Casual Observer

[Gideon]

“Ah, infamy. I do so love the sound.” Gideon cackled, genuinely amused that any impression had been left at all, let alone one that pressed the man’s chin into his hands like a lovelorn puppy. Harbour House had been a party, but they were a dime a dozen in Gideon’s world, and that night had been more about sating curiosity than getting absolutely shit-faced. He watched Saelia saunter her gorgeous little ass over, drumming his fingers against the bar as he considered the pedestrian request for rum and coke. He didn’t elaborate on her answer about their reasons for being here, which was true enough. But he was more interested in asking questions than answering them.

“I think we’re out of coke,” he lied instead. A rummage produced shot glasses, which he presented with raised brows and a devilish grin. He poured for all of them without waiting for agreement. The first time they met, big brother had been on the clock. Not that it prevented them having a little harmless fun at his expense at the time. But Gideon barely thought about it since. He hadn’t even bothered to tell his own mother he knew about her sordid little love child. 

Given the unexpected opportunity for reunion, he determined there must be some juicy dirt here somewhere, though. They were related by blood after all. He and Saelia would just have to do a little digging. ”What brings you to China?” He pressed one of the shots closer.