Thread: Eternal Bliss [OctopusPrince and gio-vanne]

He must admit, the pleasant exchange of words between Lady in Red and Mr. Bartender irked him a little bit but the way she smiled and the way she laughed, there was something quite... charming about it. At the time, he couldn't bring himself to put his feelings into words. Deep down he knew those feelings yet those were the ones he wouldn't dare acknowledge. Not yet. For the night, he just wanted a little fun. She mouthed a soft 'thank you' which made him smile and acknowledge the nice gesture. He, too, raised up his glass gently to give her a toast. A toast to the beautiful Lady in Red , he thought. Once more, Lucian gestured Mr. Bartender to head back to his table. Did the Lady get another glass of wine? Perhaps she wanted something more? He asked out of sheer curiosity. Ah, what I would give to a beauty wearing a color that's quite pleasing. He admired her from afar like a work of art and he spoke greatly about her to the poor bartender who could only nod at his passionate descriptions of one woman. Sir, she said you could have spoiled about eight other women here tonight, Mr. Bartender told Lucian. His words were responded to by a gentle laugh. A beauty with a humor, I see, he remarked. I believe she got her usual right after the wine. Bartender nodded. It's not exactly something she's willing to give up easily, sir. Lucian nodded as if he was understanding something for the first time. Very well. I see. Well then, he stood up and towered over the modern man for a good 6 inches or so. Thank you for kind service again tonight. You simply are marvelous. With that, he handed him a bunch of crispy green bills. Leaving his glass behind, Lucian walked towards the exit and kept his gaze right at the door. Along the way he would pass by the Lady in Red and though he didn't find the need to talk to her at great lengths, Lucian felt his curiosity getting stronger and stronger with every step he took. It had been too long since he got attracted to a mortal woman. Matters of the heart were no longer entertained because he already spent many nights cursing whoever it is who damned his soul for allowing him to watch everyone he loved die. Fooling around was easier, yes, and he paid high-class escorts for that but eventually, the sex was meaningless. A woman's body became just another daily routine. Lost in thought, Lucian only realized that he was just a few steps away from her when it was already too late to gather his composure. Ah, she was much more beautiful up close. Maybe a smile would be better on her face but despite the gloomy look, she held a natural beauty that, dare he say, was truly hard to find. The night is young, milady, but I do wish you a pleasant evening, he told her, his voice deep and low with a thick accent no one in the modern time has ever heard of. Out of respect, Lucian kept his hands inside the pockets of his coat. I believe he -- Lucian pointed at Mr. Bartender -- already told you you can have anything you want tonight. Without another word, Lucian fluidly motioned towards the exit. He didn't even bother to look back and see if she'd be curious, too. Yet right behind the exit door just outside Sky Bar, he stood. Waiting.