Thirty-third

[modraed]

Say what you will about brawling, but I feel a few bruises and scrapes suit me. Enhances my roguish appeal, even. Plus, people most assuredly know you mean business as a bodyguard when you look like you know how to handle yourself and defend whoever happens to be depending on you.

All in all, a good time.

Comments

[ofninefaie]

You find the most painful ways to state your masculinity.

[modraed]

In my defense I didn't start the fight. I simply ended it.

[ofninefaie]

Just how badly, big guy? Broken noses, bloodied cheeks, lawsuit coming?

[modraed]

There was blood spilled on both sides, and considering the fight was started in a public place if the bloke sues me after he threw the first punch I will laugh.

[ofninefaie]

Manly, very much so. Was there an actual reason or were you just testing spears? So to speak.

[modraed]

He did not appreciate my inviting someone deserving of a gentleman's attentions out for a friendly drink.

[ofninefaie]

Jealous husband, Gerard? This is sounding more and more like a movie plot.

[modraed]

More like undeserving, jealous former husband, Diva. Sounds like an enjoyable movie in my opinion.

[ofninefaie]

Then go ahead and take its place, sweetie. Insert flowers and chocolates, be a gentleman. Sounds like LadyHawke at its best.

[modraed]

I can be quite the gentleman, amusing as that may seem, though I tend to save romance for certain special situations.

[ofninefaie]

Why would it be amusing? Rare, yeah, not that many around. Kinda sad, actually.

[modraed]

Some see no point in manners anymore. Too rare, chivalry is a lost art.

[ofninefaie]

Don't need to tell me that twice. The idea of courting? Reduced to hey, cutie, want to go up?

[modraed]

It's rather disgusting the way people treat each other in this day and age. Courtly ideals were where it was at.

[ofninefaie]

Old-fashioned guy, are we?

[modraed]

One could say that.