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 Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 5:42 am
Corny
Torsten opened his mouth to object, but held back. That was what Ali was used to; people treating her as a family name rather than as her self. He couldn't help thinking back to the tavern. She had seemed completely caught off guard when he had asked her what she wanted out of life. "Sounds like we'd both be in some deep s**t," he chuckled, feeling himself relaxing again. "Ahh, don't you worry, Ali. I ain't mad at ya. You make it sound like I had it easy. My parents set me on a path that I'm all in to follow. Wanting somethin' different can't be easy..." His grin finally broke free as he walked over and clapped Ali on the shoulder much as he had the first time. "Doesn't matter anyway. I know you as Ali, and no fancy dress is gonna change that."
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 5:42 am
It would be a lie to say that Alinta's cheeks didn't warm at the contact and Torsten's words. "It better not change that." She managed finally with a small grin. "As it is, I suppose that just means there's a bit about each other we still have to understand. Mine just happened to involve some fancy dresses while yours is a bit more military inclined." She teased lightly before glancing back towards the party and then towards Torsten. "They're still going, what about a walk in the garden? This delicate lady needs plenty of fresh air, after all."
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 5:42 am
Corny
Torsten nodded. "If we all understood everyone all the time, life would be pretty damned dull." He glanced back at the party with a smirk. Everyone acting the same, trying to get everyone else's attention. Dull. He nudged Ali lightly to tease. "Just don't go expectin' me to try understandin' you by wearing one of those frufru suits. Looks like it would choke me with those frills." The invitation to walk further earned another smile and a nod. "We'll make sure you get as much air as you need. Gotta let you have time ta get your lady nerves back under control."
He held out his arm to escort Ali again, his eyes snapping to the unconscious gesture. He raised a playful smirk to Ali and kept his arm out. "Too fancy?" He wouldn't be hurt if she turned it down, but he certainly wouldn't complain if she took his arm again either...
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 5:42 am
"Pfft." Alinta chuckled. "You sure? Could be very impressive looking though most in my family prefer more traditional silk attire." The flowing silks, the open tunics with the sashes tied together with a rope or belt. What would Torsten look like all dressed up in that? Alinta couldn't even imagine it, the very thought brought another smile to her lips. Then again could he have even imagined her in something like this until tonight? Far too fancy indeed. Still, she could only shake her head before taking his arm. "If we're doing this then I suppose I should continue walking as a lady would. Thank you for your aid tonight, sir." She teased quietly, relieved that somehow things hadn't blown up when her cover was busted as it was.
[Alinta 10]
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 5:42 am
Corny
"Impressive ain't the word I'd use." It was difficult to imagine him squeezing into one of those getups, but what he could imagine was unpleasant! Oof! He liked taking care of his personal appearance, but he had his limits! He was much more at ease in a guard uniform. He was pleased as could be to be Ali's escort once again, taken in by the mental boost that came from escorting a pretty lady. Encounters like this were sure to be rare though. Guarding in this sector was kept more for certain cases rather than the general guard. He might see her in her "runner" garb again if he was lucky.
..He could imagine his brother was having a mental breakdown in that ballroom, and that just made his grin all the brighter.
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