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| The Good Lady in Promise Lane; Fortune Invites Ant to Chat | |
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| sugarapplesweet | Jan 23 2014, 02:56 PM Post #1 |
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Takes place after Trouble in the Sass Warning: Latter part of this log involves discussing activities of a sexual nature. Read at your own discretion. Ant: *following Oliver's directions to the letter, she arrives at Promise Lane wearing a basic disguise consisting of a long black-haired wig, mirror shades, and a heavy brown coat, she makes her way to the front entrance and walks over to the clerk* I'm here to see Fortune. Hostess: *She was reading the equivalent to an Avon magazine.**She glances over at Ant through cat-eye frames and then reaches up for a key.* New sheets on the beds, and if you want, we can bring you up some wine. Ant: No thank you. *polite smile* Hostess: Suit yourself. Oh, and you've got two hours before his first appointment, lucky girl. Ant: *slight blush, clears her throat* Good to know. Thank you. *waits for the key* Hostess: *She hands her it and flips to the next page.* Go right on up. Ant: *nods* Have a nice evening. *goes up to Fortune's room, sighs slightly* *When Fortune hears the lock turn, he sits up to go and answer the door. He's dressed in one of his silk kimonos although it's not really worn properly. Although he's not used to company like Ant, he's put on silk pants to go with it.* Fortune: Come in, come in... Sorry to get a hold on you on such short notice. *He steps back for her to come into the room. It's lavishly decorated like a Victorian garden including terrarriums and hanging baskets full of flowers. Small marble statues of a little boy and girl looking curiously at a frog on a toadstill are tucked in one corner, and in another is a white iron table and chairs for tea. The bed too is white iron, and it's done up with fine cotton and lace.* Ant: *glances around, removes her coat, whistles* Nice place....and it's fine. I figure our friend paid you a visit as well...? Sorry for not getting to warn you ahead of time.... Fortune: It's no trouble at all. *He waves off her concern and pulls out one of the chairs for her to sit on.* It'd be more dangerous if we corresponded regularly with one another. Ant: Mm-hmm. *sits* Thank you. He caught another member and I off guard on patrol. Someone he already has a grudge against. I did the first thing I could think of. Ah...d-did he....*rubs her wrist* Did he..give that bangle back...? Fortune: Oh, yes yes. That. *He reaches into his kimono and pulls it out of the pocket of his silk pants**He offers it back to her.* Safe and sound. He was wearing it, but I don't see any damage to it. Ant: *turns it over in her hands, visibly relaxes* Ah...thank you...*slips it back on*....*fingers continue to toy with it* Fortune: I won't ask where it came from or what it means to you. Some things are beyond words anyway. *smiles* As for why I called you here, it's up to you if it's about business or pleasure. *heh* Not that we'll tell your lovely man what you're doing here. Better to have him sweat a bit as long as there's nothing truly going on. Ant: *small smile* I'm not that mean...but that's not a bad idea~ As for business or pleasure...honestly, I mostly just feel bad for letting Sven loose on you without warning. Still, he seems to just want to find Rowan. I don't know if he'll force Rowan back into society or not...but we'll wait and see. His memories have been changed, and Oliver's got him in his network. Fortune: Sven's his name then? *shrugs* And it's no trouble. He got a bit rough, but I don't think he was expecting me to be able to physically match him. He settled down and left after I told him I wasn't taking any gruff. As for Rowan... if need be, Sweet Baby will get him out of harm's way again. Ant: *nods*....Hopefully now he'll go back to leaving our people alone... His ex, one of ours, is currently a sobbing ball of feline misery, and I've got two people currently out of commission. Fortune: Funny how two boys can make such a mess of things. *chuckles* But then, I suppose that's how it always is concerning the younger folk. Ant: *nods, smiles* No kidding. *sighs* Though folks our age aren't often much better. Fortune: Of course not, or the younger ones wouldn't be in this mess with us. I'm not really a man of politics, though, more of business. Ant: *nods* You seem to be doing quite well for yourself, at least. Fortune: That's because I know how to network. I might not be a Normal myself, but I think it's more important in the Slums than the Inner City. Ant: No kidding. My cafe, when it was running, wouldn't have survived without the support I got from other businesses. The people in the Slums, most of them, are good folk. Fortune: They are, and that's why I chose to stay here. I've been oftened many jobs like this in Thea's Plaza and elsewhere, but I turn them down every time. Of course, I also enjoy my freedom here which reflects poorly on me, I'll admit. Ant: *soft laugh* Not at all. Freedom is....far more important than most people realize. You don't really know how much you need it until it's been taken away. Fortune: Exactly, and as a User, the Slums offer me freedom. Normals have to stay and scrape by to survive. To balance the two, I spend most of my time working with Normal drag queens and prostitutes, but it's not all that comforting to me. Not these days. Ant: Mm-hmm. Hopefully...we can still fix things. The system isn't broken after all. It was designed this way. So if we want things better, we need to implement a better system. Fortune: Of course. *pauses* Tell me, how many connections do you really think you have in the Slums? Be honest now. Ant: About forty, maybe forty-five? Something around there and not nearly as many as we used to have but...we have to be more careful these days... Fortune: Fair enough. How would you like to add ten or more to that number? I can't promise you all of my contacts, but it's an option if you want to take it. Ant: *smiles* That would be very helpful. Anyone you could recommend would be a great asset. Fortune: Then I'll come up with a listing and send it through Maitho to Oliver. It's safer than putting their names on paper. Ant: Of course. I greatly appreciate everything you've done for me. Fortune: It's no trouble. I would've offered sooner, but then Maitho got himself arrested. I didn't want to stick my neck out, and I was sure my allies didn't want to either. Ant: Mmm. And...I am sorry about that, but...at the time, I was barely involved myself save for keeping some secrets... Fortune: It's not your fault. He warned me that it would happen, and if I didn't know any better, I'd say he wanted it to. As for the reason, you'd have to ask him yourself. Ant: Part of me is curious....but a larger part just does not want to know.... Fortune: Is it because of where he wanted to go? Ant: Mm-hmm.... Fortune: ...then we won't dwell on it. There must be other things you'd rather discuss. Ant: There are....*blushes*....H-how does one...I mean...how might I....g-go about telling someone that I might be interested in...f-furthering a relationship.....j-just a little...? Fortune: *He stares at her for a minute, curious about the colors her aura is turning, and then he chuckles.* Depends on what you mean by "furthering." You guys are at least to kissing, or was that a one time deal in that safe house? Ant: W-we're at that that l-level, yeah...a-and I've gotten a little more comfortable with him being a b-bit handsy.....but...i-if I wanted to d-do something...j-just for him...*covers face with hands* T-this is humiliating.. Fortune: Take a deep breath and calm down, Ant. *pauses* Or do you prefer Annie? I'm sorry, I've heard both. Ant: *takes a breath* I like Annie but Ant's sort of...stuck. Fortune: *smiles* Annie it is then. *hums* As for how to further it along, it's really up to you how comfortable you are. And if you really want to go for it, rather than thinking you should. Ant:...I do. I...I want to. It doesn't scare me...like it used to. I know I can trust him. So I...I want to do this kind of stuff with him...even if it takes me a while to get really comfortable with it. Fortune: Then start out slow... and make sure that he's doing some of the work too. *chuckles again* Not that I don't think he's got a few ideas himself. Ant: *nods* Yeah.....I just...it's a bit embarrassing too...being my age and having never willingly done...a-anything like this...even with people I care about.... Fortune: *He reaches across the table and puts his hand on her arm.* Honey, I have a lot of clients that are older than you and have never done anything with anyone before either. You're fine. *pulls away* Honestly, for you, I wouldn't suggest going all the way, but some more of that "handsy" business should get you more comfortable. Or just have him be a real gentleman and service you first to find what you like. Ant: *blinks*....Y-you can....do that to girls....? Fortune: ...... *Okay, one step at a time.* All right, let's start with what you know about sex. Right? Ant:.....A-alright...*looks down*...I...it's not like...I've never done it at all just.....not...willingly.... Fortune: *He doesn't make a face or even a sigh. He doesn't mean to lack sympathy, but it's such a sadly common story to him now.* So you only know the male end of it. Ant:....*nods*....Mostly I tried to tune out what I could but....I know what makes guys...feel good...*shaking slightly, takes a breath, really REALLY wants a drink but she's not going to ask for one. Not this time.* Fortune: I might not be a woman myself, but believe me when I say that you can get a lot of pleasure from it yourself. Really, sex is barely the di- penis and vagina meeting up. *He's fine talking about this, but he's trying his best not to be crude.* Ant: Mmm...*nods, calming down a little* Fortune: That's why I suggested letting him get a little bit more touchy feely, but his tounge would do too if you're feeling a little brave. Ant: *blushes again but nods* O-okay.... Fortune: Sorry, hard to advise without giving an example. Ant: *blushes more at the thought* It's f-fine....we can...f-figure things out...I just...want to know how to tell him t-that...I want to do this sort of thing...w-without...well....without...looking like an idiot... Fortune: Best way to tell anyone anything for those situations? Actions really do speak louder than words, after all... but don't think you have to do a reach around or something. Ant:....A...a what..? Fortune: Reach around and take a hold of him. Ant:........*blinks blankly* Fortune: *sighs* You'd reach around the front of him and grab his manhood. Can't get more straight forward than that. Ant: *turns bright red* I s-suppose you can't.... Fortune: *chuckles* No one says you have to do that, but there's a lot to be said about being subtle. Ant: Okay.....what would you recommend....? Fortune: Biggest thing? Don't be afraid to be a little physical. Even a hug can be a little more suggestive if done without a bra. Ant: *blushes slightly, nods*....G-got it....Anyway, your first client will be coming soon, right? I should get back. Fortune: Of course, of course. *He stands and offers his hand.* Sorry if I wasn't much help, but do tell me how it goes. Ant: *blushing still, nods and shakes his hand* I will...thank you for everything. *small smile* Hopefully we can do this again soon. Fortune: I would hope so. Take care when going home. Ant: I will. Have a nice night. *fiddles with bangle again* And....this was a gift from Aidric...I know you probably don't care much, but....thank you for caring for it. It is unbelievably precious to me. Fortune: It was a pleasure. I'm only sorry that you felt the need to give it to that boy. Ant: *nods* Same here....take care, Fortune. *stands, puts on coat, and heads out, taking the key with her, returns it to the desk and goes back out into the cold night* |
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