And it burns like a gin and I like it,
The man doesn't back down, his dark eyes absorbing the heat like coals. Although her expression is flat and controlled, his response irks her, irritation prickling at the edge of her boredom, especially when a drop of humor dares to stir from his remark. If he were to lean in closer, she might draw blood just to see the oil-slick smile fall from his face, to see his eyelashes flutter wide in pain; but whether he senses that or decides that his charms are wasted on her, he puts more space between them.
With the source of annoyance slightly farther, she hopes to enjoy her drink in peace, the glass returning to her lips right as he deigns to speak again. Her eyes don't turn to him this time, already knowing what she'll find. "Plenty of things," she remarks, drawing a sip of her drink between her teeth before finishing, "but telling you would defeat the purpose."
Thal flicks a dismissive hand towards him, only bothering to explain knowing that he can't meet the standards she holds. "Unexpected talent is more impressive than any fancy performance." She doesn't mention that unexpected power is what she really means, the quiet magic or authority that lurks beneath the surface, that can easily sneak up on people who aren't paying attention.
With the source of annoyance slightly farther, she hopes to enjoy her drink in peace, the glass returning to her lips right as he deigns to speak again. Her eyes don't turn to him this time, already knowing what she'll find. "Plenty of things," she remarks, drawing a sip of her drink between her teeth before finishing, "but telling you would defeat the purpose."
Thal flicks a dismissive hand towards him, only bothering to explain knowing that he can't meet the standards she holds. "Unexpected talent is more impressive than any fancy performance." She doesn't mention that unexpected power is what she really means, the quiet magic or authority that lurks beneath the surface, that can easily sneak up on people who aren't paying attention.
Thalassa
put your lips on my skin and you might ignite it
