Andrej had not been to the village's service house in some time. There had been ladies enough that there had not been a need. But Anne of Cleves was different. Despite her having been married, Andrej was not certain she had experience of physical intimacy. He had not asked her of course - could not ask her - but he had read histories of Henry
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The wizard entered the main lounge area, his ace looking like the calm after a storm. The good-looking woman behind the bar saw him and instantly began pouring him a glass of wine.
Draco noticed Andrej, but grabbed the wine before heading over to him to say hello. "Evening, your...Excellency," he said, remembering the honorific. "I don't believe we've had the pleasure of your company here before."
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"I have here been, but not recently. Not since good Robert St. Clare had charge. But I would some relaxation take and with company. Feminine company." Andrej was not certain exactly what to say. "You will excuse me, Mr. Draco, if I am unsure what to say under the circumstances. Under Jurisdiction my Chief of Security made my arrangements and with Robert there was no need. I am not certain if there is a file of my ... preferences."
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"Ah, I see. Can I offer you a drink to start?" he asked, and sat himself at one of the cushy stools at the beautiful cherry wood bar. "Some clients find it easier to say what they really want under the influence of alcohol. We have a very lovely wine today."
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Andrej did not wish to embarrass his eventual partner or himself. "Good Robert was able to send a lady without further elaboration but he ... knows my interests. I would not have a lady unwilling. Or delicate physically. I am Aznir." Draco probably did not know this. Then Andrej realized that Draco would not know what it meant, either. "That is to say, the Aznir, indeed all Dolgorukij, are much stronger than we appear. I would not hurt the lady."
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