Mateo
Turning a corner up and into the blessed familiarity of the Falling, the moored skyships beginning to pop up all around them, Mateo already seems to be coming back to himself a little. Or perhaps it's just the addition of his friend's discomfort that's allowing him to break away from his selfishness, but either way, he hobbles a little quicker to draw even with Everest.
"It is true that some people are naturally more inclined towards physical contact," he agrees - he's one of them, hey, hello. "But that is not just a gesture of appreciation, it can also be a sign of physical attraction. I believe those patrons may have been trying to flirt with you, Ever." He says it like an apology, though it's accompanied by a dimpled smile. "It is quite common in taverns. You are off limits because you are staff, and that simply makes you more tempting."
"It is true that some people are naturally more inclined towards physical contact," he agrees - he's one of them, hey, hello. "But that is not just a gesture of appreciation, it can also be a sign of physical attraction. I believe those patrons may have been trying to flirt with you, Ever." He says it like an apology, though it's accompanied by a dimpled smile. "It is quite common in taverns. You are off limits because you are staff, and that simply makes you more tempting."
I wanna wake up
Can't even tell if this is a dream
Can't even tell if this is a dream