" It is always amusing to meet the gaze of someone who stands closer to me. "
" It would be rude to decline the invite. "
" With all due respect I have for your words and the pretty lips of the speaker, but what you said is at the same level of a foreign language-- I do not know what an hollow is, nor a high eber. . . ? ether aptitude. " He reached for the drink and, without questioning, took a sip out of the glass.
" Speak up then. " He said-- a decisive tone, firm and calm, the sort of voice one would expect to hear from a ruler. Yet, he lacked the arrogance, despite his words sounding like an order it was clear that there was no intention of commanding another. He just spoke in a peculiar way.
As Burnice started preparing the drinks his gaze lowered slightly, following the movements of her hands for a brief moment before moving back up, once more hooked on her. “ The most naive desire to explore a place I’ve never been before, which brought a few pleasant surprises. “
“ It is a pleasure to stand in your presence, Burnice. “ The man spoke in a calm, serious tone, his voice sounding decisive and firm and his eyes hooked on the blondie. “ Start me with a few minutes of your time, and add your favorite beverage on my tab. Could you do that for me, Burnice? “
“ Tremendous, what a poor soul, even in the first lights of the morning the bar still demands her time. It might be late, but could this man ask for one last order before complete closure? Worry not, it is a simple request. “
“ Childsplay, annoying child’s play. . . if it is heat we’re talking about, your stove is cold. For someone who speaks so loudly, my hands are taking a while to get burnt. Perhaps I should raise your heat and make this entertaining at least, since you seem unable to do it yourself. “
“ Indeed, none other than you. “ The man replied with a firm tone, serious words leaving his lips as he stood quite close to her, despite that being their first encounter. “ I could use a guiding hand in this land to reach the Academy. Be kind, could you assist this old man? “
“ A pleasing wake up call, it is always a fine morning in Sumeru, scholar. You’ve open your eyes just in theme, I was looking for you. “