Thread: You've got no choice (CottonCandyHaze x RocLobster)

And could you believe that she didn't know he was there? The entire time? He was right under her nose! I don't think that I could have hidden like that for so long, let alone keep the entire thing a secret. Perhaps the sex was that good? The woman across from him blushed, fanning herself. Goodness Adiyna. What? It very well could have been, I certainly don't know about Nelli's own performance in bed, however I hear that Jacob is absolutely- Hands almost as small and slight as his own silenced the male's words. I do think that's enough rum ice cream for you. The female had the brightest blush, looking around the small area for prying ears. Adiyna sighed, pushing her hands to the side. Honestly Merrill, as if anyone cares. Besides, who hasn't heard about Jacob? I bet there are even children- And silenced again. He loved Merrill, but she was about to lose a finger. Honestly, weren't they adults? She acted as if he was describing the act in full detail, right down to the size of Jacob's penis though he very well could, but it wasn't much to talk about. She was making a bigger fool out of herself than he was, had anyone been listening at all. Adiyna merely sighed through his nose and waited for the woman to collect herself and remove her hands, taking a very pointed scoop of his ice cream. Merrill dear. Yes Adiyna? Please refrain from smudging my lipstick in the future. She noticeably colored more as she nodded, which nearly brought a frown to his lips. He really wished she were more afraid of him. Now, what was this you said about those beads you were mentioning earlier? The black haired woman beamed as she started to babble about the necklace of moonstone she'd saw in a shop the other week. If there was one way to distract his feather brained - and he meant that in the nicest sense, really - friend, it was to mention shopping. He couldn't quite understand it, to be honest. Not that he particularly disliked it, just that he didn't get why she was so enamored with it. It was a nice distraction, sure, and he definitely did enjoy the finer things in life, but it was absolutely nothing to get into a tizzy over. Eventually the pair finished their desserts and journeyed to the shop in question, which luckily held Merrill's coveted beads, or she'd be inconsolable for days and, unfortunately, Adiyna was the only one who could tolerate her when she got like that. At least he got a new hat out of the deal, one that definitely complimented his outfit a lot better than the ones back at home. The woman in charge had only given him a small strange look, which he counted as yet another victory. The city was quite big, but pretty much everyone knew it's nobility, Adiyna being no exception to that rule. He could have done more to build a reputation, be known for something more than his salacious behavior - that no one had real proof of -, cold personality, and critical eye for fashion. However, that would mean he was behaving for those he'd deemed lesser than himself, which wouldn't do at all. Sure, he could do without the stares and hushed whispers that they think he doesn't hear, but that kind of meant he was doing his job correctly. As long as he could make men trip over themselves and know that the girl he just told off would go home crying later, then he was happy. It was a few hours later when the pair began wrapping up their day, Adiyna growing bored and Merrill just getting tired. I've told you about wearing heels when you want to go out. But they're so pretty, and not all of us look as lovely wearing flats as you do Adiyna. True, He blocked the swat of her fan, but you don't look nearly as bad as you think, and all wearing them does is make your feet hurt and cause you to whine. I do not whine. And Emma looks good in yellow. This drew a small giggle from Merrill, who swatted him again. You really must stop saying things like that, its why everyone thinks youre so mean. She just needs a better shade is all. Nothing bright will ever tone down that figure, but you keep telling yourself that. Another swat, but he allowed it this time, because something had distracted the androgynous figure. Upon the wall was a flyer, the picture of two bloodied figures upon the parchment. Merrill, look at this. Theres a fight today. Hed been waiting for this moment. The city didnt have enough excitement for him, lately, meaning there was a severe lack in bloodshed. This was just what needed to make things more more bearable. When hed moved into the city about five years prior, hed had both the luck and misfortune of meeting Merrill who, while being a sweet as she could be, could not stand the sight of blood and hated fighting of any kind, and thought Adiyna should be the same way. She made a point to distract him as much as she could to keep him away from the arena, so hed never once even stepped foot inside. He could only do so much for the woman, to be honest, and needed a break from her fluffy parties and shopping trips. Do you think wed make it in time? Merrill looked slightly pale. Oh dear, really Adiyna? I thought Id broken you of this train of thought- Oh come on Merrill, just one match? They barely even let them fight to the death. He actually didnt know if this was true or not. If the lad in question was dense enough to sign his wellbeing away like that, it was highly likely that they didnt survive most matches unless they were physically capable of keeping away from the more serious injuries, but he could be wrong. I just want to do this one tiny little thing, and you wont ever hear a peep about it again. Meaning shed block him out and bulldoze over whatever he says about it so hell shut up. Merrill gave the flyer a long, hard look, her lips pursed into something most, hetero-normative men would find attractive, but to Adiyna it just sort of made her look unpleasant. Fine, she said after a few minutes, handing the thing back with a sigh. Well go and see this barbaric fight of yours, but, and I mean it Adiyna, after one fight we are leaving. No ifs, ands, or buts. You have my word. And he whisked her away to a nearby aircab. If she relented this much, then he could hopefully see more visits in his future. If not, hed simply sneak off during their next group outing and endure her yelling when he returned. The Arena was a grand building, nearly as tall and far wider than any of the other places in the city. It was a lot cleaner than hed expected it to be, but that was the blessing of living in a city far away from the desert. Merrill had her mouth in a tight line the entire drive over, and it hadnt gone away even when they stepped outside the cab, but she allowed herself to be dragged inside. Because of their higher social standing meaning higher incomes, because really, there was no secret as to why nobility got the better seats at events they were allowed a far more luxurious view, mostly away from all the screaming and yelling spectators from down below, something they were both thankful for, for neither of them particularly enjoyed noisy, crowded areas. Thankfully for Adiyna, anyway they arrived just in time for the next match.