"So, have you two kids been enjoying yourselves? I've already asked your date, but how about you?" "It's been interesting," Nickolai asked, not feeling the 'sir' quite so much."So, have you two kids been enjoying yourselves? I've already asked your date, but how about you?" "It's been interesting," Nickolai asked, not feeling the 'sir' quite so much. "And we've been finding way to occupy ourselves." "I'm sure," Shardik commented, smiling. "Listen, I don't want to pressure you into anything, so take your time, take the day easy." Furry leaned back in her chair and stretched, making Nickolai's heart jump a little faster as she did so. He noticed Shardik give a small chuckle at his discomfort and try to cover it. Shardik noticed that as well. "Don't bother, Nickolai. Trust a man who's approaching his millenial year... It's hard to imagine a better-looking woman than one who's taking her morning stretch. Muscles defined, chest out, shoulders back, eyes closed. Truly one of the most appealing sights in the universe." Furry visibly blushed at the compliment, then picked up her glass. Before taking a drink, she did manage to say "Thank you, sir." "Nonsense... You're a fine looking femMark, Furry. Your young mel here is very lucky." P'nyssa leaned over and whispered something into Shardik's ear. He looked uncomfortable for a moment, then nodded. "I have to apologize," he said to Furry. "I have this sometimes annoying habit of being too convincing. |