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Chapter 1 : Evening290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkxGF1mbIyR
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Anton twisted the small dial on the side of his quartz watch to adjust it to the correct local time. Still nearly an hour away from his meeting and feeling peckish he had entered the hotels dining area and had taken a seat near the far end of the bar.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdWQDpOmeIe
This particular area was on the sixth floor of the hotel and was more akin to a lounge rather than an actual restaurant. Subdued lighting, soft music and the view of the nighttime cityscape that could be appreciated through the large windows that made up the majority of the exterior wall, all worked to give it an ambiance of class as opposed to the more casual true restaurant on the ground floor. A long balcony ran along the length of the lounge and had been set up as an outdoor sitting area that catered primarily to beings that were capable of flight. Although this lounge was found in an out of the way area of the hotel it was still technically open to the public, least to those that knew it existed.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡard65NGzqV
Anton ordered a toasted sandwich and a coffee. He spent the next several hours alternating between people watching and his phone. Although he had no reason to suspect otherwise he had the sinking suspicion that his contact “Issac” was not going to show.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkdkGuMD5QM
To pass the time he busied himself by following the conversations of the few other patrons that came and went throughout the evening. Generally it was merely casual banter between coworkers traveling together for business with the occasional couple thrown into the mix.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlOp0hyr9QF
As the hour grew later his irritation began to set in deeper. This wouldn't be the first time or the last that he would have to deal with this flighty phantom and already his mind was running through scenarios of how to make him pay for the lost time. Glancing at his watch he grimaced at the late hour and decided that he'd give it a few more minutes before calling it a night.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY1Du0EeiNP
He ordered a cola from the barkeep and scanned the lounge by way of the long mirror behind and above the bar. There were only a few other patrons left at this hour. A male minotaur sat at the opposite end of the bar from himself, a pair of youthful looking female dark elves were at a far off corner table, while a couple, both human looking, were at their own table near the entrance. And finally what Anton assumed to be a male drake, it could be difficult to tell with his kind, sat at a cushioned sectional that was set up around a flat-screened television that had been mounted up on the wall behind a decorative frame. These few were all that remained.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGh8OaIKUWK
On his cursory glance Anton noted that the two dark elves were both looking his way. Having had more than enough interaction with their kind in his past, he certainly wasn't feeling flattered by their attention tonight. Were he to be alone with them he might have been a bit more cautious but as it was and in the mood he was in, he could hardly bring himself to be concerned with the likes of these dark elves.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo7qfHKG7eo
That being said, he still couldn't help but to grin to himself as he noticed that the other patrons, as well as the barkeep, were all independently keeping a pointed, watchful eye on the two dark elves. Their concern was more than justified considering what these slave-mongering beings were potentially capable of. The human couple in particular were having a difficult time keeping their anxious glaces discreet. While the drake, his face mostly obscured by the newspaper he was reading, made no effort to hide his distaste.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtNBxVmWwTY
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With features that were reminiscent of a theropod dinosaur it was easy enough to understand why the drakes would often be referred to as the “Dragonkin” though that name was technically misleading as even while the drakes were a reptilian race and had an appearance that was similar to a small wing-less dragon, they were still not directly related to any of the true draconian species and did not have the ability to fly, or to transform into massive beast forms in the way that the more powerful true draconian races could.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXwMUUh0vnn
This particular drake looked like he would stand around six feet tall, and like all of his kind had a body that was covered completely in scales. His short iguana-like snout and the two rows of small, sharply pointed horns running from where his eyebrows would be to the back of his skull gave a very dragon-like look to his face. Off white colored, quill-like feathers grew out from between these horns and flowed down to the back of his head, in the same manner that the hair would on a human.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXhyMupkn4Q
Several rows of broad, crocodilian-like plated scales ran from the base of his skull down his neck, spine and to the tip of his long tail. These rugged looking scales were what led Anton to believe this individual was a male, as the females of the species tended to have scales that were smoother in appearance as well as a much more slender, lithe body type. Especially when compared to their more “Armored” looking male counterparts.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI31rVsvDbI
This drakes pupils were solid black vertical slits that moved about in the olive green sclera of his eyes. His body scales were colored a dark metallic-like gunmetal gray and were mottled with an iridescent green that gave him a two-toned appearance whenever he moved about in the light. The scales on this individuals belly, from his chest downwards, were a dark beige in color. Though Anton couldn't see this at the moment, due to the navy blue collared tee-shirt and khaki shorts that the drake was currently wearing.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkf6VPpBUEp
The drakes legs were digitigrade in design and he wore no shoes on his feet, which each consisted of four clawed toes and a fifth dewclaw. The dewclaws were located on the insides of his legs just below his raised ankles. Since these claws were held up off the ground they were not nearly as worn down as the ones that were on the actual toes. And there were many drakes who could skillfully use these dewclaws as an effective weapon in a manner that was reminiscent of the dinosaurian raptors.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYHJx62kcW0
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Anton had always found it interesting to see how well the reptilian races could still convey their emotions on their faces, at least when they choose to, and this drake was no different. With his eyes tightened in annoyance and the corners of his mouth curled downwards into an obvious frown. His apprehension was clear on his face as he blatantly monitored the dark elves over the newspaper he held in his clawed hands.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbHyzD2blUy
Confident in his own abilities and having no fear of the dark elves himself. Anton left the drake to his self-appointed task of keeping an eye on the potential troublemakers.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhsvr6bWeyY
Taking his phone back out of his pocket, he took the moment to check his emails and social media platforms and before he realized it, time had slipped away and he was brought back to the present by the minotaur paying his bill and leaving from his seat.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPAnAKKAizC
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Standing nearly seven feet tall at his full height, and with a shoulder span of over four feet, the minotaur was an impressive sight to behold. His bovine-like head sat high atop a thick neck that rose out from the center of his broad shoulders. Two thick, bull-like horns sprouted out from either side of his massive skull, and these grew out sideways before curving sharply forward and tapering off to thin points. These horns were a dirty, brownish gray in color that darkened to a full black at their pointed tips. His eyes were large dark circles surrounded by a light blue sclera, and while positioned on the sides of his head, which gave him a wide range of vision, were still far enough forward for him to see clearly in front of himself. Like the creatures he so resembled, the minotaur's ears, nose, lips and his long tail, which came complete with a tuft of fur at the end, were all reminiscent to those of a bovine.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSEMRbrV9VS
The majority of his face and body was covered in a short, thin coat of black colored hair, which thinned out around his eyes, nose, mouth and atop his wrists, just before reaching the fingers of his large, human-like hands. His skin, wherever it could be seen around his hair, was a very dark brown in color.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGdbArpKQ3W
His thick, column-like legs were digitigrade in design and ended in a pair of broad, dinner plate sized cloven hooves. He wore no actual shoes over his hoofed feet but instead had a thick, rubber pad planted beneath his hooves. This pad prevented his hooves from both causing any damage to indoor flooring as well as keeping them from making clopping noises as he walked across any hardwood or tiled floors. These pads were held in place by straps that crossed over and around the tops of his hooves. The belt-like straps were so thin that they disappeared beneath the longer hairs that grew around the tops of his hooves and were thus hidden from sight. His hooves, like his horns, were a dirty, brownish gray in color.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYBZb6HJtk7
Although still naturally brutish at first sight, from the simple virtue of being a minotaur, this individual was actually very well groomed in appearance. Both his horns and hooves had been given a deep polish that left them with a clean looking sheen, and his fingernails and coat, including the tuft of fur at the end of his tail, were both well kept and clearly manicured. And while he wasn't quite as hulking in overall size as some members of his species could be, he still possessed a great deal of bulk to his body and it was more than easy enough to believe that a powerful set of well maintained musculature was hidden beneath the dark gray business suit that he currently wore.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNY3MHlduAa
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Anton watched the minotaur leave the lounge via the mirror and noted that both the drake and the human couple had already left as well. Thinking nothing of it, he glanced over at the dark elves and found that they were both still watching him intently. As they made eye contact through the mirror the dark elves each smiled at him and he immediately felt their intentions were more predatory than friendly. He sighed in annoyance as they both rose from their seats and made their way towards him.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9I5sfuElqW
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Superficially, the elves as a whole were nearly identical to humans in both size and overall appearance, though dark elves in particular were generally a bit taller than both humans and the other elven races, and the two species could be told apart by only a few key differences in their features.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpABO52DKhy
Both of these dark elves had similar enough looking facial structure and features that it would be difficult to believe that they weren't related. Their rich, cocoa colored skin contrasted heavily against the brightness of their pure white hair, which they each had styled straight and cut at shoulder length.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn523F1JoaH
Their eyes were human-like in design but were slightly larger than what a humans would normally be, and their irises were a vividly bright, ruby red in color. They were both identical in height at a little over five and a half feet, which would make them somewhat shorter for dark elves.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnHjv3hsWf4
As it was with all the elven races, their most distinguishing features were easily their ears. At about seven inches in length their ears were long, thin and tapered to a sharp point at their tips. They were positioned on their heads in the same location that they would be if on a human. Unlike a human however, the elves possessed a set of musculature along the base of their ears that allowed them to move their ears in dynamic ways. Like many other species whose ears also possessed a range of motion, the elves would utilize their ears as a form of communication via body language. When at rest, the ears would sit with their tips pointed upwards and back at a forty-five degree angle. But by paying attention to the position and direction that the ears moved and were pointed in, it would be possible to determine the mood, emotions and even the state of mind of the elf in question. Although it was entirely possible for the elves to fully control the movements of their ears, it was often the case that their ears would respond and position themselves subconsciously. And this could easily lead to embarrassing situations wherein others would be alerted to the emotional state of an elf by the betrayal of it's ears.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkJFHNe1ks0
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“Hey there stranger!” exclaimed the first dark elf as she took a seat at the bar next to Anton on his left.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3BEJOOLDfq
“Mind if we join you?” asked the other as she took her place on the other side of him.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAY8mt4huN3
“Ladies” said Anton as he slipped his phone into his pocket “I appreciate the attention but unfortunately I'm afraid I'll have to be going”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7nwlypQCXH
“What! What's the rush!?” asked the first dark elf.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ37wfEryYf2
This ones hair was cut just a bit shorter than the other ones, and didn't quite reach her shoulders. She leaned in towards Anton and gave him a good look at her ample cleavage as she flashed a dazzlingly white smile at him.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2GHehh0kXH
True to their species hedonistic nature, both of the dark elves were dressed in a manner that could hardly be considered modest. They both wore black, low cut form-fitting evening gowns with conveniently placed diamond shaped cut-outs that showed off their midriffs, shoulders and lower backs. Cuff-like bracelets, neckbands and armlets all made of silken materials completed their look of casual dominance. Surprisingly, they wore no actual jewelry in their ears, around their necks or on their fingers which was odd for their kind. The closest either of them came to such ornaments were golden letter K's linked to a golden chain around the second ones bracelet.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDP3zchOo5H
Noticing that he had glanced at her accessory the dark elf raised her wrist to show it off.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDDw65B5A8s
“You like?” she mused “The K stands for Kianna and this is my sister Fiona”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHYtoNm3iWL
“Twin sister!” exclaimed Fiona with another smile.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWHrSaIoxdc
“How exciting” mumbled Anton.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRrYBgZ1eEO
“Yes, it is...” said Fiona as she very lightly began to poke her fingertip on his forearm.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvzvpaGcP3G
Anton sighed through his nose and pulled out his wallet. Dropping nearly ten dollars more than he owned on the bar, he motioned for the barkeep to keep the change.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiuf94ENpqQ
Inclining his head in thanks the older human man took the money and quickly went back to drying glasses.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkCLVqhuiwn
Moving only her eyes, Fiona glanced at her sister and gave her a look as if to urge her on.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHFwmvj2f5z
“Uh! Now why are you in such a hurry!?” exclaimed Kianna as she quickly put her hand on Anton's shoulder and tentatively pressed her bosom against his upper arm.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUiIukeUoNa
“I'm afraid I was meant to meet someone here” sighed Anton as he looked her in the eyes establishing his intentions with both his words and demeanor “Since they haven't showed, I intend to find out why”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv7a0uRlC57
The dark elf frowned at him but remained where she was.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAQjj8AnCkW
Irritation getting the better of him, Anton let his aura expand out from his being and blanket the area around him. The air became thick and heavy as he filled it with his message of power. Both of the dark elves immediately shivered but neither of them moved from where they sat.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqlnqbxX4Dl
“Oh! Did you feel that?” asked Kianna as she tightened her shoulders “That was weird...”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUIJnVmIt9t
Anton leaned his head back a bit as he gave her a perplexed look. The dark elf stared back at him for a moment before her brow pinched ever so slightly. Seemingly unnerved by the look he was giving her she lowered her ears a bit.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ46vLNyrtwR
“What!?” she asked as she smiled sheepishly.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyLgvpatVyC
Taken aback by the sight of a dark elf actually lowering her own ears, Anton went to speak but was interrupted by the barkeep clearing his throat.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8SyJah3fCn
“Sir, I apologize but if you wouldn't mind. We do have guests that may be trying to sleep at this time” he said as professionally as he could.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡksiiBu78aA
“Oh, of course” said Anton as he released his aura “I apologize, I didn't intend to disturb anyone”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHLCpacQj46
“Oh no, I understand” said the barkeep as he shook his head “I just ask that you please maintain control, if at all possible”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT3dbULGVUC
“Hm, of course” said Anton with a nod.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf6oX1mI7oP
“Thank you” said the barkeep as he inclined his head. Smiling to both of the dark elves he inclined his head again and made his way back to the other end of the bar.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrwjmNO2Tj8
“Okay...?” questioned Fiona as she continued to repeatedly poke her fingertip on Anton's arm “What was that about?”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrmQQPep542
“I don't know?” mumbled Kianna as she watched the barkeep begin to cut a lime into wedges “That guys kinda weird!”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡciPlTpUVfu
Anton arched an eyebrow as he looked from one dark elf to another. Intrigued he rested his elbows on the bar in front of him.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ18Jd5v4TIa
“So you ladies are Dark Elves, right?” he asked as he smiled at one then the other.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGTwHXmVAgA
“Mm hm, through and through!” hummed Fiona as she smiled back at him “And we're as dark as they come!”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJLpF3zlA12
“Hm, is that right!” smiled Anton as he looked from her to Kianna.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2qIoqaNqBO
The dark elf was still hanging off of him and was now staring at her own hand as she continued to leave it resting on his shoulder. When she noticed he had turned to her she quickly gave him a toothless smile as her eyes darted to his. Her ears had returned to a relaxed position at his first glance but had now pointed themselves straight upwards, which gave her a sort of “Happy” or “Excited” look.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb9fpUT8OW4
“So, I hear your kind can be pretty mean?” Anton asked playfully as he tilted his head to the side.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj7KCgAIsD1
“Sometimes, I guess” answered Kianna as she mimicked him by tilting her head in the same way.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwl3QAqCuaY
Anton narrowed his eyes a bit as he let a tiny wave of his aura wash into the dark elf as she leaned against him. Watching intently he was quickly surprised by what he saw.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiTJbu0EKBa
Kianna blinked and seemed to become confused by the sudden sensation. Failing to register the assault for what it was or where it came from, she pressed herself in closer and shivered as her ears again lowered themselves.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7hQg6Wo5w8
“Are you okay?” asked Anton as he grinned at her.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIqY6Y7YLNx
The dark elf gave him a look that was laced with both nervousness and embarrassment as she leaned away from him.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoSydFwyPh9
“Ah, yeah! Sorry!” she answered as she shivered again “I think another one of those weird feelings just hit me...”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTgbZmlX3AE
“Probably just the A/C kicking on!” exclaimed Fiona as she gave her sister a pointed look “Not really something you should be overreacting about!”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy588ubgdzS
Kianna looked over at her and tightened her eyes in annoyance.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpN01qFszll
Grinning to himself Anton turned to Fiona and began to run his own finger down her arm as he locked eyes with her.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQhq3j42jqL
“Now, now, be nice!” he teased as he let his aura spread out around her “It was Fiona, right?”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqBZccoaxuV
The dark elf blinked as her whole body seemed to tighten up. Keeping her smile in place, she worked to brush off the effects of his aura as she nodded and leaned in closer.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAwkB4Kjfj0
“That's right!” she cooed as her eyes darted to his ring-less fingers “And what was your name again, uh, handsome!?”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtUiS92FHon
“Well, I think “Handsome” works as well as anything” mocked Anton as he gave the dark elf a playful smile “So why don't we just go with that for now!”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsRuzNOHeVp
“Oh, well aren't you a funny one! Mr. Handsome!” quipped Fiona as she raised her other arm and rested her chin against the back of her palm “So, since your “Meeting” didn't work out. Why don't you share a drink with us?”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6mFZudpeZM
“I might just do that...” mused Anton as he let another wave of power roll into Kianna.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqkgRwJm6mS
The dark elf tightened her grip on his shoulder as she made a small sound.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqsLlYvdcOa
“Uh! Hey, I think I'm gonna maybe find a different spot!” she exclaimed as she let go of Anton and dropped down off the bar stool “This place is kinda giving me the creeps!”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuXMf2OIiiD
Fiona turned and stared at her as Kianna moved away from the bar and stood behind Anton.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3PDnm1eQIr
“What are you talking about!” she asked through her smiling teeth “We're doing fine right here!”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe7oR9JhXka
Kianna crossed her arms and held herself at the elbows as she glared at her sister. Fiona opened her eyes as wide as she could as she gave her sister a “What are you doing!” type of look.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIt6igHYdvv
Anton had a small smirk on his face as he watched the quarreling dark elves through the mirror over the bar. He was familiar enough with dark elves to immediately recognize that these two were not typical and try as he might he couldn't help but to become interested in playing with them. Deciding to push things a little further he let a thicker wave of his aura reach out and engulf the standing dark elf.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk381kjtPoy
Kianna stiffed and widened her eyes as she tucked her arms in closer around her torso. She clearly had no idea what was happening. It was both amusing and yet very surprising that she would somehow fail to recognize such a basic act of sorcery.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHfNBre1HKa
Catching motion out of the corner of his eye. Anton glanced down to the other end of the bar and found that the old man was also staring at the standing dark elf. The look on his face made it obvious that he too was as equally confused by her apparent lack of resistance.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIDthGjdpLG
Emboldened by having an audience, Anton smiled and laced his aura with a bit more power in an effort to further influence the unsuspecting dark elf.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1RmOVcZyR7
Both of the sisters were still glaring at each other as Fiona indicated with slight head nods that Kianna should return to her seat, and the standing dark elf was shaking her head ever so slightly as she set her jaw in defiance.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1HrcMB6lOU
As the new wave of power flowed through the aura surrounding her, Kianna gasped softly as her breath caught in her throat. Fiona's glare shifted to a look of concern as she watched her sisters eyes become laced with unease and her ears point themselves straight upwards.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbv5Wqj5dhr
“Kianna” said Anton as he watched her through the mirror.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIHdqzu1M6I
The startled dark elf turned and looked at him immediately but said nothing as she stared at the back of his head.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjaoO08QE9i
“I understand that you're feeling a little uneasy but I really don't think it's anything you need to worry about” said Anton in a calm but stern tone “So would you come and sit back down with us, please?”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvSb5obUHct
The dark elf's brow creased as she pointed her ears straight back in obvious annoyance. She opened her mouth to speak but stopped short as Anton doubled the amount of power surrounding her.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ79q63nGr8F
“I really think it would be a shame if you decided to leave right now” continued Anton as a thin smile spread across his face “It's not everyday that I get a chance to talk to such a lovely, lady Dark Elf after all, and I'd like to get to know you a little better, if you don't mind...”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyCp5bIW6BQ
Standing motionless, Kianna stared at him for a moment longer before slowly closing her mouth.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxudyVCBZ8t
“...You do?” she questioned quietly as she narrowed her eyes at him “You want to, know me?”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFac8RUGMu7
“...Yes?” answered Anton with a broader smile “If that's alright with you?”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiv62TZyNlG
Moving only her eyes, Kianna looked from Anton to the empty bar stool and back before blinking in uncertainty and lowering her ears. Clearly unsure of her own actions, she slowly moved towards the bar stool and silently took her seat.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWmPNhcjMo5
“Well hey there” said Anton cheerfully as he released his aura “Welcome back”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡasA5tv9M7N
Kianna didn't respond as she stared back at him. Her bright, ruby colored eyes had taken on a new level of intensity as she seemed to be giving him a deeper assessment.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv0CaISl8y0
Anton couldn't help but to find the dark elf endearingly cute in her seemingly confused state, and despite his better judgment, he began to let himself relax his guard a bit as he gave her another broad smile.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0qFDJ0fQFt
Apparently sensing Anton's lack of fear on some subliminal level, Kianna's ears pointed themselves straight upwards as she eased herself back and blinked up at him. Her large eyes widened even further as a light bashful looking blush suddenly spread across her cheeks. Turning away to collect herself, she shook her head before going still and staring off at nothing.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡirHBRq4IM2
Anton watched her for a moment before glancing to the side and finding the old man staring at the dark elf as well. Locking eyes for a second the older barkeep quickly looked away and shook his head at the odd sight.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6XHMzZENkU
“Hey! Kianna!” called Fiona as she leaned forward to look around Anton at her sister “...Are you okay over there!?”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsw2Ktb9IAg
“Huh!?” cried Kianna as she blinked and looked back at her sister “I'm sorry... What, what were we talking about?”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnhUZetdtoQ
Kianna's ears had settled back to their relaxed state and she no longer had a look of unease on her face.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyQKst4tidV
“You... kinda spaced out there for a second?” said Fiona as she narrowed her eyes at her sister “You good now?”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvmARvT0YJw
“Oh, right! Sorry!” exclaimed Kianna as her ears twitched up and down “Yeah, I'm fine! I'm, not sure what that was...”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1oLe2Pirbg
“Maybe you just need a drink?” suggested Anton as he grinned down at her.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡatDE59lL8T
Kianna looked up at him for a moment before tilting her head to the side and looking from him to her sister and back.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ720kdK34kP
“Do you like strawberries?” he asked as his grin grew into a smile.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8DeykRiYHL
“Um, yeah...” she said as her ears twitched a bit more “They're good”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw10C9rYuqJ
Anton turned to Fiona with the same question in his eyes.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmF3PgmsI3N
“Sure” said Fiona with a shrug.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJhkyFI9IbS
“Sir!” called Anton as he raised two fingers “Two strawberry daiquiris and a rum and cola please!”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjInwpJcuVm
The barkeep nodded and immediately began to mix the drinks.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0whw5MDhsG
“Well thank you Mr. Handsome!” exclaimed Fiona.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqirFoqM4Ew
“Of course” said Anton as he looked back and forth between them “So, what brings you two through here tonight?”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjgY22ozJBg
“Oh, we were just lonely and thought that maybe we could find some company...” said Fiona as she leaned away and smiled “Isn't that right!? Kianna!?”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡinrRr1wS0q
“Huh? Oh, uh, yeah!” stammered Kianna as she quickly moved closer to Anton and lightly pressed herself against him “We were really lonely!”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpmpjHN3QJm
“Is that right...” mused Anton as he looked down at Kianna “You poor little things...”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnvH8EWt48L
Moving swiftly, the barkeep set the three drinks down in front of them and inclined his head as Anton handed him two twenty dollar bills. Without a word he made his way back to the other end of the bar.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcwjU1jk8jD
Anton gave his drink a light swirl before taking a small sip and setting it back on the bar in front of himself. Both of the dark elves had taken quick sips of their own drinks as well.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH7QXIR7S6D
“Mm!” hummed Kianna as she licked her upper lip and gave her drink a quick swirl with the little straw that came with it.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC8Jczdioda
“Taste good?” asked Anton as he turned to her.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxASarwEN1t
“It does!” declared the dark elf “I like this! Thank you!”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ986pDBxr6
Anton grinned as he watched her take another long sip.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNTWiAUQYwO
A slight movement in the mirror above the bar suddenly caught his eye. Turning just enough to see clearly he frowned as he watched Fiona reach over to his drink. She had a small white bottle in her hand and as he watched she squirted a short stream of clear liquid into his drink before quickly pulling her arm back to herself.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡurtoHexII0
Anton slowly turned his head and again locked eyes with the barkeeper. The old man was on his way towards them but he stopped in his tracks as Anton smiled and shook his head. Cocking an eyebrow the old man watched as Anton lifted his glass and gave his drink another light swirl.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9xJ4LsEvNq
“Well now, this is interesting...” mused Anton to himself as he watched the remnants of the drug dissolve into the rest of his drink “Silly little poachers...”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFd9alQXWK5
Looking from one dark elf and then back to the other, he found them both staring at him intently. Smiling again he raised his glass in salute to the barkeep before taking a long gulp. Shaking his head the old man smirked and walked away.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE9MPbme1oX
“Oh... This is a cheap one!” declared Anton as he grimaced in disgust at the tinfoil-like taste “You'll want to move things along pretty quick! I don't think this one is going to last very long at all!”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz7Z8StsOB9
Both of the dark elves were dumbfounded as they watched him take another swallow of his tainted drink.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcKEWQ91Cj1
“You know... the thing I love most about scenarios like this...” muttered Anton as he gave his glass a light shake to swirl his drink “Is that I have no reason to feel bad about whatever happens...”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2zUgq4FejC
The sisters looked at each other before focusing back on Anton as he took another drink.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHB2eEncYLs
“Hm... Mm, mm, mm” mumbled Anton as he ran his tongue across his teeth in an effort to dilute the taste in his mouth “I'm going to really enjoy myself with this...”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQI2xN0W7DN
“Hm, oh yeah!” hummed Fiona as a wicked looking smile spread across her face “We're going to have a great time together!”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu89ZfOTFmO
Anton gave her a tired look and shook his head before taking another drink.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8xoDYxpvk4
“That's always been the problem with you Dark Elves...” he said as he ran his tongue through his mouth again “You can never bring yourselves to listen to anything you're told...”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpI7Lmj0LbL
Tilting his head back he gulped down the last of his drink before setting the glass down on the bar in front of himself.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBtIHxHgPQv
Fiona leaned away from him as he turned and gave her a cold smile.290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC1QeMCIaT0
“I said that “I” was going to really enjoy this...” declared Anton as his vision began to go black along the edges “I never said that you would...”290Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE2lT8g9jyW
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