Anna
*The general hum of Club Caranaro seemed to be far and quiet today. Up in his ivory tower, away from the sound and partying that often took place. Here, it was quiet, homely, completely unlike the usual hum of Horace presented to his customers.*

*Along the walls were paintings and expensive looking art pieces. Tables dressed with items like a set of ordinary lock picks, perhaps valued by the Kitsune.*

*Horace himself was sat behind a desk, seeming rather tiny under a large window that looked over the city. His focus on some papers, writing and reading at a large desk.*

*The kitsune is dressed somewhat casually. His usual vest and tie discarded on a chair while his dress shirt was somewhat unbuttoned for comfort. His accessories such as his shades and jewelry piled up in a bowl on his desk. Although the familiar scent of smoke filled the room as a cigarette dangled from his mouth. The kitsune was otherwise normally dressed, nice shoes and dress pants included.*
Danae
*Horace's mostly quiet night would be disturbed by a knock at the door, sounding slightly more metallic than an ordinary knuckle.*

"Horace? May I come in?"

*Assuming he said yes, Diao would open the door, slightly flustered at the sight of his unbuttoned dress shirt.*

"How is everything?"
Anna
*The kitsune would of course allow Diao in, although he notably doesn't get up from his desk. With a stroke of his pen, he fills out a few open lines on a paper.*
"Everything is... Okay. Why do you ask?" 

*He responds without looking.*
Danae
"I wanted to check up on the Black Iron. It's fine, right? I wouldn't want it to be too uh, restrictive in any way. I did do it without your consent, after all."

*A small, mechanical hummingbird would buzz into the room, pulling the door shut and landing on Horace's desk, looking at him. Of course, Diao wasn't just here for his medical status; the engineer just found it easier to segway into it like this.*
Anna
"It's not painful, nor restrictive. It's just my own flesh, only hardened, no?" 

*The kitsune paused and set his pen down with a sigh. He sits back in his chair, seeming to welcome the break from work. He glances at the mechanical bird on his desk, curious as to what it's intentions and purpose were. He reaches to pet it, his hands more obviously exposed with their Iron coated state.*

"I guess I can't blame you. You were drunk, maybe more than I was."
Danae
"Yeah, it is. Slightly metallic too, though it doesn't rust like regular iron. That would not be good."

*The bird closes its eyes and accepts the pets, leaning into them. It didn't seem to care about his iron coated hands.*

"I-I was? I didn't know how much I had to drink that night, so-"

*Diao turns red as she remembered the outcome of what happened that night (she completely forgot what happened during it). Horace had been infused with the Black Iron she was experimenting with, and they had ended up in bed together-*
Anna
*Horace's lips turn into a small smile as the bird accepts his affection. Eventually that comes to an end however as Horace finally looks at Diao. His own expression was nothing like Diao's own frantic embarrassment.*

"Well, I can't say I remember much from that night. I do know there were many empty bottles beside the bed though." 
*He takes a puff from his cigarette, letting the smoke pool out of his mouth and up into the ceiling.*
"As you can see, I'm fine. Unless you want a closer inspection?"
Danae
*Diao coughs as the cigarette smoke wafts through the air. She hadn't figured out how to strengthen her lungs yet; so for now, she was stuck with absolutely terrible cardio. Maybe she could make something to filter smoke out?*

"Uh, sure, just to give it a check up."

*Diao moved forward, waving her hand to dissipate the smoke.*
Anna
*Horace seems to take notice of Diao's coughing, deciding to put the cigarette out in a nearby ash tray. He stands up from his desk, unbuttoning his shirt further before sliding it off. Diao gets a full view of his physique, as well as the Black Iron that crept from his finger tips up to his shoulders.*

"Take all the time you need. I'm in no hurry to go back to work."
Danae
*Diao noticed the small act of kindness Horace before blushing as Horace took his shirt off. Truth be told, she wasn't just interested in the Black Iron; the engineer also studied the eye candy known as Horace Caranaro. She looked at one arm, looking at the Black Iron as she felt his muscular contours from his hands to his shoulders.*

"Have you been able to deactivate it at all? Has it gone past your shoulders?"

*She secretly had a silent celebration as Horace said he was in no hurry. She could take all the time she needed.*
Anna
"Afraid not. Though when I'm relaxed it seems to stay in my hands, and tensing makes it like so." 
*The kitsune doesn't seem to mind Diao's inspection. His strong arms coated in the material like a lacquer, preserving what lies underneath. He opens and closes his hand, flexing his arm as if to test it.*
"Sometimes it'll appear in a spot just before I'm to be struck. Like reactive armor or something... Doesn't always help though." 

*Horace seems to do some inspecting himself.*
Danae
"Oh?"

*Diao had tested it somewhat on herself; glad to see that it was on Horace as well.*

"Not always? Is it just not working at times, or does it respond to things like this?"

*Diao would place a gentle hand on Horace's chest, dragging her hand down his pec. Part of it was for science; the other was to satisfy her own desires, as Horace could see she was absolutely enjoying this.*
Anna
"Mainly when I'm not expecting it." 
*Horace glances down at Diao's hand, his smile deepening slightly. He reached down, one hand on Diao's while the other pulls her onto his lap. He makes her comfortable, looking at her with his casual smile.*

"So doc. How do I look?"
Danae
"O-oh-"

*Diao retracts her hand and freezes as Horace pulls her onto his lap. Was this how they had ended up in bed?*

"You look perfectly fine. Nothing out of the ordinary."

*'Could he use it elsewhere? Perhaps... No, don't think like that, Diao.'*

"I also wanted to ask... Horace, are we dating?"
Anna
*The kitsune looked rather pleased with the situation. His next attempt to progress the night faltering as Diao asks him a question. He blinks, and gives her a dumbfounded look.*

"Dating...? Why do you ask?" 
*He says with some suspicion.*
Danae
"Well, you know, the night with the bed happened so quickly, and, uh, yeah. We live basically next to each other. I'm pretty sure you're the one putting me to bed when I fall asleep working late at night. So, yeah. I'd just... Like to confirm what we have. Even if it's minor."

*Diao swings her legs a tad, her hands resting neatly on her lap. A knock on the door is heard; Diao's robot butler has arrived.*

"Mr. Horace? Have you seen Ms.-"

*Vinci, Diao's robotic butler, opens the door with some tea and snacks, only to find Diao sitting on Horace's lap, now red upon her summon seeing her like this.*

"Oh, apologies. I shall let you two resume your activities."

*And the door is quickly closed.*
Anna
*It seems before Horace could put down a word of response, he's interrupted by the door. He gives the robot a slight glare, seemingly unamused with the situation. A small sigh escaping his lips as he sits back into his chair.*
"So... You have feelings for me." 

*He spoke as if somewhat annoyed with Diao. A look on his face like he was explaining a misconception a child had.*
"Are you sure?"