Thread: In Secure Relations (Cordelia x AlluringEnigma)

It was interesting. The woman before Josephine seemed to be almost as awkward as she herself felt. Not accepting a simple, flirtatious compliment and instead growing almost bashful. Despite the social norms that told Josephine she should continue to flatter her date, make her blush and feel like some fairy princess. Like the ginger could never deserve such a woman as her. She chose to let it drop. Mostly to keep the comfort of Olivia in mind and she didn't want to be one of those dates that ruined everything because she was forceful. No, it had been too long and she didn't want to risk this wondrous opportunity to go without her best efforts being put forth. Which was the precise reasoning behind a flight of beers. It was an odd choice, but she often found that she could learn something about someone based off of their palate. Sweets versus Savory. Not to mention, this was not a time for drab and commonplace decisions. She wanted to be a ghost that Olivia couldn't put out of her mind. Haunting her subtlety, with something different... something that brought her back time and time again. If even to just be in each other's company. She liked starting out like this, it was easy and innocent. It let them chit chat, know who the other was, while also making immediate decisions about the other. Judgments on what would or wouldn't work. The simple question, what she did for a living. Her surface job was boring and making it sound exciting would be too like the man at the table behind her. Trying to impress his girlfriend with his business prowess. He sounded like a child showing off a new toy that he'd yet to figure out himself. That was not acceptable to Josephine while wooing someone that was far more intelligent than the girl cooing sweetly at everything he said. She preferred this to be her moment to perhaps ease the nerves in Olivia's grayish eyes. Bring her down from that high up pedestal that she didn't want to be on. Oho... I haven't modeled in a moon's age. Came the bemused, dramatic response. Adding to the flair of it all, she flipped some hair over her shoulder. In all seriousness, I work in sales at a security company. It's not glamorous, but it pays the bills and I find that I'm rather good at it. Her eyes never broke their stare into Olivia's, watching for any sign of discomfort. There was nothing to hide in her statement, but there was a small sneaking suspicion that she was still making her just as nervous as before. Sales was the last thing most people anticipated to hear someone like Josephine did for a living and it was a perfect cover. The most exciting thing that can happen in my day is that I either make gain a big client. Or, I lose a client to another company. Honestly, I rarely lose one, but I think that's because all my clients are men. We all know how easy they are to lead around . Josephine chuckled, her hands idly playing with her menu on the table. It was better than her tapping on the table. This looked more like the nervous tick it was than impatience, too. Her fingers rubbed against the side of the menu a couple more times and finally, the flight arrived at their table. Set out in order EOS Hefeweizen, Helles Creek Lager, Agave Wheat, Vanilla Bean Blonde Ale, Raspberry Sournova, and a Breakfast Stout. If Olivia likened the redhead to Athena, then she was most certainly Josephine's Odysseus at this moment. Managing to capture the notice of the typically dispassionate goddess. Instead of helping answer the question first, Paul had stepped in with the generally correct response, beating her to the punch. By generally correct, it basically came down to if the person cared to follow it. There was a small tug of a frown at the corner of her lips, but she refused to let it fully manifest and it was gone before it could be registered by anyone. Her hand reached out for the list and showed Olivia the layout. Well, there's technically a right and a wrong way. Start with the lights and work towards the darks like it's laid out here and Paul suggested.... but personally, I'm a bit of a hedonist... and pick up whichever catches my fancy first. Like you . She winked, reaching for the Vanilla Bean sample and took a small sip. It was definitely a sweeter beer. It's like Christmas in a cup! Just a little hint of cinnamon and spices! Here. Josephine held the drink out for Olivia to take, being quite careful to ensure their fingers gently grazed against each other's while passing off the small glass. Her smile expressed just how practiced of a move that was for her. The feel of soft skin to soft skin in such a brief second. This was one of her favorite ways to help garner more attention from her date. The small gestures that built upon one another. You werent kidding! Just like Christmas! Came Olivias response after taking a sip. It was good to see that she liked the drink, something to file away. She liked sweeter drinks. You go ahead and enjoy that one Im going to try. This one. Always been a fan of darker beers She plucked the glass with the breakfast stout up. It tasted like a smooth coffee, luscious and rich. It actually was rather pleasant, despite her typical desire to have chocolate stouts. She offered it to Olivia and watched the way her nose wrinkled and she made a face of disgust. Nope. All yours. The drink was handed back immediately, making Josephine laugh a little. Alright, fair enough. Theyre not for everyone. I admit. She murmured, sipping from the small glass with a playful gleam in her eyes. Her finger tapped on the glass of the Raspberry beer. That ones fruity. You try it first. I bet youll like it. Well, yes, fruity, but also sour. Would this be misconstrued as a prank? Possibly, but it was too good of an opportunity to pass up. She set the stout down and picked up the Hefeweizen to try. As Olivia picked up the Raspberry Sournova, there was a second that Josephine held her breath, waiting for it. There it was, a bigger sip than she was probably wanting to take. And the way her face contorted and she cringed while her body tried to shake off the feeling, setting the glass down quickly. Only to shove it away. It brought a hearty laugh from the redhead. Im sorry, Im sorry! It was too easy! She said, trying to halt her giggle fit. That was adorable! Though, the look on Olivias face was still far too amusing to stop her. You mean you tricked me? Im betrayed! Thats it, date over. Olivia finally managed to find the humor in her unpleasant experience, laughing as well. This was good, the flight was helping to bring some of their nerves down. Oh noooo! Is it that bad? Josephine asked, picking it up and taking a sip. She coughed and set it down at the edge of the table as though it had deeply offended her for existing. I think that was rather pleasant aha. Not sure why you didnt like it. Once the laughter calmed down a little and they were drinking the ones they had previously been enjoying. Also, don't think I'm going to forget... what is it you do for a living, Olivia? I told you about my dull job... I am curious what such a lovely woman like you does for a living. Last edited Jan 28, 2019