04-20-2014, 09:38 AM
Finally, the other one shut her mouth long enough to let Dane's little butterfly speak. He was completely focused on Thalia's every word. An intent listener, he soaked in every syllable.
Dane's version of relaxed was to stream his arm along the back of the seat. It opened up his chest and invited the conversation in for a warm, welcoming hug. He smiled and crossed his legs toward Thalia. He posed for them, forcing eyes up and down his posture. Until Thalia mentioned the name of a certain gallery. It struck Dane to attention, and he shifted to explore the contents of a pocket.
"If you would say the name of that gallery once more?"
He asked, realizing his hand delved into the pocket with a lock of hair rather than a Wallet. A secret smile took his lips before correcting himself.
Wallet open, he suddenly stopped himself from dictating the recommendation. A light overcame his features. He set about exploring the girl's expression, fishing for a bite from the charming lure he was.
He lowered the device. "Actually, if you are of a mind, I'd like to take you there myself, and perhaps dinner afterward?"
His brows lifted hopeful, and his smile begged for agreement, but he had a feeling there was a bit of magic needed to win her over.
He lifted a finger before she could answer, and delved into the contents of his coat's inner breast pocket. From which he retrieved a silver card case and stylus. Upon the digital paper stored within, he sketched a quick outline of Thalia's face whilst hiding what he was actually doing behind a teasing shake of the head. Her hair bushed whimsically around her shoulders. There was a smile on her face and a flower behind one ear. A cartoon dialogue bubble filled the corner, and as Dane wrote her answer for her, his expression turned coy.
Image saved and imprinted, he offered her the tiny card. The rendition was strangely realistic, like sketching posed women was something he did on a regular basis, but she was lovely in it, far more so than the real version. The cartoon Thalia had said: "I would love to, Dane."
"Please say yes? Art is so much more enjoyable when there is someone else to share the experience."
Dane's version of relaxed was to stream his arm along the back of the seat. It opened up his chest and invited the conversation in for a warm, welcoming hug. He smiled and crossed his legs toward Thalia. He posed for them, forcing eyes up and down his posture. Until Thalia mentioned the name of a certain gallery. It struck Dane to attention, and he shifted to explore the contents of a pocket.
"If you would say the name of that gallery once more?"
He asked, realizing his hand delved into the pocket with a lock of hair rather than a Wallet. A secret smile took his lips before correcting himself.
Wallet open, he suddenly stopped himself from dictating the recommendation. A light overcame his features. He set about exploring the girl's expression, fishing for a bite from the charming lure he was.
He lowered the device. "Actually, if you are of a mind, I'd like to take you there myself, and perhaps dinner afterward?"
His brows lifted hopeful, and his smile begged for agreement, but he had a feeling there was a bit of magic needed to win her over.
He lifted a finger before she could answer, and delved into the contents of his coat's inner breast pocket. From which he retrieved a silver card case and stylus. Upon the digital paper stored within, he sketched a quick outline of Thalia's face whilst hiding what he was actually doing behind a teasing shake of the head. Her hair bushed whimsically around her shoulders. There was a smile on her face and a flower behind one ear. A cartoon dialogue bubble filled the corner, and as Dane wrote her answer for her, his expression turned coy.
Image saved and imprinted, he offered her the tiny card. The rendition was strangely realistic, like sketching posed women was something he did on a regular basis, but she was lovely in it, far more so than the real version. The cartoon Thalia had said: "I would love to, Dane."
"Please say yes? Art is so much more enjoyable when there is someone else to share the experience."