10-21-2013, 07:53 AM
Tony took Claire's hand in one fluid motion, his head turned down in an imitation of a bow. Her words screamed danger, but Tony did not have to fake the smile that spread across his face. "The pleasure is mine once more."
He released the woman's hand with perfect timing. He did not hold on too long, too eager, nor did he release it before time lest he appeared nervous. One of the utterly inane practises he was taught in his youth. Something the rich with too much time on their hands decided that most people would not even notice, but he could not be too careful.
Tony ignored the question dangling in front of him. To ask would be to dance to Claire's tune and he had yet to decide if he liked it. Instead, he turned the question upon her. "There are many foreigners in Moscow, what brings you here? And to this part of town. You must have a few tricks up your sleeve to walk around here alone at this hour."
Claire didn't look like the military type, but agents of the CCD were thorough. "If you need any help, I would be glad to offer my assistance."
The last was said with a raised eyebrow, and Tony watched Claire's face for her reaction, the power ready to strike at any moment.
He released the woman's hand with perfect timing. He did not hold on too long, too eager, nor did he release it before time lest he appeared nervous. One of the utterly inane practises he was taught in his youth. Something the rich with too much time on their hands decided that most people would not even notice, but he could not be too careful.
Tony ignored the question dangling in front of him. To ask would be to dance to Claire's tune and he had yet to decide if he liked it. Instead, he turned the question upon her. "There are many foreigners in Moscow, what brings you here? And to this part of town. You must have a few tricks up your sleeve to walk around here alone at this hour."
Claire didn't look like the military type, but agents of the CCD were thorough. "If you need any help, I would be glad to offer my assistance."
The last was said with a raised eyebrow, and Tony watched Claire's face for her reaction, the power ready to strike at any moment.