[Nexus] Trog's Tavern CCXXXVI

[FireFox]

Ally grins mischievously. I can't believe it! You don't even remember what you did! Do you want me to tell you?

[Devixer]

Ashley starts to look a little embarrased. "Would you? I guess I should know for sure."

[FireFox]

You got so drunk last night... you actually kissed me. Her vulpine grin widens as she closely watches Ashley's reaction.

[Devixer]

Ashley looks more than a little surprised. "I... I did?" She tries to think of what to say next, eventually settling on, "Really?"

[FireFox]

Ally just nods seriously. She's worried that if she opens her mouth again, she's just going to laugh.

[Devixer]

Ashley just moans a little and places her forehead on the nearest flat surface, preferably a table. At this point, it really doesn't matter what Ally does next.

[FireFox]

... The thief bursts out into an uproarious fit of giggling. Oh wow! I really had you going, Ash!

[Devixer]

Ashley looks up, looking more confused than before. "What do you mean?"

[FireFox]

Hehehe... Ally gets herself under control. You didn't actually kiss me. Nothing bad happened last night at all.

[Devixer]

"Oh." Ashley looks a mixture of relieved and disappointed, right now. "Did anything happen? Good or bad?"

[FireFox]

Hmm... The redhead tries to put her arm around the other woman. You did call me pretty... But that's a well known fact, so no, nothing really happened.

[Devixer]

Ashley smiles a little, and let's Ally put her arm around her. "That's all? I was going to say something like that eventually."

[FireFox]

Yeah? Well, you're cute too, Ash. Even when you're not drunk and hitting on me.

[Devixer]

"Thanks..." Ashley pauses for a few secconds. "Are you okay with that, though? Me saying something like that?"

[FireFox]

Ally shrugs. Why wouldn't I be? I mean, it's kind of... more serious if you say it when you're not drunk, but I don't mind.

[Devixer]

"That's good. Because I, er, actually do think of those words around you, even when I'm sober." Ashley looks nervous now, watching for the thief's reaction.

[FireFox]

Huh. Thanks, I guess. She smiles at the illusionist.

[Devixer]

Ashley smiles too. "You're welcome." She suddenly tries to pull Ally into a short hug.

[FireFox]

Ally is hugged and returns it, albeit a little awkwardly.

[Devixer]

Ashley soon realizes her mistake, and hurries to let go. "Sorry. I guess I shouldn't be doing that too much anymore."

[FireFox]

And why shouldn't you? Ally grins and keeps hugging the illusionist.

[Devixer]

"Wait, you don't know? I think I've made it plainly obvious, now." Ashley's grinning as well, though now it's her turn to feel a little awkward.

[FireFox]

Ally finally lets go and pulls back to look at Ashley. Maybe I want to hear you say it...

[Devixer]

Now Ashley's blushing once again, rather profusely. "I... I kind of like you, Ally." She's trying to undermine what whe wants to say, and it shows.

[FireFox]

The thief laughs. No you don't. You don't even know me.

[Devixer]

Ashley somehow manages to look more embarrased. "Maybe not, but I want to."

[FireFox]

Then you're a fool. I'm most likely going to end up breaking your heart, so you should just get out now while you can. Ally frowns.

[Devixer]

"And how do you know that?" Ashley says with a hopeful tone in her voice. "You're just going to toss it away, without any consideration?"

[FireFox]

My mission comes first. She stands up and rubs her head. I can't afford to consider anything--or anyone--else.

[Devixer]

Ashley stands up as well, clenching a fist in defiance. "I was going to help you with that, remember? And not just because of how I feel."