- Joined
- Jan 14, 2009
- Location
- Canada
Harrison looked up sharply at the sound of breaking glass in the kitchen. That rarely bode well for anyone involved. He stood quietly, and leaned over to check on her. He was running her hand under water, and looked as though she might have cut herself. Well, that wasn't what he had planned, but it was something that he could work with. Knowing it would only get in the way from here, and that it was yet another statement of intent, he removed his suit jacket. He very carefully hung it up, and silently promised swift and vicious death to the cat that had come to be here if it clawed the jacket. Made of the absolute finest Super 250 wool, and hand tailored by the master himself, William Fioravanti, the suit was one of his favourites. Granted, he owned eight more just like it, he still deplored the waste of such! At just over fifteen thousand for each suit, they had been a significant investment for him at the time.
Of course now, with his standing, he could afford to replace it easily, but he'd simply rather not. He squared his shoulders, and started to pad towards the kitchen. He did have to smile a little. There was something inherently satisfying about the pursuit of a younger woman. Satisfying, and instinctual, as old as man itself was. And there were times when a person had to just stop fighting basic biology and instinct, and just embrace the fact that people were still basically animals at heart. Nonetheless, he could practically hear Lloyd's voice in his mind, calling him a cradle-robber, and a dirty old man. And he also pretty sure that Lloyd was right at this point. Around a decade separating them, it was almost scandalous. And that actually spurred him on a little. Life without some scandal and risk becaem stagnant, and thusly became boring. And he had become so very very good at controlling the risks he took in this world.
He stepped into the kitchen carefully, seeing the spot of spilled alcohol, and the stance that Esther had. It wasn't hard for him to pick out what had happened. She'd been drinking quite well after all, and she didn't have the body mass to absorb too much. Some people just didn't develop a tolerance like others. His original plan needed to be adjusted, but he was willing to work around it. He stepped around her faintly, and rest a hand on her hip that stuck out. It was both to let her know he was there, and also to make sure she maintained her balance.
"Esther. You seem to have hurt yourself. Please, let me help you with that." He offered. His voice was differenct than before. It was lower, a little fainter, a slightly husky edge to it. Inviting really. It was not the most subtle option that he could have used, but he was ready to make a move, and ready to accept one from her if she beat him to it.
Of course now, with his standing, he could afford to replace it easily, but he'd simply rather not. He squared his shoulders, and started to pad towards the kitchen. He did have to smile a little. There was something inherently satisfying about the pursuit of a younger woman. Satisfying, and instinctual, as old as man itself was. And there were times when a person had to just stop fighting basic biology and instinct, and just embrace the fact that people were still basically animals at heart. Nonetheless, he could practically hear Lloyd's voice in his mind, calling him a cradle-robber, and a dirty old man. And he also pretty sure that Lloyd was right at this point. Around a decade separating them, it was almost scandalous. And that actually spurred him on a little. Life without some scandal and risk becaem stagnant, and thusly became boring. And he had become so very very good at controlling the risks he took in this world.
He stepped into the kitchen carefully, seeing the spot of spilled alcohol, and the stance that Esther had. It wasn't hard for him to pick out what had happened. She'd been drinking quite well after all, and she didn't have the body mass to absorb too much. Some people just didn't develop a tolerance like others. His original plan needed to be adjusted, but he was willing to work around it. He stepped around her faintly, and rest a hand on her hip that stuck out. It was both to let her know he was there, and also to make sure she maintained her balance.
"Esther. You seem to have hurt yourself. Please, let me help you with that." He offered. His voice was differenct than before. It was lower, a little fainter, a slightly husky edge to it. Inviting really. It was not the most subtle option that he could have used, but he was ready to make a move, and ready to accept one from her if she beat him to it.