Michelle
"Oh, they always raised me as a gentleman. Compliments are some of the best gifts one can offer, after all."

*Livio raised his glass once more, taking another sip of the fine white wine. Mai seemed genuinely happy to be with him, which helped offset the talk of the past. Though, the kemonomimi seemed to shift to talk of the future.*

"Goals? Well, perhaps I've met one: to be with such a pretty woman as yourself. But other than that... Well, not so much. Perhaps get rich? Just a few good targets and I could live pretty comfortably for the rest of my life. But where's the fun in that? I like the thrill of hunting."
Cynthia
*Endless flirting. Livio was truly a man of charm. Mai liked that.*

"I have to agree that a more thrilling life makes it more interesting. My family had the comforts of money but that didn't interest me much, I needed more. Maybe that's why I fell in love with dance. I used to run away from home to be dancing on stage by myself."

*Mai smiled at the memories of when she was a child.*

"You know, children are adventurous by nature. I can still remember how starry the sky was."
Michelle
"Ah, comfort breeds weakness, you know? Going out there and doing things is what makes someone great. And sneaking out at night... Ah, I remember doing that too. The stars are some of the most beautiful things in the world."

*Livio whispered closer to Mai.*

*"Well, along with you, of course."*

"I will say, I actually wasn't the most curious child. Life was quite simple. Hunting, playing, working. I guess I really discovered this passion when I was finally alone."
Cynthia
*A smile came to Mai's lips as she heard Livio's voice close up, the back of her neck tingling with the good feeling.*

"Time alone is good. I've spent the last few years alone myself. It's important to know how to value your own company..."

"But it's always possible to make some exceptions." *Mai whispered back to him, watching him without an ounce of shame on her face. Her eyes were calm but piercing, fixed on Livio's gold.*

*She took another sip of her wine.*
Michelle
*Livio was just about to comment on how Mai's company would be preferable, but she beat him to the punch. Smiling, he wraps an arm around her shoulders, and clearly showing that they had the same interests.*

"Is that time together I hear?"

*Livio set down his wine glass for a bit, combing his white hair out of his face, enough so Mai could see more of his shining gold against his tan skin.*