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[fixyostrays]

[Ariana and Pete... no, that can’t be Pete. That’s a WOMAN. Pete has short hair and there is absolutely no way he would be caught dead in a skirt. ... ... right?

Ariana and a strange purple-haired woman are out today, and Ari’s putting make-up on her. Ari seems very happy to be, finally, doing girly things again. Clayton has apparently been

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[greatest_rival]

[Eldes hadn't meant to overhear the conversation. In fact, he was busy minding his own business, brushing his Tauros' mane when the swearing caught his attention.

Being the gentleman he was, hearing women speak so vulgarly was not something he could easily ignore, so while he tried not to pay attention, he really couldn't help it. And my, what an interesting conversation.

Now, that kind of talk wasn't necessary. She didn't look at all like a trollop. ...A tad vulgar, perhaps, but not enough to be called a tramp, of all things.]

I think you look lovely, Miss.

[Really, he should just keep his mouth shut and mind his own business.]

YER DARN RIGHT WE DIDN'T

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Orre? What, that desert place? Sounds ~exotic~.

[allyostrays]

I've heard of Orre, Ari. From what I've heard it's very, hmm. Exciting.

[greatest_rival]

Gateon Port is near the northern border of Orre, where things are a bit less exciting than the arid majority of the region. It's really not very interesting. [He chuckles, folding his arms over his chest.]

But I'm sure there are much more compelling things to talk about than Orre.

[fixyostrays]

Oh I'm certain~ Tell me anything, I'll listen.

But a place like Orre? Your girlfriend must have a thrill for danger.

[allyostrays]

She must be glad to have someone like you looking out for her.

[greatest_rival]

[Eldes clears his throat at that comment, his cheeks turning slightly pink.]

Ah- ...I'm single. [Thirty years old and still single, *sob*]

[fixyostrays]

No! Well isn't that a crime, such a charming man like yourself!

[allyostrays]

I don't believe it! [Sidelong look at Ariana. The sort that asks A) Do you like what you see? and B) Did you remember your knife if things go bad, sweetheart?]

[greatest_rival]

All this flattery is kind of uncomfortable, really. He's not used to it at all. Shaking his head, he holds up his hands and laughs nervously.]

It's not a big deal; my brother was going to inherit the family business, anyway, not me, so there hasn't been as much pressure on me... [Kind of completely missing the point there, Eldes.]

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Don't you get lonely?

[Ari shoots Pete a brief look of A) I'll tap this and B) already have four on me.

Right before she moves right up to Eldes, putting her hands on his arm.]

[allyostrays]

We'll keep you company, honey. [Except Pete, knowing his place as a wingman, "suddenly" comes to the "realization"-] Oh, drat. Ari, baby, I need to bail- I promised someone else dinner tonight. I'm so sorry!

["Petunia" turns to Eldes, giving him one last once-over.] Do take care of her. She's the number one lady in my heart.

Have fun, you two!

[And off "Petunia" goes, exiting stage left. GOOD LUCK ARIANA!!]

[greatest_rival]

[And then there was an invasion of his personal space. Eldes stiffens at both the contact and "Petunia's" words, very much aware of where this was headed, and completely uncomfortable about it. But then, he was already committed to treating them to dinner.]

...I manage well enough on my own. [Never mind how that could be misconstrued-- Wait, Petunia! Don't leave! Oh drat, now it's just the redheads.]

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Oh shoot! Well... I guess it's just you. And. Me~.

[greatest_rival]

[Well. If that's how she's going to be, he needs to set things straight right now.]

Miss Ariana, while I agree to buy you a meal, you seem to be under the impression that that includes... something else as well, which would not at all be proper. [No duh, what gave it away?] If I'm mistaken, you have my sincerest apologies.

[fixyostrays]

[Ari chuckles, grinning ear-to-ear.]

Oh, you certainly aren't mistaken. And no, I suppose it isn't "proper". I never was much of a proper girl, though.