originally posted in:The New Dojo
[i]Arty leans her head on Shadow's shoulder.[/i]
"You know, I've never been out with a guy like this before."
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"Really?" He asks, looking surprised as he puts an arm around her.
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[i]Arty cuddles closer and lets out a "purr" like sound. She immediately turns red.[/i] "Y-Yeah...ignore that."
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He looks at her with an amused smile. "Aw, I kinda liked it."
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[i]Arty does the "purr" again. She pulls herself away from Shadow and covers her face with her hands.[/i] "This is not happening...."
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Shadow frowns. "What's wrong?" The bartender continues to work on the drinks.
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"You know....the sounds I'm making. They're humiliating."
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"Oh... I thought they sounded nice." He blushes.
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[i]Arty looks up at Shadow.[/i] "Y-You think so?"
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He nods, still blushing. The bartender sets their drinks on the table.
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[i]Arty hugs Shadow lightly and pecks him on the cheek.[/i] "Thank you, Shadow."
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His face lights up like a fireworks display. "Oi, lovebirds, your drinks 're up." Calls the bartender.
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[i]Arty releases Shadow and giggles.[/i] "We're just friends, but thank you."
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Shadow smiles, taking his drink in hand. "Ready for your first drink?"
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[i]Arty takes hers.[/i] "Sure am!"
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Shadow nods, raising his glass. "I suggest you drink your first one slowly. Oya." He tilts his head back and takes a long sip.
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"What's the fun in that?" [i]She downs half the glass.[/i]
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It tastes sweet. Almost like honey with just a hint of spice. "Ah, that's a good point." Shadow downs his ale.
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[i]Arty finishes it.[/i] "Ah! That was good! What was the percent of alcohol?"
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Shadow looks at her empty glass. "About one third, less maybe?" He sets his own glass down. "Want another?"
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[i]Her eyes go wide.[/i] "A glass of wine has 8%...."
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He shakes his head. "Sorry, I meant one third ale. It's under one percent alcohol."
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[i]She sighs in relief.[/i] "Another cup please."
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The bartender nods, taking both their glasses and refilling them. "So, Artemis, you said you lived in the forest?" Shadow asks, attempting at small talk.
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"Yep. My whole clan lives in a forest on a mountain nearby."
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"Clan? As in similar to my clan?" He asks, interest peaked as he sips his ale.