Stephen
Today, he had something special in mind. For someone special, for a very.. Meaningful occasion. Arty walked, and walked towards the hotel front. His emerald eyes exploring the buildings face, it was all to familiar, and it had been done a myriad of times. But now? It was different. There was a twang of need, of a craving, so small and kernel like. Only one person could soothe it, to make it stop aching.

She was a beautiful woman. With the prettiest blue eyes, softest sweetest smile, and most gorgeous blonde hair. Her hands made his body feel electric, and heart jump with joy.

And he saw her, that same beautiful woman, his eyes connecting with hers lovingly. Giving her a very wide smile, with the sweetest grin after, Arty's heart skipped so many beats he coulda sworn the afterlife was screaming his name now. Picking up speed in his step, he figured she saw him, and the elf made his way to the door. Both hands stuffed in his pockets, to avoid touching Gemi a little too much. He stood outside in the chillier wind, summer was slowly coming to an end. Everything was going to busy again, including.. The colder time of year in just a few short weeks. 

With a light bulb of an idea, he grinned scrambling to pull his phone out of his pocket. Opening it with a quick six taps for his pass code, Arty quickly zoomed to his contacts. 

Opening one very special one.

```🌹🦋 Darling Gemi 🦋🌹```

Artorias started typing quickly, his elegantly long mane flowing in the cooler breeze. Floating behind the man, like a very menacing and dark cape. 

```Come outside. I have a question for you Babes. 💜```

After that, he sent the text, and looked back up to meet her eyes. He wasn't too far from the door, so Gemi wouldn't have to walk far. But that question was making him happily anxious, there was this fluffy, and so warm feeling in the pit of his stomach. Pretty sure people called them butterflies, and it sure as hell felt like it for him.
Patrick
*Her phone buzzed just as she had set it back into her pocket, she immediately opened the link and saw the name to the silhouette she noticed outside.*

```Arty ❤️❤️❤️```

*A small gasp and a giggle would escape her as she read the text. Looking around the room and seeing another servant nearby. She would quickly ask if he would watch the front for a few moments as she excitedly ran outside, her tails flowing behind her as she quickly saw him and bee-lined towards the elven male. It was the force of a tackle as she wrapped her arms around him for a moment before she looked up at him, making sure to fix her headpiece again and straighten up her outfit.*

"Master Artorias! To what do I owe the unexpected pleasure? Is everything ok?" 

*Try as she might, she couldn't help but to smile. Her own butterflies preventing her from staying completely calm as she was burning with curiosity of the sudden visit, not fully registering that he had called her 'Babes' in the text.*

*Her mind was racing with possibilities, was he here to stay another night? Was he leaving town? She hoped it wasn't that one, but her mind was racing on the inside. Her demeanor on the outside doing its best to show otherwise.*
Stephen
He wasn't here for an extended stay, or to tell her he was leaving. Really, Arty was here for more selfless reasons. Wanting to take Gemi out on a date, what better way than to ask her physically? Especially if she was coming fresh off work. Knowing; the woman would need some kind of rebreather after what he figured was a very very long day for her. 

..That thought went completely out the way. Seeing her bound through the door, exploding through it, an sprinting to him. He braced himself and laughed, opening both arms, swinging them wide for her to hide into- 

"Darling Gemini, oh god, you don't need to talk like you're on the clock with me. You know that. Dummy."

He cooed sweetly, sweeping the woman off her feet. Them hanging a few Inches in the air, as he hugged her right with very strong arms. Arty's aura felt so warm, and gentle. Yet, there was so much radiant happiness too. *He, was happy*. Because of her. And the elf wasn't complaining at all, really missing the vixen, today was going to be a day for just the two of them. Hopefully. 

Whilst he held her in his slenderly lean arms- his lips pressed themselves to her forehead, leaning such a sweet tender kiss on her skin. It wasn't as long as it felt, but Arty watched the world stop. And seeing only Gemi in it, it was.. Really strange. It felt weird, but the pieces fit. So to speak. Holding her in his arms, he felt so at peace. So much so, Arty could fall asleep standing with her by his side. The elf was happy, relieved. And the strangest thing, his mind was quiet. There were no thoughts, No worries, no fear. Just, her, and him. Standing together in front of the hotel, alone.
Patrick
*She giggled as he caught her, nuzzling into his chest as he picked her up. Feeling at ease now that she was against him again, her eyes opened wide as she remembered the questions that she wanted to ask.*

"Oh, right. Sorry about that Master... I mean Arty." *She says with a nervous giggle as she's set down.* "But what brings you by? Did you need a drink? Some food? I can't stay too long as I'm about to clock out soon, but I can put in an order for you!"

*Her mind was buzzing, what could he want? She would head back and ask the manager to stay a bit longer if he requested. However, her curiosity was ablaze at the arrival of a regular, especially since he would usually reserve a time, not just show up unannounced.*

*The many possibilities were swirling through the vixens mind as she held one of his hands with both of hers, ready to lead him inside if he wanted to go, but also remaining vigilant should he require anything else. Ears fully perked and her tails swishing happily that he was even here.*
Stephen
"Well.. I had an idea."

The man spoke vaguely, turning around still with one hand around her waist, he reached into his pockets and pulled out a set of keys. A beep, from a car a little bit away from then- it was a black mustang, a classic looking one. He grinned hearing her beep, so eager to sit behind the wheel again and listen that beast roar.

And now returning his attention to Gemi, he shook his head when she apologized. He figured that was habit, and Arty understood. With a smile, both of those o'so rough hands rested on both of her hips. Pulling her into him, enjoying being handsy with Gemi, Arty stares into her eyes for a moment. But it felt like eternity, it felt like forever. He could stare, and stare, and stare- and yet.. Never feel lost. The elves face turned a very soft pink, he felt.. At peace, just staring at her. 

Until he realized he had something he wanted to ask her, almost completely forgetting. The elf shook his head, and laughed quickly.

"Well, came down, missed you- and I was wondering, you wanna go on a date with me Gemi?"

He said with a incredibly flushed face, and a very cheeky grin. Hoping she'd say yes, he wanted to take her out and spoil Gemi for a bit. Arty didn't need to stay at the hotel for a little while, or book a service. Today, he wanted his vixen.
Patrick
*Her gaze would follow where he turned to see the lights flicker on the mustang he had pointed over to. The wheels in her head began to turn as he took her back into his arms and her eyes lit up.*

*He was going to ask her out, her own blush becoming apparent as he placed both of his hands around her waist and pulling her closer to him. Her own eyes staring intently back into his as she caught her breath. Her ears went immediately upright as he spoke again, and the second she heard the word 'date' leave his lips...*

"YES!" *She immediately blurts, her cheeks now a deep crimson as she giggles softly.* "Um... W... Wait here. I have to go clock out first, and um... Change if you don't mind."

*The excitement was almost too much to bear as she had to reluctantly part from his embrace, having to run back in and change. However, she would do so as quick as possible as she couldn't help but quiver in excitement all the while.*
Stephen
Waiting for her answer, his eyes did as his always do. Tracing the figure of her face, staring into his lovelies eyes. Watching her lips curl into the sweetest most purest smile ever, that child like excitement had Arty's heart fluttering so hard. 

Gemi's sudden burst had him laughing a little harder, he didn't expect her to be so excited about it. But the elf was really glad she did say yes, and doing his best to learn her schedule. He made an effort to ask her out on her own time, when she was available. That blush was so vibrant and energetic, he swore that her face could power an entire house! 

When she had to let go of him, he let out a small sad huff. Though Gemi would be back, he figured he'd get everything ready for her. And turning around, he walked towards his car. Rounding the front end to the driver side, he unlocked the door, and popped it open. Clicking a button on the master control, the heavy locks of the passenger door dropped. Next, he reached around the steering wheel and jammed his key into the ignition. Turning it on, shifting her into first gear. The car revved to life with a deep- profound purr, humming menacingly as the front lights softly beamed ahead.

As always, he grinned, hearing her heart beat to life. 

"And now, we wait.."

He mumbled, closing the driver side door. Walking back to the front end, and seating himself on the edge of the car door. Arty pulled out his phone, and scrolled through his contacts. Eyes continually staring at just one. 

```🌹🦋 Darling Gemi 🦋🌹```

That heart of his, swooned, and danced with excitement. Thinking about everything they were gonna do together, he was anxious in such a good way..