[ similarly, the lack of her hand in his causes an unexpected ache. but neve is already up and moving, planning the next five actions, and he can't suppress a slight laugh as he rises to his feet as well, setting aside the dishes in a neat pile. ]
Neve Gallus, kidnapped? [ amused, turning to collect his cloak only to wrap it around her shoulders, fastening it at her neck. while he does enjoy her brilliant teals and whites, they would be taking to the shadows to get to the eluvian. best one of the most wanted women in minrathous melts into the walls like a crow, rather than the empty streets amongst the bodies. ] I pity the man who would try.
[ because if neve did not kill him, the demon of vyrantium would.
it takes some time to navigate the way back to the eluvian. a few close calls, but with neve's suggestions, they make quick work of the path. he has her hand in his nearly the entire time; while he trusts neve with his life on a near daily basis, she is tired. her reflexes are likely not as quick as they typically would be, and so he ensures that she stays in his shadow -- much to her chagrin, he is sure.
he breathes a faint sigh of relief once they slip through the eluvian and wind up in treviso, in the attic of the diamond. safe. it takes a few moments to slip to the stairs to the actual casino halls below, mostly to avoid any crows who want to ask him questions he does not want to answer. he pauses only long enough to request the largest suite available, and instructs the teller to send the bill to him.
once they reach the room, lucanis is relieved to see it is the one he was thinking of. it's more of an apartment than a hotel room, and as lucanis shuts the door behind them, the noise of the casino drowns to a dull murmur. it's not lavishly decorated, but classically elegant, complete with a large bed, comfortable settee, a fireplace, a dining set against the window overlooking the canals, and plush carpet throughout.
not home, necessarily. but close enough. ]
Make yourself at home. [ easily enough, shrugging out of his outer jacket to hang on a nearby coat rack, trying to ignore the thrum in his chest at the conversation that he had suggested lying between them. ] The bath is just beyond that door, if you want to use it right away.
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Date: 2025-02-05 12:12 am (UTC)Neve Gallus, kidnapped? [ amused, turning to collect his cloak only to wrap it around her shoulders, fastening it at her neck. while he does enjoy her brilliant teals and whites, they would be taking to the shadows to get to the eluvian. best one of the most wanted women in minrathous melts into the walls like a crow, rather than the empty streets amongst the bodies. ] I pity the man who would try.
[ because if neve did not kill him, the demon of vyrantium would.
it takes some time to navigate the way back to the eluvian. a few close calls, but with neve's suggestions, they make quick work of the path. he has her hand in his nearly the entire time; while he trusts neve with his life on a near daily basis, she is tired. her reflexes are likely not as quick as they typically would be, and so he ensures that she stays in his shadow -- much to her chagrin, he is sure.
he breathes a faint sigh of relief once they slip through the eluvian and wind up in treviso, in the attic of the diamond. safe. it takes a few moments to slip to the stairs to the actual casino halls below, mostly to avoid any crows who want to ask him questions he does not want to answer. he pauses only long enough to request the largest suite available, and instructs the teller to send the bill to him.
once they reach the room, lucanis is relieved to see it is the one he was thinking of. it's more of an apartment than a hotel room, and as lucanis shuts the door behind them, the noise of the casino drowns to a dull murmur. it's not lavishly decorated, but classically elegant, complete with a large bed, comfortable settee, a fireplace, a dining set against the window overlooking the canals, and plush carpet throughout.
not home, necessarily. but close enough. ]
Make yourself at home. [ easily enough, shrugging out of his outer jacket to hang on a nearby coat rack, trying to ignore the thrum in his chest at the conversation that he had suggested lying between them. ] The bath is just beyond that door, if you want to use it right away.