Guilding

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa snorts. "Be hard on him, but not too harsh. Remember, what happened before you get together is far more his business than yours. As long as none of it comes back. Remember, whatever path he took wound up leading him to you. If it works out between you, be thankful for that. Doesn't mean you completely let him off the hook for it, but too much will drive him away, too."

[Anastasia]

"...I suppose some men are more tolerant of that than others," Lorathana finally says, "Jarem seems to have thick skin, though."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Doesn't mean he'll agree that it's your business. Just keep in mind he's the master of his own life and don't push too hard and you'll be fine. Where's he taking you tonight?"

[Anastasia]

"The beach," Lorathana says, rather shortly. "There had better not be any other women there."

[Iron Dragoon]

What's that? Restaurant or something?

[Anastasia]

No, the beach. As in the shoreline. Where there's sand and water.

[Iron Dragoon]

Small phone screen. Read it as breach.

"I'm sure there will be. I doubt it's a private beach. But keeping his eyes on you is your responsibility. What do you plan to wear?"

[Anastasia]

Ooooh, explains it.

"I'm...debating," Lorathana says at last, "Do I need to push it to keep his attention or play harder to get and entice him? If he's so experienced and worldly, I'm not sure which tack I should try." She looks away and down, one arm holding her other.

[Iron Dragoon]

"Elegence and poise. I think you should go with a stylized one piece and a semi-see through sarong. A one piece cut to show skin on the hips and a bit of cleavage."

[Anastasia]

A longer pause, "You think so," Lorathana asks, "You think that will get his attention without being too much?"

[Iron Dragoon]

"I didn't say bare it all. Just show some hips and a bit of cleavage. If you don't like how much it shows, well, use the sarong."

[Anastasia]

"Alright then," Lorathana agrees, "I'll try that. Is there anything else, ma'am?

[Iron Dragoon]

"Make sure he's the one getting you drinks and food."

Alyssa grins. "And have fun."

[Anastasia]

A nod and from there...

Next move?

[Iron Dragoon]

Hunting down that spell. A quick trip with Emily to Brightwater seems most likely. Small and low-key.