There is no such thing as a bad idea.
He doesn't comment how everyone is essentially the same, easily swayed by pretty words and compliments. It's how he's managed to make it this long in his line of work, sweet-talking his way through debts and unmet expectations when things don't go quite his way. That, and his ability to read between the lines, knowing when to push his luck and when to back off. And as Flora smothers the amused smiles and laces her voice in playful sass that's like sweet honey to his ears, Ace shrugs his shoulders, the movement and subsequent grin made more obvious given their proximity. "I'm willing to show you a sneak peak if you ask nicely."
Then he's moving to prep the equipment, securing the harness to himself before checking Flora's. He tugs and adjust the straps with confident strength, letting the motions jostle her a little just to prove a point then stepping back to make his way over the railing of the Sugartide. Just before his face lowers from view, he pauses, a cocky grin and knowing wink accenting the twinkle in his eyes. "That's because you haven't seen all of me yet." Skills and physicality aside, the unicorn shift is more than fitting, but he'll let her imagination run wild.
Rock climbing isn't part of Ace's daily routine, but he's familiar and nimble enough to make the descent look easy, landing promptly on the outcropping without any difficulties. His eyebrow raises in teasing question as he looks up to where she stands on the deck. "Think you can make it down here on your own, or do I need to give you a hand, your highness?" He wouldn't mind an excuse to get his hands on her.
Then he's moving to prep the equipment, securing the harness to himself before checking Flora's. He tugs and adjust the straps with confident strength, letting the motions jostle her a little just to prove a point then stepping back to make his way over the railing of the Sugartide. Just before his face lowers from view, he pauses, a cocky grin and knowing wink accenting the twinkle in his eyes. "That's because you haven't seen all of me yet." Skills and physicality aside, the unicorn shift is more than fitting, but he'll let her imagination run wild.
Rock climbing isn't part of Ace's daily routine, but he's familiar and nimble enough to make the descent look easy, landing promptly on the outcropping without any difficulties. His eyebrow raises in teasing question as he looks up to where she stands on the deck. "Think you can make it down here on your own, or do I need to give you a hand, your highness?" He wouldn't mind an excuse to get his hands on her.
Only Poorly Executed Awesome Ones.
Ace
