Stockholm Syndrome

[Lightning]

:P

"Adrian..."

That breathless, pleasured calling that went out of her lips like contented satisfaction, pleased him as much as the feeling of the warm fluid that slowly came out of her as he thrusted. His never never felt so beautiful, it reminded him of a short little symphony than in seconds time, made wonders to his ears.

He released a hitched sigh, as he own climax came, his seeds mixing along with her small warm mess of a prize. Adrian began breathing heavily, slowly bringing up his head, kissing her neck, trailing up to her chin, his hand making soothing trails along the skin of her sides. "Do I get an A?" he murmured darkly, chuckling in whispers as he withdrew his member and lay on his back at the spot beside her.

There the alcohol began to weigh on him, the heavy feeling of exhaustion because of both intoxication and sex began crashing in, tensing up inside his muscles, pinning down his body like a heavy weight over his chest. As he felt his eyes shutting to sleep, he knew after this, all hell would break loose.

 

[*Winter Air*]

More than an A.


Of course she wouldnt tell him that, she instead let her actions speak.

She turned to her side, and leaned her head on his chest snuggling against him

After sex she never liked to cuddle in fact, she liked to be left alone to sleep

but even after... Adrian seemed to have a hold on her.

She looked up at him as he began to fall asleep..


He looked... almost adorable- as if he hadnt had very good sex in a long time...

meaningful sex. Making Love.

Not that this was any of that... absolutely not. Vodka only gives you the allusion of being that way

which was good enough

She let her eyes trail down his abdomen and then sliding the covers over both of them she too began to drift off..

the alcohol finally taking over

Going...

Going...

Gone.

yup

(of course after this kind of drunk sex I could see them in no other position but this hahaha<33)

 

[Lightning]

Of course, no matter how "sweet" the cuddling they were probably engaged in --- that was hours ago.

As sunlight seeped through his thin curtains, Adrian reluctantly opened them awake slowly, trying to stretch out his tired eyes. But of course they were stubborn, for the exhaustion and stress of a hangover was hanging on top of his head, like a hollow brick he was obliged to carry. He sighed, slight in irratation, his legs shuffling underneath the white bed sheets he was wrapped with. In the years that he slept alone, he knew there was someone else on his bed.

Reluctantly, he turned and a blurry image of hair greeted his vision. Ah, a woman. So he did brought one along after all, but how did Kyle tolerate him bringing a woman? Kyle did not like whores, Kyle liked classy rich whores, while he preferred role playing as different kinds of bussinessmen to bed and eat different kinds of women.

That was just how he was.

But why did he not eat this one?

Again, the heavy weight of his hangover came in, what was this? Why does he feel so tired? Too tired? This sort of exhaustion is more than a hangover, he felt like he got drunk, and went to the gym after. He felt so... Fatigued. "Damn it." he muttered, what even happened last night? He couldn't remember a thing, nor a visual. He could only remember riding his car, with Kyle driving, and is memory cuts from there. What did he get himself into? Now he felt like one of those guys in those movies...

Adrian turned back to the woman again, her face clearing after some sanity began flowing in his head. She was beautiful, yet familiar, it was so familiar that it irked him. To the point in which where he realized who it was, his eyes widening, "Fuck."

 

[*Winter Air*]

fuck

the words were clear as daylight shining through the window now

And it irritated the hell out of lisette because she knew that voice anywhere

and her eyes slit open as she sat up slowly, an alert yet slightly dazed

look on her face as her eyes adjusted

yes Fuck me indeed.

she got up quickly out of the bed and leaned herself against the wall

he was naked

and so was she...in the same bed...

.... Fuck no.

she shook her head slowly walking backwards towards the door

she took the handle and turned it

she ran her fingers through her hair as she made her way to the living

room -naked still. not caring anymore she had to get to the bottom of this

vodka bottles, panties, scarfs, and pants.

she leaned against The wall

letting what she did sink in..

she had betrayed Eric.

and her mouth opened slightly but ahw couldn't find the words.

she was hungover ..naked and angry.

 

[Lightning]

For Adrian, he took it differently.

Unlike Lisette, he had none of that kind of commitment -- no romantic attachments or what not. His last girlfriend was around the 1980s, which was decades and decades ago. The annoyance, and disbelief he had felt was more of like "Oh-no-I-fucked-her" sort of manner. His only commitment at the moment, was his vengeance, which itself kept him occupied as much as a man in a relationship. He also had a nephew, an annoying one too -- a human whom he feeds human food with, like a pet dog in a human body.

Whatever they had last night, it should be nothing but drunk sex. Something quick, un-efforted. He couldn't see his drunk self putting any effort in sex of an sorts -- he should've been too intoxicated. Plus, she looked more energized than him who, felt incredible heavy. What the heck did they do last night?

After putting on a new pair of boxer shorts, and grabbing a pair of robes from his bathroom, he trailed off down to the living room. Scratching his head in the piercing headache that he was experiencing, he spotted Lisette's figure glued against the wall, with a face of shock and disbelief as her eyes wandered on the trail of clothing that looked like a short pathway on the floor. Adrian raised his eyebrow -- what kind of sex did they have?

Well, whatever at that.

Shrugging lightly, he walked towards the kitchens, tossing the robe at her direction and began busying himself with picking up the bottles. "Last time I checked, you were a stripper -- not a nudist." he said in an abnormally cool tone for such awkward tension. He didn't know why it came that way, was it because he did not know what to do in these situations? Yes, that was probably it.

How awkward.

 

[*Winter Air*]

Lisette was irate

and of course, in times of pressure, there was always supposed to be someone to blame

she wanted to blame the alcohol, but the alcohol of course wouldn't give a damn.


She instead tied the robe furiously around her starting at adrian who looked nonchalant as ever

knowing full well what all of this meant

they fucked last night.


"You son of a bitch.... You son on a BITCH" She practically screamed as she repeated it, so the words would sink in

She quickly went upstairs and grabbed her purse throwing make up inside...

As her kitty, made trails, criss crossing between her legs as her tail moved reluctantly slow behind her

But she had no time for this greeting

She had to get the hell out of here

She felt dirty.


Like another statistic of what strippers were labeled as... and she wasnt, not at all.

She cursed in italian as she snatched her keys, and just like that in her robe and shades -Like a model going to the spa

she began rushing towards the door

"This is your fault... all I remember was comming in here to get over Ling and this is the thanks I get?

get me drunk? fuck me knowing about Eric.... you WIN" She pronounced, walking out, slamming the door behind her making eve her cat

jump slightly.

She got inside her car and shakily put the keys in the ignition and backed away, driving off so quickly

you could hear the screeching behind her.


And just as her cat left another pulled up

One with 2 men inside, They looked like the arabic secret service almost as they made thier way with their

black suits and dark shades to the front of the door and after looking at each other, one rang the doorbell.

 

[Lightning]

"That woman, it's something I didn't control. I didn't fuck you, we fucked ---basically."

He snorted, almost coolly. But in truth he was incredibly bothered, it wasn't sinking in yet. They fucked, he fucked Lisette. It was a drunk, impulsive action they went through. But then he felt faint tingles crawling in every inch of his skin, it was weired, it felt weird. Which made him think, what the hell did they do last night?

Knock, knock.

Adrian turned towards the door, who the hell is this now? Is it her again? Well, what a stupid woman. She walks out and comes back? How immature, what a girl. Sighing, he grabbed his clothes on ground, putting them on as he made his way towards the main door where the knock emerged from. He opened the door only to see two men in suits at his doorstep, cocking a brow, he looked at them suspiciously "Yes?"

 

[*Winter Air*]

Seth.


Seth was Lisettes older brother, also taking part in the family business he was his fathers right hand man

And besides his family nothing came before money.

Nothing. Not Women, not alcohol... well, maybe alcohol, but to get alcohol you needed money so it all comes down to it.

A true white collar business man. He followed in his fathers shadow step by step, line by line

And when his father brang up investing in LingWu -who was he to say no?

When LingWu was the only business on this side of the country that had not crashed or failed yet?

And since his fathers company, MicahAli -named after his grandfather had never failed either they would be fools not to.


He smirked looking up at the man, whenever he seen Ethan, whether in a magazine -which was rare he always wanted to be low key

most obviously. He was very sophisticated, so to see him almost disheveled the way he was, was quite amusing

sometimes... business men forgot they had other lives too... and so did their counterparts


"I'm Seth... Ive come here to speak on my fathers behalf...Imad. He said you two had talked earlier about

investments and all that... he wanted me to ask you to meet him in Sri Lanka on something like a...

business/ Vacation trip.. he is already there handling business but would much Like your company.."

Seth said as his intern pulled out a first class plane ticket and gesturing for Adrian to take it


"Im sorry I know this must be last moment but as true businessmen we must always be prepared... true enough no?"


He would have asked to come in, but after seeing a woman, of course not able to recognize her because of how swift she moved

and backed out of the drive way -he figured Adrian and his girlfriend might have gotten into an arugment.

 

[Lightning]

Ah, Lisette has a brother.

No doubt he was nicer than she was, calmer, smoother and undoubtly suave. In an arrogant, narcisstic manner, it reminded him of himself. This thought, made him smirk slightly --- yes, yes it did. By listening to his words carefully, it seemed like he caught the interest of Imad to his way. It was rather an achievement, Adrian liked investors. Investors gave money, and they make money together.

Not a bad deal. Business was a beautiful thing.

His eyes fell towards the plane ticket before him, ah, a free flight. He liked freebies, who didn't? The best things are always free, especially when it can possibly seal a business deal. Adrian took the ticket from his hand slowly, looking at it carefully --- first class. But of course. "Indeed, prepared we are, a pleasure to meet you --- Seth."

Who knew, this little accident of turning Lisette into a vampire --- made his business a window to prosper even further?

After this of course, followed an awkward silence. As much as his courtesy to his fellows came, when it was to professionalism --- at the moment was not the best time. With the mess he and Lisette made, the vodka bottles, the clothes, and the house was just in a slight mess that he now cannot bear because he was no longer drunk --- but hungover.

"...Anything else?"

 

[*Winter Air*]

Seth returned Adrians smirk with A smirk of his own as he took the passport

of course he would... only a fool wouldnt.

Too much money isnt ever enough money


He then cleared his throat and motioned for his intern to start walking,

as did he follow behind him slowly

"It was nice meeting you... see you Tonight."

They would all fly and be there before dinner... but on separate flights of course. It was obvious Adrian and Eric had some feud by the way

they had been the other night.

Ah yes... plan in motion...

but he couldn't help but shake something...

his sisters scarf, he thought he had seen it on the floor in Adrians house...


"Did that scarf look familiar to you?" His intern asked as he pondered in his own thoughts about it


Of course not. There were too many scarves in the world to really play investigator besides why would his sister be over here now?

Sure, he had heard that she had went to his fathers party with this man.. and sure his sister was a stripper -But she was no whore.

"No. It Didnt."

He said, getting in the passengers seat as his intern got inside the black escalade as well, and just as fast as they came they were gone.


****


"Ah, yes... of course I would love to come to Sri Lanka.... I heard they have great food.." Eric said, chuckling as he leaned back in

his chair and propped his feet on his desk. "Of course.. never too busy for you and Mr Imad... we are practically family now.."

He continued, boasting.... he loved the feeling of money knocking at his door and if Lisettes father invested, thats exactly what would happen.


"Of course Seth... Tonight..?.... Lisette same flight right?... ah okay I didnt know she was already on her way.... she isnt?...


ah shes comming with you.. understood. Okay then Seth.. Ill see you guys tonight... bye."

It was about time Imad had invested ....

He looked at the picture of Lisette on the wall and smiled as he slowly pulled out a ring box and admired the diamond ring inside..


Maybe soon...

But he had no time for this, he quickly went to his door and closed it, before walking towards the window and then transforming to stage 2.

He had to go to his father... and let him know what was happening.

 

[Lightning]

How quiet.

Everything all felt so synchronized, so orderly-fashioned, clean and smooth. What was this? Ah, nothing but a sucessful running arms business of course. Kyle chuckled to himself as he watched it, joy and haughtiness masked his face in his delight. What a company, Adrian built. It was evident that effort -- so much effort was built into this. This company was also inspired by that man's brother, Ling -- by the looks of it, he loved his brother so much, that he even made a sucessful company in his name.

Hmm, maybe he should name his son Ling -- that is if he get married. Commitment was a bitch.

Just as his thoughts about commitment started, his cellphone rang madly on top of his desk, sighing he reached for it as he cleared his mind from his past thoughts. He looked at the screen, only to see Adrian's name on the screen. Though he predicted and knew what he would say -- that he wouldn't go to work because of his hangover -- Kyle would still answer it either way. "Xíng bùtōng? (Not going to work?)" Kyle answered casually, snickering lightly at his own remark.

"Indeed."

"Hangover's too bad? Damn, I should't have left those bottles with you -- and it looks like your vampire woman won't get an A+ for letting you come to that point." Kyle shrugged, leaning back on the soft backrest of his leather seat. That woman, was the same woman Adrian went with during the party, there was no doubt she was a vampire. For the many centuries his family have been allies to such creatures, knowing a vampire immdiately from a glance --- was something they can do.

"Aside that, I have a meeting with an investor at Sri Lanka. Would playing boss, interest you?

"Oh, I like that." Kyle smirked, he very much loved that game.

-----------

Messy, unclean, and unbearable.

Those were the things Adrian had thought of, as he cleaned his house from the aftermath of their sex. He valued cleanliness as much as he valued business, now that he was sane -- the untidiness was incredibly unbearable. He shuddered. A few moments later, the house was clean as if it were never messed. But there was one more thing...

An object on the floor.

With an arched brow, Adrian approached it carefully -- it was a scarf. It was most certainly not his, it was feminine -- Lisette's. He picked it up slowly, bringing it up to his face and inhaled her scent. How fragrant. Wait. Why was he doing this? He brought it away from this face and folded it neatly, damn this hangover....

He still had to go to Sri Lanka.

 

[*Winter Air*]

Back to Basics.


Ah, Sri Lanka


Being closer to her Arabic Side of the family, every time Lisette went back home

She made sure she did so accordingly.

She didnt wear much make up, she didnt dress too inappropriate, and she didnt drink much.


She knew there was a time and place for everything, but Sri Lanka wasnt the time or place.

Of course it wasnt how it used to be, women weren't ruled by men and told what to do and such, but women

were expected to act a certain way. And she respected that because after all, it was part of her culture.


The one thing she loved about it though? Women were almost always showing skin... always.

It was never seen as something whore-ish or innapropriate though, because it was apart of culture.

And she loved it. She loved showing off her body..

because she had a great one... her hour glass figure looked perfect in outfits like the ones in Sri Lanka.

And of course as she confessed -she loved feeling wanted... like she was the most beautiful thing in the world

She loved being possessed.


Although there culture stuck however -Just like everyone else Sri Lanka was up in the world as well, just blessed to be able to keep up with the world

but also know what they stand for as well.


Much Like Jesse however, she didnt like speaking neither Italian or Sri Lankan, Because english was much easier in her eyes.


As soon as she had backed out of the driveway her father had called her and told her about a ticket to Sri Lanka with her name on it

Along with her brother,

Of course being in the state of mind she was in, she hesitated not at all to go.


She needed to get away from them. Both of them. No need to pack because the would almost surely be staying at her fathers mansion

where she had a room and clothes and everything else she needed...

Lisette thought long and hard about whether or not she should go back for her cat, or even explain herself to either men.

No. She couldn't see Eric now and Adrian... who cares? its not like this was an affair.. it would never happen again not ever.. so she didnt owe him anything

not even explaining why she would be gone a couple of days. No. She drove straight to the airport.

 

[Lightning]

"Well, what are we doing here Kyle? Any important things we have to talk about?" one of the investors asked, watching Kyle as he circled the boardroom with a mischevious smile on his face. The investor looked around for a moment, as if wondering about something, "Where's Adrian?"

"Gone." Kyle replied reflexively, almost smiling as brightly as the light of the boardroom.

"Gone?"

"Yes, gone -- well, temporarily." Kyle said, his tone slightly discouraged when he spoke of the words 'temporarily'. But not as much, though this 'playing boss' game is not quite a long as he should expect... He should savour every minute of it, "So I'm appointed to take his place during his absence, and you..." he said, turning towards Adrian's secretary, giving her a quick flirty wink that the other investors didn't notice, "are mine for the time being."

"Why you? You are just an investor."

Kyle turned to them, grinning "Correction: Major stock investor. Exactly."

------

Sri Lanka.

Truth be told, he had never been here before and this would be the first time. Though he had never been here before, Adrian knew the place existed around somewhere in Asia, an Indian subcontinent. Whatever beauty it held, he can never really appreciate -- for it was nearing dusk and he could nothing but city lights. It was really lucky that that man he preyed on, on the way to the airport quenched his hunger for the whole flight till the present --- he won't be hunting girls for a while, they had him quite bothered.

Well, Lisette did.

Whatever with her, he couldn't relate because he didn't know what it was like to be in a relationship anymore. Well, it was quite rewarding in a way, he fucked the dog's girlfriend. Who knew, dogs could have girlfriends --- pathetic. He rolled his eyes as he gathered his carry-on baggages and headed down the plane, inhaling the air of the place. It was humid. He trailed towards the airport's main building, on the way to pick up his luggages and only to capture the attention of women as he passed.

Ah, women.

 

[*Winter Air*]

Parents.

"Come e tu il tuo volo?"(how was your flight?) Her mother asked as they walked back to the mansion, Seth of course, on his cell -her father as well


She didnt know how her mother had married a business man.

"Too damn long... mother why didnt you tell me you booked this flight for 4 days? you trapped me here." Lisette said bluntly

putting on her shades and getting into the back of her dads black on black range rover, along with her mother

Seth in the passenger seat. As they continued their arguments on the phone

Her mother put a hand on top of Lisettes smiling at her, as they made their way towards the freeway


"Hai paura di essere a casa cosi a lungo? Vuol I ricordi perduti?" (are you afraid to be home so long? does it bring back memories?)


Lisette ignored her mothers questions, she didnt plan on being here past 24 hours... but now she was indeed stuck, and of course she couldn't have

counted on Seth to tell her. He hated every thing about his little sister in the united states. Here he would always know what she was up to. But there, it was

like another world, same with her dad... and now it seemed her mom had joined the dark side too.

***

Eric breathed in deeply, the fresh foriegn air that was Sri Lanka...

He loved it, He loved diversity-and this place was a far cry from what he was used to.

It was like a modern day Aladdin.


But of course food and culture stayed the same.

His father had made him go on this trip alone... almost like a test.

He couldnt fail it. He wouldnt...

Shit what was Lisette thinking?....

Why would she move away from here?

Thats all he could think as the ride her father had set up, pulled into the secluded mansion, just far enough from the city to have peace.


He smiled as he got out of the car and looked up at it... ah yes. Hello Sri Lanka.


******


Lisette loved getting dressed, even if it was just for dinner.

(Sari)

She smiled looking at herself as she pulled on the beautiful Orange Sari which covered her front but

exposed her back and twirled in it once before making her way into the dining room

Her long traditional style braid bouncing behind her



Maybe she needed this break.. away from all of them.


(I have a feeling.. theres gonna be a lot of sin,seduction, and deception this 4 day weekend... I cant WAIT!!) LOL

 

[Lightning]

Saris, and other traditional wear of vividly coloured fabrics scattered around him as people wore them. It was like as if it was the only thing they wore, everything felt so... Traditional. If there was anything modern -- it would be the city, but as far as fashion goes? It goes as far as old. Adrian couldn't help but admit that he felt awkward, he was a man who wore stylish, modern, american clothes while these people... These people were just covered with sheets of fabric that they pinned and tied together.

Well, for women.

As for men... They were decent.

Maybe it was the fact that he wasn't used to it, that the only time he saw people wear tradtional clothese were in special occasions. Even in China, though he had not lived there but visited, people don't always wear theirs, and it wasn't like this, it was more of oriental. He sighed, he must respect diversity, cultural diversity.

He picked up his bags quietly, ignoring the women who stared at him like security guards. It was annoying at first -- during his first few years as a vampire, but now it wasn't too bad. Well for him, it makes preying easier -- and delicious. For blood was sweeter in the brink of lust. As he exited the airport, there was a car that waited for him, he knew it waited for him for the driver who stood out of his vehicle, stared at him like an owl... Emphasizing the fact that ge must get in.

Adrian didn't mind going in the car, even if was probably a terrorist and whatnot, he was a vampire and the driver was just a human. The driver was food, so either way he benefits from it. As the driver assisted him with packing his bags, he boarded the car, and quickly it drove towards the mansion.

 

[*Winter Air*]

"lisette..."

she heard the familiar voice say,

and immidiatley her assumptions were answered

when Eric entered the grand room

with a smile And a nodd at her father

but he couldn't keep his eyes off her

she looked like his own little jasmine..and he was her American Aladdin

"you look natural..." he said as he kissed her softly and

snaked an arm around her waste and shook her father

and Seth's hands

"welcome ..." they both said at the same time.

to Eric with similar smiles

Seth could tell that Eric was out of his element

Americans couldn't understand culture.

if they knew any better they might appreciate

women dressed in something as tempting.

and easily removed ...


lisette however continued staring at her father

more like glaring.

good one father ...what other surprisea are in store?

 

[Lightning]

"Here we are." the driver said in a rough, Sri Lankan accent as he stopped the car in front a of a huge mansion. It wasn't like a modern, american mansion -- or even chinese. It reminded him of something well... Indian. It felt like a Taj Mahal and a modern house hyrid that gave you a sophisticated, yet traditonal Bollywood feel.

Adrian smirked, his eyes marveled at the sight through his window before opening his door, "And I thought she was Lebanese." he muttered to himself as he helped the driver unload his load. Lisette herself, was already a mystery to him, now even her own blood and identity was also a mystery to him too. He couldn't help but be intrigued, especially now that he had to impress Imad to invest in his company.

That should be easy enough, if he was the only one competing. But he knew, for a skeptical investor like him with fat load of money -- other business men would chase his tail too. Business was business.

"Follow me." the driver spoke after a moment, heading towards the main door of the mansion with Adrian following behind him. Well here he was, Sri Lanka. A place far away from home but not too far away from work -- for work was something he always took with him whenever he went. Even though Kyle would be taking over for the meantime -- the bastard will still send reports to him, because he is still the CEO.

If there was anyone he trusted, it would be Kyle, Jesse and himself.

As the driver led him to the grand room, there he met his nightmares. Not only Seth and Imad were present, butalso their whole family. When he meant whole family, the whole family -- including Lisette and her pet dog Eric. So, he was going to spend time with all of them for four days? How lovely.

Adrian's eyes looked at each of them, quickly and brieflly. The women of course, were dressed in the fabric of bundles that they called "clothes" and the men -- except for him and the dog, wore traditional mens clothes. He avoided looking at Lisette, because he knew that she wanted him to look at her, from his observation, Lisette was a little attention whore. She reveals skin to be noticed, even if he did checked her out once during the bussiness party -- that would certainly be the last of it.

Not because he was an asshole, but because he is an asshole and since the dog always gave her everything she wanted -- he'll do the opposite. Even though he can always opt not to do this, not they had a special little secret, a one night intimacy. Something that she wanted to keep a secret, something that would make her pay attention to him, and something that will make his presence utmostly unbearable to her.

He loved pissing her off.

Especially now.

"Hello Imad, Seth... Madame." Adrian said casually, shaking hands with both men and doing the courtesy of taking the hand of Lisette's mother and kissing it politely before he released it. His way of proper greetings, were very European. Those "gentlemen" types of greets, especially if his objective was too charm, which was quite his favourite.

Let it begin.

(I'm excited now. LOL.)

 

[*Winter Air*]

(okay lets just say lisette has a lot of back ground lol and also yea adrians an ass lmao)

truly fucking unbearable

her father had done it. Now she was in a room

full of people that at the moment she couldnt stand


Fuck Adrian. she didn't care what he did as long as he kept

quiet about everything.

but she had to act collected

she was home now ...well one of her home's

when in Rome do as they do..

kill with kindness?

no kill with silence.

she didn't say a thing she just smiled as they all made their

ways to the feast in the dining room where much food awaited.


Eric on the other hand was pleased.

so there was competition after all-not much of course

bloodsucking creature.

"ah Adrian ... what a pleasure "

a fucking pleasure.


as they settled imad openly began to start talking

"tommorow Im sending the women out to do whatever

it Is they do gossip and what not as we all talk" he nodded

cutting into his steak

"also the chef's will prepare whatever you want I know most Americans have

closed minds " he said chuckling

but Eric laugh. he took lisettes hand that wasn't occupied

with her salad.

"ill have what Your having sir" he chimmed

smirking at Adrian

he's my client.


Lisette knew now what was happening but she refused eye contact

she silently thanked her culture

because women and men unless married slept seperate.

at least there she would have peace.

 

[Lightning]

"Indeed, Eric. It seems like you have gotten your treats today, rather in a good mood?" Adrian replied casually, though his tone carrie subtle mockery as he flashed a genuine, yet teasing smile at him. Treats, yes treats. Dogs like him liked treats, treats put those mutts in a good mood -- such as now.

He looked down at his food, and in his mind he was disgusted, though in his face he still held a smile. Human food disgusts him, no matter how pretty they looked, it gave him a feeling that as if he were eating dirt on a plate. But of course he had to look like he was at least eating, so reluctantly he grabbed his utensils and began slicing a thin piece before shoving it in his mouth.

It tasted like moist, bitter dirt on his tongue and the only fact that made it delcious was the fact that it was medium rare, and animal blood oozed from the meat. Animal blood wasn't his favourite, but blood was blood -- anything to make it look good. He'll puke it out later anyways.

"That's very kind of you Imad, though I'd like to try some of your country's dishes. I am half-chinese, and my late mother was an immigrant if you recall, so I'm open with oriental food -- and it wouild be a pleasure if you could introduce me to some Sri Lankan flavours." Adrian said, reluctantly swallowing the piece of steak he just ate. He stole a glance towards Eric's way, smirking back.

I guess technically, you're the only 'close-minded' American in this room.

 

[*Winter Air*]

kiss ass.

Eric rolled his eyes

the man was hardly Chinese.

Americanized as anyone with eyes could see

but he would play this game

Lisette on the other had had enough

she was already pissed she couldn't taste her dish

she dropped her napkins in it and smiled as she got up

"stomach hurts see you all in the morning" she said hurriedly

kissing her mother and father

and heading towards her room

Eric wasn't worried he could follow her scent later

now was now.

returning Adrian's smirk