Thread: 91 Days: Peace Never Lasts Forever (Athene & thejohnnytype)

Patricia Pat Hunter As a waiter wove through the crowd with a still half-full tray of drinks, Alessandro reached up and grabbed two. Patrick rose an eyebrow, already asking a silent question. Luckily, the gesture didn't go unnoticed as Alessandro lowered one so it was inches away from Pat's hands. Come on. It's a birthday celebration. For real, though loosen up. Even if only a bit. Pat stared at the glass ... finally eliciting a defeated sigh. Only you could be able to come up with such a suggestion. The Veleno heir shrugged, If I worried twenty-four seven about the invisible target on my forehead ... it'd ruin me. After a bit, it would. Life's short enough as it is, ya know? Don't waste it. If nothing else? Just join me because it's never fun to drink alone. When Pat didn't immediately reach out, he made a faux pouting face which, in turn, caused Pat to scoff. You're far too old for that, he muttered, reaching up and taking the glass. Alessandro merely smirked, not saying anything out loud. The two clinked glasses and took sips of their own martinis. Ahh, birthday boy! There ya are! So, I hope you've enjoyed our gifts from earlier so far. His grin widened as he nodded happily. No problem at all. I'd like to think we're on the right track towards an incredible future between our families. It took every ounce of will power for Pat to restrain himself and avoid rolling his eyes at those words. Instead, he merely offered Andreas a polite bow of his head. You'll have to excuse him, he's not great with talking and such. This is Patrick Hunter. Pat's eyebrows twitched slightly as Alessandro received an irked glare, But, as you can note, he prefers going just by Pat. Some evenings, I swear you're purposely pulling on my leg whilst hoping you get your ass kicked. Hah! Like you could. You know I could. But for the sake of why we're here and where, I'll behave. For now, Pat quietly added, his head turning away slightly as the 'crew' of women arrived. With few other things to really look at, Pat's gaze ended up resting primarily upon the floor, silently sipping his drink all the while. It wouldn't be until Alessandro spoke up that Pat's head jerked quickly up once again. Well ... I think I'll take Lady Rosalina's offer up. Assuming any of her gals are still up for some dances. .... Huh? Well, I doubt you wanna join in, so what's the problem? You know what that answer is! Ohhhh, Alessandro replied, allowing the single word to trail off. His smirk widened as he set a hand on top of Pat's raven locks and ruffled his hair. You'll live, okay? I'm sure you'll figure a way to make the time pass. Don't do anything I wouldn't! And with that, he vanished into the crowd, causing Pat to click his tongue in annoyance. Right when another waiter arrived, the empty glass was put up on a tray. His arm would barely finish lowering before a bump caused him to stumble a few steps. His instincts to fight kicked in for the briefest of seconds however, upon seeing it was Andreas once again, he calmed himself. It's ... it's fine. Really, it is. I do appreciate the gesture though. No .... goddamnit. Don't continue to speak. Ugh ... I ... already had a drink not too long ago. Look ... A slight pause lingered as Pat briefly considered how to go about finishing the rest of their thoughts. For better or worse, they went with the most familiar method the brutally honest path. But at least there would be no doubts that Andreas was hearing anything less than the honest to gods truth. It'd just be how he'd handle it ... or not. If we're being completely, one thousand percent honest here? My presence is for one person and only one .... and they left to take up Lady Rosalina's offer. I'm talking about ... It took a bit of peering over some other taller peoples' heads and shoulders - even stepping on his tip-toes a few times - before he managed to find Alessandro. Him. I'm just the bodyguard right now. Nothing more, but certainly nothing less. And of course it would be right after he uttered such words that one of the women would approach Pat. He went quiet again, but now there was a more important matter that he had to think over. Even though what he'd just relayed to the Salvatori heir was completely sincere, it was also accurate to point out that Pat was representing the Veleno Familigia. Not nearly as well as Alessandro, nor as significantly. But he was doing so all the same. I umm ... don't know if I'd really be the best choice, m'lady. I'm not the most fun person to dance with. For that matter, I ... don't know how to. I haven't done anything with women before. The word 'anything' was purposely - and heavily - emphasized. In the best case scenario? She'd get the hint and leave him be. In the worst? Well ... he'd learn how to dance soon enough. Like it or not.