#ccsemberclub

"Mr DeVere, do take a seat in the Club and someone will attend you right away." Stodgepole's eyes haven't moved from CC.

When they are alone, "Speaking of fingers in pies....That was one of the most delicious things I've ever see you do." He takes her hand to pull her close and buries his face; he probably can't see a thing as he inhales deeply, then looks up at her. "You smell good enough to eat...." he growls, as one hand plays 'tag' with her little goat tail.

"Moi?" A s mile "Why sir," the tail flicks like a doe's playfully 'All I did was light a fire and chat with a guest" Guileless look which almost anyone else ight fall for

"Mmmmm....." another growls, his hand catching and releasing her flicking. He kisses her again, taking his time. "I love this dress on you." He slides the hem up towards her waist slowly. "I love it more off you..."

She gives a soft moan, and kisses back, along ear and more "So... this is what you wanted..." A kiss "...thirty minutes for? Fashion advice" She wiggles so the material slides out

"I'll give you longer later, if you like." He pauses to groan at her attentions. "I didn't want to be rude to Mr. DeVere."

"Well, " A flip slide glide and somehow her dress floats down on top of him, veiling his good eye so she can hear her voice. "There, that might save time?" Can a voice sound naked?

"Oh, this deserves more than a half hour...." as he paws the dress of his head. "Come here, Callidora."

And she does

(Fade to black, for now)

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Some time later....
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"That was nice" A kiss "I do love it when I find a way to get your steam going even when that wasn't the goal" Slow stretch "Which part was it in particular so I'll know to try that sort of thing again?"

He chuckles lazily, kissing her back and admiring the stretch. "It was the entire zeitgeist. The illicit holiday, the Glamour, the way you blended the Brand into the 'Fire, the way you look, the first time we 'Christened' this place with 'Fire....." A roguish smile, one-eyed.

"Oh... I thought maybe it was trying to get free renewals as part of the 'as long as someone is in college deal.' Speaking of which..." A kiss "Earl went to caesar asking him if he had properties in New England... now I know why. Kitten and Cute Lurch are going to shack up"

William smiles, delighted. "Oh, good for them." He tilts his head, cockeyed on the cushion. "Well caught."

"More dumb luck than cleverness... Caesar mentioned to me the querry, and yet here is Mr. DeVere showing a similar interest in Kitten. Odd. I know sluagh are clannish, but this seems a bit above and beyond. Maybe he was a mentor to her at a time? "

He nods. "I think perhaps. Or, even now."

"Well I do admit a soft side towards the girl, you know that, and cute lurch is a delight. I hope he never learns how to not blush. Honestly, it would be a loss if he ever learned to resist it entirely." She hums "What do you think of our deal in the making? An apartment complex? we might need Caesar's help at least for the initial investment"

"I was hoping you'd think so. Yes, let us see if he's willing to be a partner. It -is- out of his general area of operations but... one looks to grow, to expand." He pats his stomach. "Obviously." A wicked wink. "He'd be willing to help his elder friend to set up a nest egg to protect his beloved mother."

"Shameless.." She laughss "Yes. My son is a good boy who takes care of his mother. So we take the chance on this complex? OOO...an excuse to travel! I mean, we'll want spots near trods and things yes?"

Indulgent. "Yes, Calidora Dearest. Let's go to Apples and find trods and raths and all sorts of places......"

"And we can do it under the cover of clothes shopping. The perfect mask"

He lifts his head. "Clothes shopping?"

"All the best trods are kept behind wardrobes and the like" She sniffs "surely you've read books"

"One." Dry.

"Well find another then..." A tease "with BIG Pictures"

"Yes, my failing eyesight, you know...." Still dry.

"What shall we do with the remaining 25...." He looks at his watch ".... 2 minutes??"

"Help each other get dressed and presentable?"

He chuckles. "You, more than me." And in short order, all is well...?

So it is... and they are ready to finalize the deal with Mr. DeVere

(End Scene)