Aftereffects

[seacaptainlazlo]

*Lazlo is sitting at the base of the stairs in the manor, having fled there in the middle of the night after a single but dreadful nightmare. He's been sitting awake since, not sure who or what he's looking for, but somehow feeling better being in a place where there are more people*

*he isn't hiding, it's a pretty obvious spot to be sitting*

Comments

[lo_rider_4]

Lazlo?

What are you doing sitting here Captain?

[lo_rider_4]

No, it's probably just a coincidence even if it did happen! Never mind, Lazlo!

[seacaptainlazlo]

Uh...all right. *confused*

[lo_rider_4]

[Damn, he has to know.]

Have you been having nightmares?

[seacaptainlazlo]

Been having...? No. No, just one, last night. But I used to have them often, because of the Rune, so...it's not unusual...

[lo_rider_4]

[Lo Hak hadn't known the last bit and sort of fumbles.]

Oh, oh then never mind then. I've been having a few, but it's not like it's weird for two people to have nightmares at the same time.

[seacaptainlazlo]

Oh, I'm sorry. That's rough, Lo Hak. Is everything all right?

[lo_rider_4]

Yeah, I'm fine! Don't worry about me Captain.

Are you all right? I mean, you were just sitting there looking all depressed and stuff. Must have been a rough nightmare...

[seacaptainlazlo]

Oh...I just didn't sleep, is all. So, if your massage can put me to sleep, I would be grateful - just don't let me drown in the bath.

[lo_rider_4]

It's a compliment when I massage people to sleep. Letting them drown is bad for business. No worries, Captain ~.

[seacaptainlazlo]

I do trust you, Lo Hak. *claps a hand to his shoulder*

[lo_rider_4]

[He pauses and then smiles, the words making him feel warm inside.]

Good to hear. So! Do you want a full body or just an upper body massage?

[seacaptainlazlo]

*flushes slightly* Uh, what does 'full body' mean, exactly?

[lo_rider_4]

Oh, it means I work on your neck, shoulders, back, and legs. I avoid sensitive spots.

[Winks.]

[seacaptainlazlo]

*sigh of relief* Oh, okay. Well, I don't know if my legs are...um, bad, or not. So maybe just the rest.

[lo_rider_4]

So an upper body ~ All righty then.

Do you have a certain smell that relaxes you, Lazlo?