[It's offered with only a hint of cheek and temptation. There were many...uses to be found in playing with certain kinds of waiting games. For now, he takes Strange's arm, a small appreciative but polite glance given over his form before falling into step with him.
It was rude to discuss business before dinner and unseemly to allow anything more than the very light flirtation and flattery he'd offered while still in such mixed company of the city streets, so Essek kept conversation light. Asking after Stephen's work and his recent interests and only speaking very vaguely on his own research that had lead him to crossing paths with the good doctor again. It served it's purpose to pass the time nicely until they got to their destination. Where, of course, he remained primly either on Stephen's arm or at his heel as necessary until they were sequestered away in their corner. Only then did the more playful tilt return to the edge of his smile.]
I must admit, it is...refreshing to find a man so in-tune with his appearance and that appearance which others perceive. Especially to find it in a man who is willing to take such well measured steps to a more courtly dance than can often be found in our time. I said you were a gentleman and you are proving me right in the ways that matter. In short, I am impressed and, though the night is young, I am already appreciative of your company.
[A dance indeed, verbal though it may be, it was the sort of dancing Essek enjoyed. Like a mental and social puzzle to navigate. A promising partner in such a thing was refreshing.]
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[It's offered with only a hint of cheek and temptation. There were many...uses to be found in playing with certain kinds of waiting games. For now, he takes Strange's arm, a small appreciative but polite glance given over his form before falling into step with him.
It was rude to discuss business before dinner and unseemly to allow anything more than the very light flirtation and flattery he'd offered while still in such mixed company of the city streets, so Essek kept conversation light. Asking after Stephen's work and his recent interests and only speaking very vaguely on his own research that had lead him to crossing paths with the good doctor again. It served it's purpose to pass the time nicely until they got to their destination. Where, of course, he remained primly either on Stephen's arm or at his heel as necessary until they were sequestered away in their corner. Only then did the more playful tilt return to the edge of his smile.]
I must admit, it is...refreshing to find a man so in-tune with his appearance and that appearance which others perceive. Especially to find it in a man who is willing to take such well measured steps to a more courtly dance than can often be found in our time. I said you were a gentleman and you are proving me right in the ways that matter. In short, I am impressed and, though the night is young, I am already appreciative of your company.
[A dance indeed, verbal though it may be, it was the sort of dancing Essek enjoyed. Like a mental and social puzzle to navigate. A promising partner in such a thing was refreshing.]