Danny watched with a satisfied smirk as Siora took the bait. He liked her spark—enough caution to survive in a place like Kirkwall, but not so much that it stopped her from taking a chance when it was handed to her. She had guts, that much was clear, and he appreciated that in a person. Especially in a city where most folks were either too scared or too stupid to know when to keep their heads down.
Her challenge didn’t go unnoticed, and it only made his grin widen.
As she started walking toward the Hanged Man, Danny fell in step beside her, his hands casually slipping into his pockets. He kept a close eye on their surroundings as they moved, the streets of Lowtown still buzzing with the usual night-time activity. He’d been in enough fights to know that trouble could come from anywhere at any time, especially when you were leading a newcomer through the roughest parts of the city.
But for now, his focus was on Siora. She intrigued him, and that wasn’t something that happened often. Most people who crossed his path were either targets or annoyances, but Siora had potential. She was quick, sharp, and clearly had a story worth hearing. And in Danny’s line of work, that made her valuable—whether she knew it yet or not.
They reached the entrance to the Hanged Man, the sounds of rowdy patrons spilling out into the street. Danny pushed the door open and gestured for Siora to enter, the smirk still firmly in place.
Tonight was shaping up to be more interesting than he’d expected. And if Siora could hold her own, then maybe—just maybe—she’d find herself with a new ally in this twisted city. One who could open doors she didn’t even know existed.
For now, though, there was beer to drink, songs to sing, and a night to get through. Danny was curious to see just how far this new acquaintance could go.
@Siora Craynore
Her challenge didn’t go unnoticed, and it only made his grin widen.
More trouble than you look?he echoed, his tone mockingly thoughtful.
Well, that’d be a sight to see. Kirkwall could use a bit more excitement anyway. And as for my good side...He paused, the grin turning into a wry smile.
Let’s just say you ain’t seen nothin’ yet, love.
As she started walking toward the Hanged Man, Danny fell in step beside her, his hands casually slipping into his pockets. He kept a close eye on their surroundings as they moved, the streets of Lowtown still buzzing with the usual night-time activity. He’d been in enough fights to know that trouble could come from anywhere at any time, especially when you were leading a newcomer through the roughest parts of the city.
But for now, his focus was on Siora. She intrigued him, and that wasn’t something that happened often. Most people who crossed his path were either targets or annoyances, but Siora had potential. She was quick, sharp, and clearly had a story worth hearing. And in Danny’s line of work, that made her valuable—whether she knew it yet or not.
The Hanged Man’s as rough as they come, but that’s what makes it fun,he said as they walked, his voice carrying a mix of amusement and pride.
And if you’re offering up more than one song, well, I’d say we’re in for a decent night. Maybe even better than I thought. But you might want to pace yourself with the drinks, ‘cause I’ve yet to meet anyone who can outlast me at the bar.The challenge in his words was clear, but it was tempered with a hint of genuine interest.
They reached the entrance to the Hanged Man, the sounds of rowdy patrons spilling out into the street. Danny pushed the door open and gestured for Siora to enter, the smirk still firmly in place.
After you, Siora. Let’s see what you’re made of.He followed her inside, the familiar atmosphere of the tavern wrapping around him like an old, worn-in coat.
Tonight was shaping up to be more interesting than he’d expected. And if Siora could hold her own, then maybe—just maybe—she’d find herself with a new ally in this twisted city. One who could open doors she didn’t even know existed.
For now, though, there was beer to drink, songs to sing, and a night to get through. Danny was curious to see just how far this new acquaintance could go.
@Siora Craynore
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