Me and You and Awkward Silence

Siora watched Danny with a calm, measured gaze, like a still pool of water, one that gave away nothing more than what she wanted him to see. He was sharp, sharper than most, and that both intrigued her and gave her a reason to tread carefully. But she’d been around the type before. She knew better, or so she thought. Kirkwall, for all its grit and grandeur, was still just a bigger castle, with more twisted hallways and darker secrets and deeper dungeons. And she knew how to move through those.

Kirkwall’s just another castle, she replied with a wry smile. Might be bigger, might look different, but it runs on the same rules. Keep your mouth shut, your ears open, and know which hands to shake and which to keep at a distance. She let her gaze linger, the barest hint of a challenge flickering in her eyes, wondering if he’d flinch or press her further. Trust me, I know what I’m about.

She paused, adjusting her lute and offering Danny a quick, sidelong smile that was more genuine than anything she’d shown since they met. And, well... I figure my little tidbits are spoken for my ‘rescuing knight,’ seeing as he went out of his way for me. Her voice softened just a fraction, allowing that note of teasing sincerity to hang between them. But just as quickly as it appeared, she tucked it away, returning to her usual guarded ease. Danny could have her secrets, but only the ones she wanted him to have, when Siora felt safe enough.

With one last look, Siora inclined her head, her expression slipping back into its usual poise. Well then, Danny. I’ll be seeing you. The words were soft, but the look she gave him said more. A small piece of herself was allowed to surface, just for a moment, just for him.

Then, she turned her attention back to the lute, fingers gliding over the strings as she launched into another tune. Her voice hummed the melody, a few patrons offered a half-hearted response, one carrying on the tune by whistling.

You refilling your glass, or is that you for the night?

@Danny