[ when she pulls away, however brief the touch may have been— he feels a natural swell of disappointment. (but, maybe it's for the best when sylus' next move may have been to [redacted] it.) it's laced in the way he releases a soft sigh, barely heard now amongst the whispers and distant conversations.
however, while most would have potentially called it a night and recouped their losses, sylus has no intentions of doing so. instead, when she steps back and she stumbles, his hands are already moving to steady her.
to begin with, sylus wasn't one to squander a clear opportunity. ] Another time? But, it looks like your friends have other plans. [ ... and when she says her friends are waiting, he seems to look at them, an easy, almost relaxed quirk of his lips. he even gives them a small wave, as if to indicate that he was taking her home. is this where she sends the signal to be saved, or was she going to graciously accept his help?
he should be more worried that this could all unravel in seconds, but...
sylus was never lacking in confidence. (unfortunate) ]
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this has to change...
however, while most would have potentially called it a night and recouped their losses, sylus has no intentions of doing so. instead, when she steps back and she stumbles, his hands are already moving to steady her.
to begin with, sylus wasn't one to squander a clear opportunity. ] Another time? But, it looks like your friends have other plans. [ ... and when she says her friends are waiting, he seems to look at them, an easy, almost relaxed quirk of his lips. he even gives them a small wave, as if to indicate that he was taking her home. is this where she sends the signal to be saved, or was she going to graciously accept his help?
he should be more worried that this could all unravel in seconds, but...
sylus was never lacking in confidence. (unfortunate) ]