Anna Karenin (Sep 1, 2011 10:51:46 PM)
(This user has entered [FQ} Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop) (IP = 121.222.146.2)

Josh Perdrew (Sep 1, 2011 10:52:21 PM)
(This user has entered [FQ} Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop) (IP = 166.249.137.209)

Josh Perdrew (Sep 1, 2011 10:54:45 PM)
*After the really awkward night before Josh had set out to find Anna of course she was a ahrd lady to find. So he began to explore the many off kilter watering holes that graced the Quarter. His latest stop being Lafitte's Blacksmith*

Anna Karenin (Sep 1, 2011 10:55:43 PM)
*Anna sits at a corner table, a large glass of clear liquid before her and pack of cards in her left hand. Wearing fitted black pants lashed up the sides with laces and tied in little bows at her hips, the forest green pesant blouse leaves both her shoulders bare, a little antique silver filigree medicine ball dangling down to rest between her breasts and give the shirt a hint of shape. She doesn't look up as Josh walks in, apparently not expecting him to find her, or perhaps even want to, instead rolling the cards out in a fan accross the table before her with a steady practiced hand.*

Josh Perdrew (Sep 1, 2011 10:59:46 PM)
*Josh had the advantage that despite the fact it made his Primogen twitchy he only cleaned up when he had to. So the usual jeans and tee attire did a lot toward keeping him from drawing attention in such places. Thus he was left alone and after looking around a bit spotted Anna. He then wandered over and without a word pulled out a chair and sat down right next to her. The things that had happened had been pondered and Josh realized the pretty lady like as not knew exactly what he was. But he was going to let her speak first tonight.*

Anna Karenin (Sep 1, 2011 11:02:24 PM)
*She blinks in suprise as Josh pulls up a chair beside her, her eyes shifting over to him as her hand releases a hold of the cards. An attempt made at the usual smile, it nevertheless fails to touch her eyes a hint of nervous shock instead remaing within them.* Hello Josh, it seems that fate is determined to continue throwing us in one anothers paths.

Josh Perdrew (Sep 1, 2011 11:05:15 PM)
That or I was specifically looked for you *he gave her a smile and he seemed like the one tonight who was just fine and happy go lucky. He then reached over and covered her hand with his before kissing her cheek.* And you can relax I want my buddy back and after thinking on things I think I might even have more of a buddy now.

Anna Karenin (Sep 1, 2011 11:07:00 PM)
*She chuckles at that and reaches for her drink, the vodka raised to her lips as she sips at it.* You have strange friends then Josh, if I am anything to go by.

Josh Perdrew (Sep 1, 2011 11:11:33 PM)
*He watched her drink and she could see the wheels turning in his head. The lithe man was clearly weighing something that for once made the smile leave his face but then he seemed to reach a decision point* well I have a very interesting *he paused and leaned into her ans whispered* unlife. And it occurs to me that you know exactly what I mean.

Anna Karenin (Sep 1, 2011 11:13:58 PM)
*Her eyes flick over to him and she hesitates.. she knows she should play the game, that in fact not playing the game could get her killed but instead of answering with a vapid "what do you mean?", she simply nods, those rogue chestnut curls falling forwards and over her shoulder once more.* I had guessed... your kisses taste of blood.

Josh Perdrew (Sep 1, 2011 11:20:07 PM)
*He nodded his head repeatedly* and I had certain affects on you. *He then tilted his head and licked his lips while he watched her* then there was your reaction last night. So I tend to think I have been poaching on someone else's uh employee without even realizing that I was. *He stuck his tongue out at her then and added* though the employess could have at least helped me out and let me know I was being a bad boy. But well she likes to fluant the rules so I suppose we both have a bit of egg on our face.

Anna Karenin (Sep 1, 2011 11:21:40 PM)
*She watches him, her voice becoming soft as they speak in public of the most private of matters, their very location meaning they were largely ignored, a forgotten couple in the corner of a crowded bar.* It was unlike anything I have ever known Josh. I.. I'm not that person in the water, I don't know what happened, what I was thinking. I don't know what that darkness was. *She shakes her head once more reaching for the glass of vodka again.* We were both playing a game with eachother, you were using me, I was using you and then.... should I apologise?

Josh Perdrew (Sep 1, 2011 11:25:52 PM)
*He snorted at that* well not the place to get into too many details but welcome to the world of mine. All of us live with that darkness just a bit more magnified than you. *He did not bother to act like he was drinking as they were being mostly ignored and well she was drinking* and other than I was not thinking real clear and was surprised it was not without pleasure for me. But well not sure you want to know that many details about what presses my buttons.

Anna Karenin (Sep 1, 2011 11:29:30 PM)
*She chuckles at that, the mischief finally making it's way back to her eyes as she looks to him once more in suprise.* Yes because now is a time for you to be shy with me, -after- we have ... *She bites on her bottom lip and grins shaking her head as she refuses to finish the sentence. Sitting upright she pushes the vodka back and away from herself, giving up on her half hearted attempt at getting drunk.* What happens now? Is this the part where we each say "it was nice meeting you" and walk our seperate ways?

Josh Perdrew (Sep 1, 2011 11:33:48 PM)
*He drew a breath even though it was not needed* I would rather not. We are not planning on swearing undying love I am sure but well I like you Anna. Though I immagine this is complicated because for example I do not know who you 'work' for. *He gave her a smile then that was a mirror of her mischevious one* and somehow I suspect we will be gnawing on one another again soon. *He then folded his hands on the table in front of him* and that shall like as not soon turn into one of those cases of aggresive stupidity that I told you I try and avoid in my rule breaking. But well the die seems cast yes?

Anna Karenin (Sep 1, 2011 11:36:22 PM)
*She grins at that, her eyes dancing as she watches him.* I cannot tell what to make of you Josh. I expected you to be angry or offended or threaten me or even worse and instead for no good reason you are willing to court danger and trouble? I think perhaps you are as bad as I am.

Josh Perdrew (Sep 1, 2011 11:39:12 PM)
*That made him chuckle* well since it is kind of obvious what your situation is why should I be angry or offended? Why should I threaten you? Hell, truth be told I was the one breaking the rules because I did not know your nature and that is simply not an excuse. As for the bad as you are? Well I hope not considering I am one of them who has been charged with keeping the rules.

Anna Karenin (Sep 1, 2011 11:41:59 PM)
*She laughs softly and waves her hand with a dismissive little gesture.* Oh he won't care, he has told me that he has no interest in my personal life so long as I deliver this or deliver that when he needs me to. *She shrugs a bared shoulder and smiles over to Josh.* He see's me and treats me like a child, which compared to him I perhaps am. Only you are in charge of keeping the rules? *That notion seems to make the sparkle in her eyes grow more lively as she watches him.* Josh, you are trying to get under my skin to use me for information! It is a good plan, but I should perhaps warn you that I know nothing because he tells me nothing.

Josh Perdrew (Sep 1, 2011 11:45:57 PM)
*He rolled his eyes* well some seem intent on making me a political climber and so I have my current post. And well am breaking in a new employee of my own so I have no time or energy for pumping you for information. *He then leaned in and let his nose brush hers* other than to ask who? That is one thing I do need to know otherwise I might be stepping into things much deeper than I intend. *He flicked his cool tongue tip across her nose after asking his question. Josh really was charming if not overly attractive...very pale, skinny, and tended to dress down.*

Anna Karenin (Sep 1, 2011 11:48:35 PM)
*She watches him, and just as before refused to lean back, that closeness bringing all those recent memories of times spent alone in the darkness back to the surface of her mind. Speaking softly, the warmth of her breath runs likely against his cool skin, that inner heat of life radiating out and calling to him.* And if you are stepping into things far deeper than you had intended Josh? What then?

Josh Perdrew (Sep 1, 2011 11:52:58 PM)
*He leaned in a bit as well their lips oh so close by now* at least I will be going into it with my eyes wide open. But well you and I seem to be drawn to one another a bit too much to back out now. *His warm chocolate eyes fixed on hers* do you hear any limbs cracking? *He then slid his arms around her because well he had promised to take her with him.*

Anna Karenin (Sep 1, 2011 11:56:45 PM)
*She nods, her eyes remaining fixed upon him as she leant closer sliding forwards upon her chair so that she only perched upon the edge of it now.* Yes, but I told you last night that I am one who will step willingly towards her doom. *Her hand raising she runs fingertips down the side of his face, a light barely felt touch as the whispers continue to draw that sense of isolation around them, the background noises of the bar fading away into the distance.* Will you also let me take you with me when I fall? Not even I know if I would try to or not, these nights, these things, are starting to make me a stranger to myself.