Post by deoridhe on Jun 30, 2010 4:17:04 GMT -5
Jehan watched Bink move off. That hunger and the faint glow still flickering in his eyes. He drew in a slow breath as if testing the air about him . Eyes half closed as head slowly turned about. A faint smile flitting across lips at the 'scent' of happiness or lust in the air and then stopped with a frown facing the corner of the dance floor. Eyes blinked open and brow furrowed a bit as he noted the dark winged figure and he moved over to dance somewhat closer speaking to her over the music, "Hey there flutterbye."
James Binks-Rakosi takes the water given and drinks it fast. Surprisingly, he didn't make a mess over himself. with the water gulping. He set the glass down and reached into his pouch for another sucker. He ate the other one some time ago. He slurped it as he sighed and actually.. hung.. by the bar now that no one was around it. He could take in the time to pretend that he hung about bars regularly.
Deoridhe starts again when Jehan speaks so close to her. It takes a long moment for her eyes to focus on him; she is very inebriated. "Oh, Jehan... hi." She can't manage a real smile, but she pulls her lips into the shape. "Nice night, huh?" She's slurring a little, and talking while dancing distracts her enough that she stumbles over her own toes - arms spread wide to balance herself.
Jehan reached out quickly to try to catch her when she appeared to be about to fall and he tried to turn it into a slight spin as if a dance move till he could feel her get her feet back under her again," Here now careful. I think someone had a spill on the dance floor. Don't want you to fall too." He took in his breath sharply at the feel of the misery that nearly clung to her skin and had to steele himself to fight off the power he had coiled to reach to strong emotion . The one time he wasn't wearing his gloves.
Deoridhe is caught, laughing a little dryly. "Oh, yeah. I should probably sit down. I don't feel so steady anymore...." She sags a little, as if to lean against him, then abruptly straightens herself. "It would just be /too bad/ if I smacked my skull open on the dance floor, right?" She tries to reign herself in, but it's harder with the whiskey running through her veins. "End of the world, that would be." Her voice is full of an uncharacteristic sarcasm.
Jehan blinked a bit when she pulled away from him and tsked softly as he snaked a hand out to touch her hair and tuck it back from her face," Why yes...yes it would be . The green you are wearing suits you .. Despite what I am I can honestly say that seeing you bloodied in that way would not be nearly as attractive. Here, lets get you over to the chaise and let you cool off a bit. " he glanced up to see Bink guzzling water ," We can get Bink to get you some water. " even while talking he was trying to gently lead her off the floor.
Deoridhe lets Jehan lead her off the dance floor, closing her eyes when he touches her face. "No, really, I'm all right," she's already protesting, trying desperately to cling to some semblance of who she normally was around other people. "Just a really bad day," she adds, laughing a little even while a couple of tears trickle out of her eyes. "I'm not normally so... like this..."
James Binks-Rakosi after about his fifth water glass for the night, and still feeling no better, Bink let out a sigh and thanked Alejandro as he turned to make his way back to Jehan. He stood at the edge of the dance floor, patiently waiting for his time to grab Jehan's attention to let him know he was back, and still had a question for him.
Jehan gently set Zoe on the chaise and straightened her dress as he offered her a small smile," I know you are not..but you are human. Humans change often. It's ok to be human you know ." He glanced up to see Bink nearby though he looked as if he had a question . Slight tilt of head and smile given to him too . "My heart, will you get Zoe some water and then you can let me know what is bothering you too
James Binks-Rakosi opened his mouth as Jehan turned but sighed as he was given a command. It would have to wait. He nodded and turned, stepping back to the bar and waited for Alejandro's attention. He asked for his 6th water, this time with ice and thanked him. Returning with water in tow he held it for Jehan and still waited patiently.
Deoridhe settles on the couch, too blurry to be self-conscious. She smiles at Bink; at least it's a valiant attempt. "I seem to end up on this couch when I'm upset too often," she jokes, weakly, looking between them before wiping at her face with her fingers.
Jehan smiled and nodded to her," Its a good couch for that . Now just relax a moment and sip at some water . It will help some" he reached out to take the water from Bink and pressed it into her hands. He would wait till she was drinking before he would look over to Bink ," yes love?
Deoridhe takes the glass in both hands, staring at it a moment before she drinks carefully. The maneuvers take rather more attention than they usually might, something she is more than a little grateful for. Not thinking is the goal of the evening; thinking is for later. She picks out an ice cube with her fingers - or rather tries to, beginning to giggle weakly when it escapes her.
James Binks-Rakosi smiled to Jehan and gave him a little bow of his head as he spoke in turn. "I still feel not right, so I was wondering if it was ok with you if I took my time and walked home to rest?" He gave a warm smile to Deo and waved to her even. "I'm sorry its brief, Miss Zoe... but I feel the need to lie down."
Jehan lifted his head to study Bink intently for a moment and frowned slightly . Nodding slowly as he watched him," Be careful.. keep your phone close of course. I should be there before too long but if you are not feeling well for much longer will see if there is someone here that can help " he looked back to Zoe's giggle and looked puzzled at her and then smiled slightly ," Should have you take Miss Zoe with you she looks like she needs to borrow one of your animals.
Deoridhe nods at Bink vaguely, lips stretching. "S'ok, Bink. I've got my own... stuffies," she adds, to Jehan. "Shouldna drunk so much, but feels like of good. Fuzzy... everything so fuzzy." Another tear makes it way out of her eye and down her cheek as she giggles.
James Binks-Rakosi nodded gently and smiled to Jehan. It was an honest one. "ok, Jehan. You know I will. I will see you a home. Miss Zoe, please feel better." He waved to them both again as he turned and made his way out of the club. He also stopped to wave a farewell to Alejandro. despite all the hair ruffling he was a nice guy.
Jehan watched Bink go till he was lost in the people and then he looked back to her," You have been drinking a lot lately that I have noticed. It is not a good perfume for you " hand reached up to wipe away the tear and he caught himself at the brush of her pain again . gaze lifted to her face studying her ," Tell me what is wrong?
Deoridhe shakes her head, trying to not lean into Jehan's touch. "I'm just an idiot," she says, trying to smile; trying to make it not matter. "I really need to be locked up for my own safety."
Jehan shushed her softly and finally moved to sit next to her on that couch," Now now. Don't make me bite you to cheer you up . I don't think they have jails for pretty , nice young ladies with wings .
Deoridhe laughs a little. "Right now I think I'd do just about anything..." she cuts herself off before she finishes the sentence, leaning her head on his shoulder. "I can really pick them, though... first guy interested in me in years curses me, and the second one is more interested in his roommate - who convinces me to go back to their place just so I can get them together. And then /he/ tries to convince me to stick around! For dinner and a chance to watch them kiss and know any interest he had in me is just..." she gestures vaguely, "not enough to last past a couple of nights."
Jehan blinked at that and slid an arm about her though he rested hand on her hip on the dress ," Well that makes no sense.. I mean to not include you ...but then I suppose I am not as old fashioned as I should be... different upbringing. Maybe we monsters are just not so good for you . At least..it sounds like you were happier before you were wandering Wood Bourne if that.. cursed one was the first in the series. I knew I should have just taken you home the night I carried you away."
Deoridhe blinks a few times, confused, "I don't.... understand." She sighs, relaxing against him and closing her eyes. "Nah, I never had much luck with guys. I don't know why I'm even getting so upset over it all, it's not like he /owes/ me anything, for some dancing and kisses. I just wish he'd been more honest... not ..made me be the one to tell Asher that he liked him more than me." She rubs her temple against his shoulder a little, fretfully.
Jehan chuckled softly and then leaned his head to hers," I speak without thinking too much at times. Bink says it is endearing. Morion said it was exasperating. Sounds like that guy was just.. not worth the trouble anyway. I mean what sort of thing will that lead to lacking open honesty?" her hair smelled good . That realization made him think .. it wasn't her hair. He still had the Power raised from when he was feeding lightly on Bink and even nibbling at her sadness only made him hungrier." you need to not fret so.. it will make you easier prey " he softly chuckled and only half teased. " Makes me feel the need to protect you or at least keep you safe over night from the other circling sharks.
Deoridhe says, sounding wistful and sad, "But he was such a good kisser...." She blinks a little, starting to get sleepy as more of the alcohol kicks in. "At least we didn't have sex. I was soooo~ tempted, but ... it makes it easier, to not have that." She closes her eyes. "Am I really prey?" she asks, then. "Like a mouse, or a rabbit.... I guess I am." She's missing many of the subtexts of what he's saying, the quiet threat implicit in his words.
Asher looked back at the group wondering how far it was all going to get, who everyone was, and what they were. Never could tell. Ducking his head down he peered at them through his bangs before he headed along the red wall toward the bar. He was wondering why he even bothered coming here. he just didn't feel like being cooped up in the apartment any longer while Adrik slept. He needed out for a while.
Jehan took her hand in his other lifting it as he bent his head to lay a small kiss at her wrist ," oh ...something more tasty I think .. far more filling than a mouse . He lifted his head again and shook back his hair as he set her hand back in her lap," Now now ..you have just had too much to drink it makes you gloomy . gloomy is lovely on you but it makes your eyes gray."
Deoridhe laughs a little, shaking her head. "I was gloomy beforehand," she protests, trying to make a joke out of it. "Gloomy, lonely Zoe... at least this time I didn't end up cursed and with a head injury!" She tries to lift up her head, but it takes a few tries, and then she turns it to smile at Jehan - far to drunk to even try to avoid his eyes. "Maybe I can work my way up to getting cheated on!"
Asher ordered an orange juice, keeping his head ducked and sliding some money over the counter, though he glanced at the bottles, he didn't drink. Once his drink did arrive, he shook off the change and took a sip, using his bangs to shield his roaming eyes from the others in the club, watching the dancers for a moment before he looked to the side and his face fell, spotting Deo on the couch, chaise, thing, talking to another guy he didn't know. He was facing the dance floor, but his eyes were watching Deo and the guy curiously while he sipped from the straw in the drink. She looked like it was really beating her up... and he blamed himself for it.
Jehan just smiled crookedly at her as he let gaze rest on hers . It was the faintest touch of his energy that caught at her before he was the one to break that look and glance away a moment. thoughtfully he turned back to her and tsked softly ," Now now speaking of such should you be drinking so with your head injury ? I just cannot risk you lingering here to drown yourself.. nor to wandering the streets. You shall have to come home with me , my dear. Bink would never forgive me if I let you get hurt again."
Deoridhe goes very owl-eyed a moment, when Jehan catches her eyes, but when he mentions drowning she pales a little, looking away almost guiltily. "I won't drown myself," she protests. "I promise... no drowning." She tries to push herself upright, using Jehan's shoulder to balance. "I can... catch a cab. Mrs. Hardcastle would worry if I didn't come home. She frets, you see; she worries, especially these days. I guess the doctors put the fear of god into her." She's unsteady with her standing, frowning as she tries to focus and steady herself before moving.
Asher took a deep breath and turned away from the scene, not wanting Deo to see him and be hurt further by his presence. He set the glass on the bar and walked away from it, back the way he had come. Maybe he should have stayed at home. He tripped a blond guy, watched a fight between two women over Blade, then saw Deo completely upset over... the whole Adrik and him thing. He still wasn't sure what Adrik wanted from him, or when he would hurt him, but he knew he would, just like all the others.
Jehan lifted a finger to her lips," Tch. Wold she not worry the more if you were hurt worse . Give her a call tell her you are staying with a friend ..I could...go have a talk with her tomorrow if needed to smooth things over.. But for tonight. I have decided. you should not be alone " he paused a moment and thought before he tried to turn the order into a request. He really was trying to behave in this city . for the moment.
Deoridhe blinks a couple of times. "I could... I suppose," she says, doubtfully, against his finger. "Though I shouldn't call from inside the club. She /really/ doesn't like that I come here," she admits, coloring a little. "I don't... really want to be alone," she adds, "but ... I don't know." She leans a little against him, finishing with, "You're very kind."
Jehan smirked, "Yes..kind," straightening he laid a hand on her shoulder and started urging her through the thinned crowed towards the door." Then outside we go so you can call and then take you to relax a bit ..get some rest..different day tomorrow."
Deoridhe lets Jehan guide her through the club, leaning on him to keep herself balanced. Once outside she fumbles for her iphone. "Hi, Mrs. Hardcastle, it's Zoe," she says into the phone, leaving a message. "I hope you'll hear this and not worry too much, but I got a little too drunk to make it home safely tonight, so I'm staying with friends. I'll call you tomorrow when I wake up. Promise I'm safe!" She hangs up, smiling at Jehan a bit blearily. "All done."
Jehan smiled at her and nodded then pet her cheek again as he leaned close to her . He almost looked innocent as he sought her eyes. This time meaning to catch her gaze for real and lightly bedazzle her." you will be fine and Bink will be so happy to have someone else to talk to during the day. So don't worry. Won't hurt you. Just have to trust me ever so slightly for tonight at least."
Deoridhe is already looking at Jehan's eyes; it's a matter of ease to catch her gaze and her mind. "Trust you...." she repeats, her eyes widening a little. "Of course I trust you, and I'll be happy to keep Bink company." She leans on him trustingly, relaxing a bit as she's dazzled and taken away from herself, her self-doubt, and her sadness.
Jehan manages to not chuckle. Even after all his years that still amused him somewhat. Straightening he scooped her up ever so easily and holding her close he moved with that preternatural speed through the alleys and finally to one of the hidden entrances. Carrying her down into that darkness and through the maze .
Deoridhe lets her be lulled into a doze as Jehan carries her, the combination of alcohol and dazzle helping her to relax into his embrace. One hand ends up resting on his shoulder, almost as if hugging him; the other curls in her lap. It isn't long until her eyes are mostly closed and her breathing and heartbeat are even and soft - not completely asleep, but nearly.
Jehan paused as he entered the hall he lifted his head to consider the sounds. One heartbeat..slow.. Bink was sleeping..and then a patter of feet with a tiny racing heart and the kitten Mon Cher came barreling down the stairs to hiss at him in greeting . He just blinked at it and with a jingle it took off the other direction again . Shaking his head he moved up the stairs. and laid her gently on the big bed while he moved to take off her boots. Speaking softly to her to help lull her to sleep. She was just too cute.
Deoridhe shifts a little, eyes opening when he sets her down on the bed. "Oooh, hi Jehan," she slurs a little, asking then, "Where are you going?" Her fingers try to hold onto him, but he is too swift and sneaky, stealing her boots! She sighs, then, snuggling down into the pillows.
Jehan does chuckle at her then when he dodges her hands but soon sneaks up on the bed to lay next to her . Petting her hair gently as he shushed her," Bink is asleep now..don't wake him ." fingers trailed down her arm and he gently took her hand," I'm going to help you sleep now." His head bent to nuzzle her wrist.
Deoridhe leans her face into his gentle touches. "Hi Bink," she whispers, blinking up at Jehan. "Sleep is... good," she says, trying to keep her voice very soft. Her fingers curl to touch his cheek; she's still in that dreamy state of half-sleep, pliant and cooperative.
Jehan smiled against her arm then bit. It was a simple movement, not the overly dramatic kind. He didn't have that orgasmic bit so he just tried to make the initial bite the least painful possible. Just like doing a piercing. His free hand snuck across the bed to touch Bink as he reached out also with his power to catch at emotion seeking a pleasant one to feed back to her as he drank just enough..to help her sleep and take off the edge of his own hunger.
Deoridhe gasps softly when Jehan bites her, the pleasant emotion rolling over her quickly enough to wash away any panic or startlement. The gasp is released as a sigh, her eyes closing. Her fingers twitch a little, then go lax, and she begins to feel slightly faint as he drinks, her muscles losing their elasticity and becoming more relaxed.
Jehan caress of tongue to seal the wound. Smile on slightly redder lips. Snuggling up beside her with Bink on the other side of her and he would gently pet her hair until she slept.
Deoridhe settles in between Jehan and Bink, instinctively snuggling closer to Bink's warmth. The back of her other hand, the one not recently dined on, pets gently against Jehan until she stills with sleep. Her breathing is soft, and easy; her heartbeat is slow; she has a slight, sad smile on her lips.
James Binks-Rakosi takes the water given and drinks it fast. Surprisingly, he didn't make a mess over himself. with the water gulping. He set the glass down and reached into his pouch for another sucker. He ate the other one some time ago. He slurped it as he sighed and actually.. hung.. by the bar now that no one was around it. He could take in the time to pretend that he hung about bars regularly.
Deoridhe starts again when Jehan speaks so close to her. It takes a long moment for her eyes to focus on him; she is very inebriated. "Oh, Jehan... hi." She can't manage a real smile, but she pulls her lips into the shape. "Nice night, huh?" She's slurring a little, and talking while dancing distracts her enough that she stumbles over her own toes - arms spread wide to balance herself.
Jehan reached out quickly to try to catch her when she appeared to be about to fall and he tried to turn it into a slight spin as if a dance move till he could feel her get her feet back under her again," Here now careful. I think someone had a spill on the dance floor. Don't want you to fall too." He took in his breath sharply at the feel of the misery that nearly clung to her skin and had to steele himself to fight off the power he had coiled to reach to strong emotion . The one time he wasn't wearing his gloves.
Deoridhe is caught, laughing a little dryly. "Oh, yeah. I should probably sit down. I don't feel so steady anymore...." She sags a little, as if to lean against him, then abruptly straightens herself. "It would just be /too bad/ if I smacked my skull open on the dance floor, right?" She tries to reign herself in, but it's harder with the whiskey running through her veins. "End of the world, that would be." Her voice is full of an uncharacteristic sarcasm.
Jehan blinked a bit when she pulled away from him and tsked softly as he snaked a hand out to touch her hair and tuck it back from her face," Why yes...yes it would be . The green you are wearing suits you .. Despite what I am I can honestly say that seeing you bloodied in that way would not be nearly as attractive. Here, lets get you over to the chaise and let you cool off a bit. " he glanced up to see Bink guzzling water ," We can get Bink to get you some water. " even while talking he was trying to gently lead her off the floor.
Deoridhe lets Jehan lead her off the dance floor, closing her eyes when he touches her face. "No, really, I'm all right," she's already protesting, trying desperately to cling to some semblance of who she normally was around other people. "Just a really bad day," she adds, laughing a little even while a couple of tears trickle out of her eyes. "I'm not normally so... like this..."
James Binks-Rakosi after about his fifth water glass for the night, and still feeling no better, Bink let out a sigh and thanked Alejandro as he turned to make his way back to Jehan. He stood at the edge of the dance floor, patiently waiting for his time to grab Jehan's attention to let him know he was back, and still had a question for him.
Jehan gently set Zoe on the chaise and straightened her dress as he offered her a small smile," I know you are not..but you are human. Humans change often. It's ok to be human you know ." He glanced up to see Bink nearby though he looked as if he had a question . Slight tilt of head and smile given to him too . "My heart, will you get Zoe some water and then you can let me know what is bothering you too
James Binks-Rakosi opened his mouth as Jehan turned but sighed as he was given a command. It would have to wait. He nodded and turned, stepping back to the bar and waited for Alejandro's attention. He asked for his 6th water, this time with ice and thanked him. Returning with water in tow he held it for Jehan and still waited patiently.
Deoridhe settles on the couch, too blurry to be self-conscious. She smiles at Bink; at least it's a valiant attempt. "I seem to end up on this couch when I'm upset too often," she jokes, weakly, looking between them before wiping at her face with her fingers.
Jehan smiled and nodded to her," Its a good couch for that . Now just relax a moment and sip at some water . It will help some" he reached out to take the water from Bink and pressed it into her hands. He would wait till she was drinking before he would look over to Bink ," yes love?
Deoridhe takes the glass in both hands, staring at it a moment before she drinks carefully. The maneuvers take rather more attention than they usually might, something she is more than a little grateful for. Not thinking is the goal of the evening; thinking is for later. She picks out an ice cube with her fingers - or rather tries to, beginning to giggle weakly when it escapes her.
James Binks-Rakosi smiled to Jehan and gave him a little bow of his head as he spoke in turn. "I still feel not right, so I was wondering if it was ok with you if I took my time and walked home to rest?" He gave a warm smile to Deo and waved to her even. "I'm sorry its brief, Miss Zoe... but I feel the need to lie down."
Jehan lifted his head to study Bink intently for a moment and frowned slightly . Nodding slowly as he watched him," Be careful.. keep your phone close of course. I should be there before too long but if you are not feeling well for much longer will see if there is someone here that can help " he looked back to Zoe's giggle and looked puzzled at her and then smiled slightly ," Should have you take Miss Zoe with you she looks like she needs to borrow one of your animals.
Deoridhe nods at Bink vaguely, lips stretching. "S'ok, Bink. I've got my own... stuffies," she adds, to Jehan. "Shouldna drunk so much, but feels like of good. Fuzzy... everything so fuzzy." Another tear makes it way out of her eye and down her cheek as she giggles.
James Binks-Rakosi nodded gently and smiled to Jehan. It was an honest one. "ok, Jehan. You know I will. I will see you a home. Miss Zoe, please feel better." He waved to them both again as he turned and made his way out of the club. He also stopped to wave a farewell to Alejandro. despite all the hair ruffling he was a nice guy.
Jehan watched Bink go till he was lost in the people and then he looked back to her," You have been drinking a lot lately that I have noticed. It is not a good perfume for you " hand reached up to wipe away the tear and he caught himself at the brush of her pain again . gaze lifted to her face studying her ," Tell me what is wrong?
Deoridhe shakes her head, trying to not lean into Jehan's touch. "I'm just an idiot," she says, trying to smile; trying to make it not matter. "I really need to be locked up for my own safety."
Jehan shushed her softly and finally moved to sit next to her on that couch," Now now. Don't make me bite you to cheer you up . I don't think they have jails for pretty , nice young ladies with wings .
Deoridhe laughs a little. "Right now I think I'd do just about anything..." she cuts herself off before she finishes the sentence, leaning her head on his shoulder. "I can really pick them, though... first guy interested in me in years curses me, and the second one is more interested in his roommate - who convinces me to go back to their place just so I can get them together. And then /he/ tries to convince me to stick around! For dinner and a chance to watch them kiss and know any interest he had in me is just..." she gestures vaguely, "not enough to last past a couple of nights."
Jehan blinked at that and slid an arm about her though he rested hand on her hip on the dress ," Well that makes no sense.. I mean to not include you ...but then I suppose I am not as old fashioned as I should be... different upbringing. Maybe we monsters are just not so good for you . At least..it sounds like you were happier before you were wandering Wood Bourne if that.. cursed one was the first in the series. I knew I should have just taken you home the night I carried you away."
Deoridhe blinks a few times, confused, "I don't.... understand." She sighs, relaxing against him and closing her eyes. "Nah, I never had much luck with guys. I don't know why I'm even getting so upset over it all, it's not like he /owes/ me anything, for some dancing and kisses. I just wish he'd been more honest... not ..made me be the one to tell Asher that he liked him more than me." She rubs her temple against his shoulder a little, fretfully.
Jehan chuckled softly and then leaned his head to hers," I speak without thinking too much at times. Bink says it is endearing. Morion said it was exasperating. Sounds like that guy was just.. not worth the trouble anyway. I mean what sort of thing will that lead to lacking open honesty?" her hair smelled good . That realization made him think .. it wasn't her hair. He still had the Power raised from when he was feeding lightly on Bink and even nibbling at her sadness only made him hungrier." you need to not fret so.. it will make you easier prey " he softly chuckled and only half teased. " Makes me feel the need to protect you or at least keep you safe over night from the other circling sharks.
Deoridhe says, sounding wistful and sad, "But he was such a good kisser...." She blinks a little, starting to get sleepy as more of the alcohol kicks in. "At least we didn't have sex. I was soooo~ tempted, but ... it makes it easier, to not have that." She closes her eyes. "Am I really prey?" she asks, then. "Like a mouse, or a rabbit.... I guess I am." She's missing many of the subtexts of what he's saying, the quiet threat implicit in his words.
Asher looked back at the group wondering how far it was all going to get, who everyone was, and what they were. Never could tell. Ducking his head down he peered at them through his bangs before he headed along the red wall toward the bar. He was wondering why he even bothered coming here. he just didn't feel like being cooped up in the apartment any longer while Adrik slept. He needed out for a while.
Jehan took her hand in his other lifting it as he bent his head to lay a small kiss at her wrist ," oh ...something more tasty I think .. far more filling than a mouse . He lifted his head again and shook back his hair as he set her hand back in her lap," Now now ..you have just had too much to drink it makes you gloomy . gloomy is lovely on you but it makes your eyes gray."
Deoridhe laughs a little, shaking her head. "I was gloomy beforehand," she protests, trying to make a joke out of it. "Gloomy, lonely Zoe... at least this time I didn't end up cursed and with a head injury!" She tries to lift up her head, but it takes a few tries, and then she turns it to smile at Jehan - far to drunk to even try to avoid his eyes. "Maybe I can work my way up to getting cheated on!"
Asher ordered an orange juice, keeping his head ducked and sliding some money over the counter, though he glanced at the bottles, he didn't drink. Once his drink did arrive, he shook off the change and took a sip, using his bangs to shield his roaming eyes from the others in the club, watching the dancers for a moment before he looked to the side and his face fell, spotting Deo on the couch, chaise, thing, talking to another guy he didn't know. He was facing the dance floor, but his eyes were watching Deo and the guy curiously while he sipped from the straw in the drink. She looked like it was really beating her up... and he blamed himself for it.
Jehan just smiled crookedly at her as he let gaze rest on hers . It was the faintest touch of his energy that caught at her before he was the one to break that look and glance away a moment. thoughtfully he turned back to her and tsked softly ," Now now speaking of such should you be drinking so with your head injury ? I just cannot risk you lingering here to drown yourself.. nor to wandering the streets. You shall have to come home with me , my dear. Bink would never forgive me if I let you get hurt again."
Deoridhe goes very owl-eyed a moment, when Jehan catches her eyes, but when he mentions drowning she pales a little, looking away almost guiltily. "I won't drown myself," she protests. "I promise... no drowning." She tries to push herself upright, using Jehan's shoulder to balance. "I can... catch a cab. Mrs. Hardcastle would worry if I didn't come home. She frets, you see; she worries, especially these days. I guess the doctors put the fear of god into her." She's unsteady with her standing, frowning as she tries to focus and steady herself before moving.
Asher took a deep breath and turned away from the scene, not wanting Deo to see him and be hurt further by his presence. He set the glass on the bar and walked away from it, back the way he had come. Maybe he should have stayed at home. He tripped a blond guy, watched a fight between two women over Blade, then saw Deo completely upset over... the whole Adrik and him thing. He still wasn't sure what Adrik wanted from him, or when he would hurt him, but he knew he would, just like all the others.
Jehan lifted a finger to her lips," Tch. Wold she not worry the more if you were hurt worse . Give her a call tell her you are staying with a friend ..I could...go have a talk with her tomorrow if needed to smooth things over.. But for tonight. I have decided. you should not be alone " he paused a moment and thought before he tried to turn the order into a request. He really was trying to behave in this city . for the moment.
Deoridhe blinks a couple of times. "I could... I suppose," she says, doubtfully, against his finger. "Though I shouldn't call from inside the club. She /really/ doesn't like that I come here," she admits, coloring a little. "I don't... really want to be alone," she adds, "but ... I don't know." She leans a little against him, finishing with, "You're very kind."
Jehan smirked, "Yes..kind," straightening he laid a hand on her shoulder and started urging her through the thinned crowed towards the door." Then outside we go so you can call and then take you to relax a bit ..get some rest..different day tomorrow."
Deoridhe lets Jehan guide her through the club, leaning on him to keep herself balanced. Once outside she fumbles for her iphone. "Hi, Mrs. Hardcastle, it's Zoe," she says into the phone, leaving a message. "I hope you'll hear this and not worry too much, but I got a little too drunk to make it home safely tonight, so I'm staying with friends. I'll call you tomorrow when I wake up. Promise I'm safe!" She hangs up, smiling at Jehan a bit blearily. "All done."
Jehan smiled at her and nodded then pet her cheek again as he leaned close to her . He almost looked innocent as he sought her eyes. This time meaning to catch her gaze for real and lightly bedazzle her." you will be fine and Bink will be so happy to have someone else to talk to during the day. So don't worry. Won't hurt you. Just have to trust me ever so slightly for tonight at least."
Deoridhe is already looking at Jehan's eyes; it's a matter of ease to catch her gaze and her mind. "Trust you...." she repeats, her eyes widening a little. "Of course I trust you, and I'll be happy to keep Bink company." She leans on him trustingly, relaxing a bit as she's dazzled and taken away from herself, her self-doubt, and her sadness.
Jehan manages to not chuckle. Even after all his years that still amused him somewhat. Straightening he scooped her up ever so easily and holding her close he moved with that preternatural speed through the alleys and finally to one of the hidden entrances. Carrying her down into that darkness and through the maze .
Deoridhe lets her be lulled into a doze as Jehan carries her, the combination of alcohol and dazzle helping her to relax into his embrace. One hand ends up resting on his shoulder, almost as if hugging him; the other curls in her lap. It isn't long until her eyes are mostly closed and her breathing and heartbeat are even and soft - not completely asleep, but nearly.
Jehan paused as he entered the hall he lifted his head to consider the sounds. One heartbeat..slow.. Bink was sleeping..and then a patter of feet with a tiny racing heart and the kitten Mon Cher came barreling down the stairs to hiss at him in greeting . He just blinked at it and with a jingle it took off the other direction again . Shaking his head he moved up the stairs. and laid her gently on the big bed while he moved to take off her boots. Speaking softly to her to help lull her to sleep. She was just too cute.
Deoridhe shifts a little, eyes opening when he sets her down on the bed. "Oooh, hi Jehan," she slurs a little, asking then, "Where are you going?" Her fingers try to hold onto him, but he is too swift and sneaky, stealing her boots! She sighs, then, snuggling down into the pillows.
Jehan does chuckle at her then when he dodges her hands but soon sneaks up on the bed to lay next to her . Petting her hair gently as he shushed her," Bink is asleep now..don't wake him ." fingers trailed down her arm and he gently took her hand," I'm going to help you sleep now." His head bent to nuzzle her wrist.
Deoridhe leans her face into his gentle touches. "Hi Bink," she whispers, blinking up at Jehan. "Sleep is... good," she says, trying to keep her voice very soft. Her fingers curl to touch his cheek; she's still in that dreamy state of half-sleep, pliant and cooperative.
Jehan smiled against her arm then bit. It was a simple movement, not the overly dramatic kind. He didn't have that orgasmic bit so he just tried to make the initial bite the least painful possible. Just like doing a piercing. His free hand snuck across the bed to touch Bink as he reached out also with his power to catch at emotion seeking a pleasant one to feed back to her as he drank just enough..to help her sleep and take off the edge of his own hunger.
Deoridhe gasps softly when Jehan bites her, the pleasant emotion rolling over her quickly enough to wash away any panic or startlement. The gasp is released as a sigh, her eyes closing. Her fingers twitch a little, then go lax, and she begins to feel slightly faint as he drinks, her muscles losing their elasticity and becoming more relaxed.
Jehan caress of tongue to seal the wound. Smile on slightly redder lips. Snuggling up beside her with Bink on the other side of her and he would gently pet her hair until she slept.
Deoridhe settles in between Jehan and Bink, instinctively snuggling closer to Bink's warmth. The back of her other hand, the one not recently dined on, pets gently against Jehan until she stills with sleep. Her breathing is soft, and easy; her heartbeat is slow; she has a slight, sad smile on her lips.