns seem to have melted away as her gaze drifts to his lips briefly, then lifts again. ]
Sounds good to me.
[ And with that, Bela closes the gap between them and presses her mouth against his, reaching over with a hand to cup the side of his face. She keeps the kiss firm, waiting to see what his reponse would be. ]
Sounds good to me.
[ And with that, Bela closes the gap between them and presses her mouth against his, reaching over with a hand to cup the side of his face. She keeps the kiss firm, waiting to see what his reponse would be. ]
[ The Gray Room is an establishment she hasn't been to in a while, but Bela trusts Huaisang's judgement and shows up on time in this number. The colder weather had prompted her to wear slightly warmer outfits, but she still wanted to look good.
When she notices Huaisang already seated at a table, Bela makes her way over to him and smiles brightly.]
Hello, darling. Don't you look gorgeous.
When she notices Huaisang already seated at a table, Bela makes her way over to him and smiles brightly.]
Hello, darling. Don't you look gorgeous.
alright then, let's pick a date. night after tomorrow. i'll meet you at 6
[Huaisang grins happily as he sees his friend, rising to kiss her cheek in greeting.] So do you. Exquisite. I like how the understated elegance of it really shows off how stunning your body is. Even amidst all the beautiful people in Duplicity, you really do stand out.
[He gestures to her to sit, wiggling with excitement as he takes his own seat.] They have amazing cocktails here. It's such fun. We don't have anything like cocktails where I come from, so this is always a treat.
[He gestures to her to sit, wiggling with excitement as he takes his own seat.] They have amazing cocktails here. It's such fun. We don't have anything like cocktails where I come from, so this is always a treat.
[ James is usually pretty bold already, never hesitant to go for what he wants. Right now, he's further emboldened by the sudden urge he feels to kiss her, right here and now, regardless of who might be looking. That part he probably would have been more careful about, normally, but at the moment he really doesn't give a fuck.
So when she leans in to kiss him, he's quick to return the gesture. His head tilts to the side to fit his lips against hers, a hand curling around the side of her neck, slipping around to behind her head, brushing through strands of her hair. ]
So when she leans in to kiss him, he's quick to return the gesture. His head tilts to the side to fit his lips against hers, a hand curling around the side of her neck, slipping around to behind her head, brushing through strands of her hair. ]
[On Christmas Eve a delivery is at the door of a box of (untainted) chocolates - assorted creams which are, typical to the city, in suggestive shapes along with a separate box containing a white scarf and a mug with the Creeping Bomber artwork emblazoned on them in gold - and a note: Best wishes for the season! Thanks for being part of the team! Here's to great film successes in the New Year! ~ Quentin Beck]
[On Christmas, Bela will get a gift box from Steve. Inside is a warm but sexy onesie. There's a note that reads:
"Hope this keeps you warm. Merry Christmas, boss.
-Steve" ]
"Hope this keeps you warm. Merry Christmas, boss.
-Steve" ]
[A package arrives a day or two before Christmas. It contains a pair of leather rings and some mace spray and a neatly written note.
'Happy Holidays. Though these would be good if you have to punch someone again. Not really, I hope they look good and you like them. The mace is so you don't have to punch anyone. -Leon']
'Happy Holidays. Though these would be good if you have to punch someone again. Not really, I hope they look good and you like them. The mace is so you don't have to punch anyone. -Leon']
[ Christmas morning, afternoon, and evening, there are deliveries being made, and Elle has plenty to give. Bela receives a large tin of chocolate chip cookies. There is a card that reads:
"I hope you have a wonderful holiday and a lovely new year! Elle 💗" ]
"I hope you have a wonderful holiday and a lovely new year! Elle 💗" ]
[ Her other hand rests against the counter to brace herself, and It isn't long until Bela is parting her lips, intending to deepen the kiss. She runs a thumb over his cheekbone at the same time, wanting to touch wherever she could reach.
Anyone could walk into the cafe from the street right now and it probably wouldn't stop her- she's so focused on the kiss and how his mouth felt against hers, the way his fingers moved through her hair. ]
Anyone could walk into the cafe from the street right now and it probably wouldn't stop her- she's so focused on the kiss and how his mouth felt against hers, the way his fingers moved through her hair. ]
[ Good to see that neither of them really care that much about whether or not anyone sees them. It's a risk, now that Tumenalia's over, but James is willing to take his chances.
Her mouth is warm, sweet, and eager to meet his own, and he can't possibly deny himself the pleasure. He's hungry for the kiss, more than he ever is with a stranger, and he hums approvingly into her mouth, tongue delving deep and brushing against her own. His fingers weave further into her hair, stroking and gently tugging, since she seems to like that. ]
Her mouth is warm, sweet, and eager to meet his own, and he can't possibly deny himself the pleasure. He's hungry for the kiss, more than he ever is with a stranger, and he hums approvingly into her mouth, tongue delving deep and brushing against her own. His fingers weave further into her hair, stroking and gently tugging, since she seems to like that. ]
Oh, you. [Her smile widens at the words, ducking her head slightly.] Thank you so much for saying so, Huaisang. What lovely compliments to receive.
[She presses a kiss to his cheek before sitting opposite him, making herself comfortable in the chair.]
It's been a while since I've truly indulged in a few cocktails. Between various responsibilities and well, goings on in the city, I've been so busy. So this is badly needed. For the both of us.
[Picking up the cocktail menu, she scans it quickly to decide what to try first.]
What do you recommend?
[She presses a kiss to his cheek before sitting opposite him, making herself comfortable in the chair.]
It's been a while since I've truly indulged in a few cocktails. Between various responsibilities and well, goings on in the city, I've been so busy. So this is badly needed. For the both of us.
[Picking up the cocktail menu, she scans it quickly to decide what to try first.]
What do you recommend?
[ The attention to her hair pulls a soft sound from Bela, and she doesn't pull back from the kiss, giving as much as possible into it. Her tongue continues to roll along his, trying to explore his mouth at the same time to find out what he liked. With another sound, she moves the hand at his cheek to slide to the nape of his neck, playing with the ends of the hair.
She has no idea who will decide to break the kiss first to catch some air, but for now, Bela feels like she doesn't want to stray too far from his lips. ]
She has no idea who will decide to break the kiss first to catch some air, but for now, Bela feels like she doesn't want to stray too far from his lips. ]
[Just like he'd promised, he goes shopping for a suit, finding a nice black suit with a dark grey dress shirt. Since they'll be walking, he has a long, dark overcoat on, cutting a very dashing figure.
He'd gotten to the spot they decided to meet at just a little bit early, popping his collar against the chilly evening air as he waits for her.]
He'd gotten to the spot they decided to meet at just a little bit early, popping his collar against the chilly evening air as he waits for her.]
[Underneath her winter coat, Bela is wearing this. Sexy and slinky, as promised. Just not ideal in the cold air without a coat. She's been looking forward to the evening since they decided upon it, wanting a chance to have a proper dinner and get to know Leon at the same time.
Bela spots him from afar and makes her way over, giving Leon a bright smile.]
Hi. I hope you weren't waiting too long.
Bela spots him from afar and makes her way over, giving Leon a bright smile.]
Hi. I hope you weren't waiting too long.
Everything. [It's a dangerous question to ask Huaisang. He's an enabler by nature.] One of everything.
[He gives Bela a wicked grin, all playful challenge, though he doubts she'll take him up on the gambit. That's a lot of alcohol, even if they're sharing, even with Huaisang's increased metabolism.]
[He gives Bela a wicked grin, all playful challenge, though he doubts she'll take him up on the gambit. That's a lot of alcohol, even if they're sharing, even with Huaisang's increased metabolism.]
Not long at all. [He puts his arm around her waist so he can guide her closer for a light kiss, smelling faintly of a cologne that nicely compliments his natural scent.] You look stunning.
[He offers her his arm with a smirk, playing up the fancy gentleman role.] Shall we?
[He begins strolling them toward the restaurant.]
[He offers her his arm with a smirk, playing up the fancy gentleman role.] Shall we?
[He begins strolling them toward the restaurant.]
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