Eye Candy [Crit]

@"Critical"

Vlad appreciated his kind words and his gesture of comfort. This was the first time she honestly felt like a simple woman. Not a caster. Not an assassin. Not the poster woman for the Mafia. Not the stereotype changing role model. None of it. She felt.... Free. It was liberating to feel like a normal woman when everything used to hinge on being the best of the best and where one wrong mistake could lead to not just her death. But, the death of all she loved and all those she cared about. The others were stronger than she.. However. Vlad needed to retire. She had a growing family.

When he spoke of his wife meeting his girlfriend she nodded and squeezed his hand under hers, smiling warmly. Looking up into his eyes she offered him her comfort in exchange for his.

"The greatest respect is to introduce the mother of your child to the new woman that you are courting. While she may be a few years older than your daughter. Introducing them shows that you still respect your ex wife as the mother of your child."

Her stomach growled loudly in protest as she opened her mouth to continue to speak.. Causing her ears to fold down and a blush crosses her features as she does so.

"My apologies. I didn't expect to get this hungry this fast."

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"Chlorine? A poison or alchemical solution from the water?"

Vlad cocked her head towards the pool itself as she walked over to it cautiously before walking back. Towards Jacob her gaze upon him curiously.

"If there was a bath house I would be inclined to join you it would be a delightful way to continue our conversation."

Vlads voice trailed off as her ears perked up stiffly. Her mouth hung agap as she held up an index finger. It was clear that she knew she made an error as a light stain of crimson colored her face as she blushed.

"I forgot that morals are different here and joining a woman that you are not courting in a situation where they are going to be fully naked verses partially..." She motions towards the pool. "Is wrong."

By the look of Shame she had she hadn't meant it in the way that it came out... Or at all for that matter.

"Forgive me. I became accustomed to bathing in groups the last time something tried to kill one of us whilst we were alone."

Her tails flicked back and forth while her ears were plastered to her skull. Vlad was so accustomed to certain types of situations that she would be making these sort of mistakes more than once. Some more terrible than the last.

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"Ah, I see. It would make it undrinkable I am assuming. Giving that you stated that you need to wash it off of your person."

She stated just in time to bite her tongue before saying 'your deliciously sinful body'. Vlad was not a lewd person at all, however when it came to such fine examples of men such as Jacob it was a bit more than difficult to ensure that nothing stupid was said then and there.

With the acknowledgement and is dismissal of the matter Vlad visibly relaxed and then watched him for a long moment. It was as if she was lost in thought. At least Jacob understood that she was new to not only this place but to this world. The moment her mouth felt dry she cleared her throat and eased her way onto her feet, with his help of course.

"I am.. I am still in mourning and In a horrific separation. I am not emotionally ready for anything more serious than a friend. Though there may be an opening for one to help with the few urges that are earned as a pregnant woman. But, given your status I will not offer such a thing. No matter how tempting."

A smile broke out over her features as she looked up to Jacobs face while speaking. She was only slightly messing with him, but there was a compliment in there that was meant to express her feelings on the topic at hand. As well as alerting him her interest in him physically.

"If there was a bath house around here I would enjoy it. Perhaps if I get lucky I will find a moment to go and potentially invest in one."

Vladahlia didnt meant to flaunt her wealth, it having be gained with blood money it was a bit more easier than honest hard work.

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A small snort of laughter passed from Vlads lips before it developed into a full blown laugh. Stretching a bit she looked up to Jacob and shook her head a bit.

"Goodness, you make it seem as if I will perish without being tossed into the throws of passion. I assure you I have not been intimate very much the last few years. I am more than capable to control myself. After all That is the sort of thing that leads to these."

Vlad only paused to rub her belly with a fondness that could only be captured by an expecting mother. Content was evident on her features until that is when her stomach growled loudly once more.

"Though food on the other hand is a different story. If I do not get any of that within me soon I may have to consider taking a bite out of you~"

There was a heavy hint of teasing in her voice as she laughed once more at her words.

"I would keep it clean. It would be a family oriented establishment. Though opening it during the night for adults would be also a good suggestion as well. However, people in this place do not need to sully my establishment by sullying it with their lewd behaviors."

With a careful crouch she gathered her things and stood up straight, more than eager to get some food within her.

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Taking this as a moment to freshen up quickly she shot a cockly glare at the girls that were still gawking. If she had to constantly stay glued to Jacobs side Vlad would show them that there was more to sexuality than flaunting their bodies like common whores. No. Seduction was about conversation and the mind, with being able to engage a man in more than one way.. Asides spreading ones legs. Yes. If she had to be a different kind of role model she would.

Walking into the locker room she quickly cast a small alteration spell that freshened her skin and body much like a shower and a visit to a makeup artist and hair stylist could ever do. Which she quickly looked herself over in the mirror before slipping into a simple black dress that had a design of flowers upon it. However, it was done in the new style that made it looked as if the machine pressed the design on crumbled fabric. It was not low cut and it hid her modesty very well The back was low enough for her wings to fit out and it had a hole specially made for her tails.

One minor adjustment later and she walked out with her towel and bag over one hand and she hooked her arm in Jacobs before grinning in a more than cocky fashion.

"Just keep walking Jacob. I am proving a point. I will explain when we are alone." Her voice came out in a soft whisper as they walked off to where.. Who knows.. Vlad wanted food. But, by the looks of the jealous girls.. It was clear that her point what ever it was, was being made.