Carmen
"I can fund an entire village if I want to. You see these heels? That daimond is real, for one, and the gold is also real. They were handcrafted by my own stylist." *She smirks.*
Cecile
"That rich huh. And what is it exactly that you do for a living, miss bartender?" *Kibaru almost sounded sarcastic when he mention the her*
Carmen
"Bartender? You think I'm a bartender?" *She tilts her head in confusion, her tails moving with her
David
Just pretend it's normal
Cecile
"Oh. You're not. Then by all mean, do enlighten me on what your profession might be" *Kibaru turned around to face away from the bar as he looked out towards the crowd of people hanging out in the bar*
Carmen
"I used to be a barmaid, yes. It was fun, interacting from people and creatures from all walks of life. And of course, the occasional fight. Or more like occasional taking someone home." *She smiles and takes a sip of her wine.*
Cecile
"Taking someone home? That the type of thing a woman like you are into? Kidnapping?" *Kibaru frowned almost seeming concerned at what she said*
Carmen
"WHA—!?" *She squeaks, startled of what the man beside her said.* "I don't kidnap! I sleep with people!"

*She sighs, muttering under her breath*: "How dumb is this guy..?"
Cecile
*Kibaru simply smiled at what she said, clearly he was toying with her* "For a second I thought you might have had brainwashing magic"
Carmen
"Come on, I'm not **That** Powerful." *She sighs in relief, taking yet another long sip of her drink.*
Cecile
"Though I don't think you have much control of the brainwashing to begin with" *Kibaru said with a slight chuckle* "Little miss sugar mommy"
Carmen
"SUGAR MOMMY!?" *She yells in disbelief, the whole tavern silencing to look at her.* "I am NOT a sugar mommy! People pay me rather than me paying them! I receive not give!" *She continues to yell at him, putting her hands on her hips.*
Cecile
"Oh I guess I just misunderstood. I thought you were taking them to your house. I didn't know I was talking to a... Ahem... Woman of service" *Despite her yelling, Kibaru seemed calm as he looked at the now silenced crown before giving a light nod*
Carmen
"WOMAN OF SERVICE!?" *Poor kibaru.* "I'm not a PROSTITUTE! I DON'T SLEEP WITH PEOPLE FOR MONEY!" *She gets up from her stool, staring him in the eye, her tails swaying in anger.* "I. Am not. A FILTHY PROSTITUTE!" *She breathes heavily as she sits back down.*
Cecile
*With her standing up, Kibaru's tails were completely still and his hand on the hilt of his sword. He looked up at her with a calm demeanour. When she sat back down, his tails continued swaying and he spoke* "Your a woman that takes men home, sleep with them and get paid. All things you have said. Maybe just phrase if differently, huh"
Carmen
*Her nails slowly start to get longer, turning into claws.* "You think they PAY me for sleeping with them? HAH! You wish." *She grins, laughing.* "I sleep with them because I want to. I don't do it for **Money**. ***Seriously, what do you take me for?***"
Cecile
"Your words, not mine. I simply misunderstood what you meant. I apologize. Now, unless you want to loose the ability to slut around, I suggest you calm down. I don't want me misunderstanding your words result in me having to explain another decapitation to the lord of this domain." *Kibaru looked at her with an expressionless face and his tails being completely still. The scars covering his body made clear he wasn't bluffing*
Carmen
*She sighs, calming down, her claws going back to nails. She gulps down her wine, sighing once again afterwards.* "That's dumb. Really, really dumb. Idiotic, even."
Cecile
*Kibaru resumed his posture, tails still completely still before the crow livened up again* "What do you mean?"
Carmen
*She chuckles lightly.* "It just is."
Cecile
"Don't get what you mean, but I won't press on about it any further" *He finished up his milk before taking a long stretch with his arms overhead and a yawn. The fur of his tails standing on end before falling back down again*
Carmen
"It's getting late now.. What time is it?" *She asks in a more calmer tone.*

"Bartender! I need another glass please.. Never mind, give me the whole bottle."
Cecile
"About an hour or so before sunset. Which probably means I need to get going. Sort out thing in my restaurant and maybe see about what I can do with the new delayed shipping and pirate attacks on the vessel" *Kibaru stood up, putting his glass down and thanking the bartender with a coin. Having paid more than what he is due.* "The rest is for what ever the lady might have. As an apology for my misunderstanding"
David
Time to get romancing

I'm so good at this part
Carmen
*She takes the bottle, popping it open, and taking a long sip. She turns to him slowly with teary eyes.* "Stay. Please.." *She asks him in a whiny voice that sounds like it's about to break.* 

*She gazes into his eyes with nothing but sadness and longing, then looks back down to her heels. Is it so bad she wants him to stay even after he was rude to her? Or at least she thought he was rude.*
Cecile
*Kibaru looked down at her, his eye twitching. The last thing he wanted right now was a temperamental or emotional drunk right now. Especially considering how he's nice glass of milk was spoiled by the tense air. But refusing her could only make things worse, having a woman cry out in the public with his face being clearly visible* "I should've worn the mask" *He mumbled to himself*
Carmen
"I heard that.. Why would you wear a mask?" *She asks curiously.*
Cecile
"Uhhh" *Kibaru stood there realizing he said it out loud. This habit has gotten him into more trouble than what it was worth. And this lady was a runner up for the woman that caused him the most trouble, the only thing missing now would be a burning building* "Cuase... Uhhh. I'm shy?"
Carmen
"That won't fool me, dumbass.. I may be drunk but I can still sense lies. You wear it to avoid women like me, huh?" *Her voice now sounded less whiny, more annoyed and irritated because of what just occurred.*
Cecile
"N-no. I just..." *Kibaru stood there frozen in his sentence before turning away from her and discreetly trying to walk away from this situation before it got worse. The stares he got was unnerving even for a mercenary*
Carmen
*She gets up, walking to him as her heels clank against the cold floor. She swiftly stops him by grabbing his wrist lightly with her soft hands.* "Come on."
Cecile
"You want me to stay that bad? Where all these people are?" *Kibaru asked with a raised eyebrow. At this point he just wanted to leave the bar. With or without her. The stares and muttering about them was getting on his nerves*
Carmen
"Yes! Have I not made that clear enough? Or if you want, we can go to yours or mine.. I'd prefer mine though since it's better and cleaner than yours I'm assuming... But I want you to stay. Come on.." *She doesn't let go of his wrist, only tightening her grip.*
Cecile
"Cleaner- He-eh... You know what, sure." *His house was out in the forest and his eatery was a little busy. And it would probably be best if she didn't know where he lived. Who know, he could even make a break for it when she's distracted with something*
Carmen
"Yay so you're going home with me!?" *She says happily, squealing.*
Cecile
"Yeah, sure. Take me home... Right now I'm starving though. I really wouldn't mind some food" *Kibaru's stomach growled in agreeance to what he said*
Carmen
"Yay! I'll cook for you!" *She says excitedly, holding his hand and dragging him along the crowd.*
Cecile
*Kibaru would let out a sigh. He's heard of plenty guys experiencing this type of thing, and he for one most definitely didn't expect to be roped into a scene like this. At least he had a habit of not bringing allot of money on small trips like this. Not much worth stealing anyway... Though he doubted this seamstress needed any from how she was going on* "Hope you know how to cook"
Carmen
"Of course I know how to cook!" *She says as she drags him out of the tavern, her heels clacking against the hard road.*
Cecile
*Kibaru didn't resist it anymore, but he didn't want to be dragged along either, the less rumours, the better. He instead decided to walk next to her.* "And it better not be 3rd rate. If the food isn't up to standards, I'm walking" *At the very least he would be getting a free meal... Not that it would really be free in this situation.*

*He then looked back at her tails before thinking to himself* "Ironic"
Carmen
"Hm? How are my tails ironic?" *She asks as she calms down to a slower walking speed. However, her grip on his rough hand only tightened as she walked with him along the lights.*
Cecile
"Nothing to do with your tails... I just... Yeah" *Kibaru scratched his head, looking away and trying to hide his slight blush from her. He was holding her hand, not that he had much choice about now* "It's nothing, don't worry about it. Just me rambling"
Carmen
"Come on we'll be there soon! And I'll make you a nice warm mealll!" *She giggles as she takes him into a tight opening, her heels filling the void of sound.*
Cecile
"What's the plan then? What food you making for your poor captive guest?" *Kibaru asked as he begrudgingly followed her to the tight opening where his hair almost shot up. Something about this gave him a terrible sense of Deja Vu*
Carmen
"Pork katsu curry with rice! It's my great grandma's recipe, it's in been in my family for generations!" *She squeezes through the opening, revealing a concerningly big traditional keguntanese house.*
Cecile
"Of course it's curry... Sigh... I've probably made that dish so much in the past. Though I can't say I've had Pork Katsu before. I can't wait to give it a try" *His attitude seemed to change at the mention of the food. He also seemed allot less tense. After squeezing in behind her, and seeing the Kelantanese house, he stood still to admire it. Though it somewhat felt a little... Creepy to find one here* "Well this most definitely looks nice"
Carmen
"This is my house!" *She giggles, waiting for his reaction.*
Cecile
"Well it's strange to see it suddenly in Salvainia... But I'm quite curious as to how it looks... And if it has the space for my... Needs... Well... Lead the way then. I'm not going to be running away" *And this was not true. He was too curious about what the food would taste like and what the inside of this house looks like... He did however give a once over of his surroundings though*
Carmen
"My father built it here before he died. So I'm planning to never live in another place." *She opens the gate, walking up to the sliding door as she opens that slowly too.*
Cecile
"Wish I could remember what my parent's house looked like. Even my grand's that I do remember has long since been destroyed" *Kibaru gave a quite sigh before following after her*
Carmen
"Oh this wasn't my parents house or the house I grew up in! I grew up in keguntan but we had to move here, so he built this house while we were in keguntan. Take off your shoes before entering." *She takes off her heels, placing them in front of the door. The inside is also traditional decorated with keguntanese furniture and patterns. In the living room, there's a picture of her father hung.*
Cecile
*Kibaru would remove his boots as she requested* "Not much different than Runran tradition." *Kibaru smiled with this being a custom he was well use too by this point. As he entered, his eyes wondered about the place. He smiled at looking in the insides* "Most definitely not just some hook-up spot or a trap"
Carmen
"Obviously not! I've left it alone since my dad built it and decorated it. The only difference is my room." *She smiles, taking off her robe and setting it down on the couch with the delicate keguntanese design.* 

"I'm going to go get changed and put my apron on, okay? You sit on the couch. Feel free to look around and don't you **Dare** Run away. I know what you're thinking, Kibaru."
Cecile
"I was planning on it, but I think I'd rather dine then dash, thank you" *Kibaru took of his snow white coat after she left revealing his questionable choice not to wear shirts and sat down where instructed. He stretched once more as he got comfortable on the coach* "Well this is comfy... Different smell than what I'm use though"
Carmen
*She goes into her room, closing the door and opening her wardrobe.* "Hmmm.." *She picks out a red slip dress.* "Comfy enough." *She leaves her room, putting her apron on as she watches Okami.*
Cecile
"So... Got any... Coffee perhaps or milk is fine too..." *Kibaru said as he gave her new look a once over. She seemed more comfortable at the very least. He was just glad she's following through on the promise of food. He stood up and walked towards her* "Sure feels nice having to just sit back and have someone else do the cooking for a change again"
Carmen
"I ain't no house wife. I'm just doing this because I'm a nice person!" *She walks over to the kitchen, taking out the ingredients she needs for pork katsu curry. She then takes out the rice, pouring it in a bowl of water, leaving it to soak.* "You better help when I need you!"
Cecile
"Yes ma'am... Despite my looks I know my way around the kitchen" *He looked at the kitchen as if almost appraising it's worth* "Why. The house wife thing a little too restrictive for your taste?" *He asked on the previous subject*
Carmen
"Yes! I'm not some man's fucking dishwasher. Excuse my language." *She rolls her eyes.* "Now come and cook the pork so I can make the curry!"
Cecile
"You're just your own dishwasher then I take it. Living with or without someone, I did the dishes still. I mean. How can I not" *He took the pork before doing as request, but making sure it was done to her liking* "I don't know this recipe, so don't be annoyed if I ask for help"
Carmen
"I won't be annoyed if you ask for help! Come onnn, I'm not that mean." *She cuts up vegetables rapidly, almost like a professional. The clacking of the knife fills the room as she concentrates with all her might.*
Cecile
"What ever the "Not a man's fucking dishwasher says". Seriously. If you're apologizing for that langue... Well... Ahem" *Kibaru fell silent before he continued doing his thing, doing it allot slower, without a single care in the world* "I've missed this kind of thing though?"
Carmen
"You've missed cooking? Or spending time with others?" *She asks as she pours the vegetables into the pot, pouring the curry in it as well.*
Cecile
"Cooking peacefully with others. It's allot different than what I'm use too" *Kibaru continued doing his thing, he seemed to not mess up just yet, making sure to ask her about the food every now and again* "Can't say I've ever cooked and type of pork or boar like this before. Even though it's my favourite meat"
Carmen
"Hm? That's odd." *She continues to cook, concentrating on the food rather than what's he's saying.*
Cecile
"Yeah. Some people just don't like pork I guess. But it's what ever. I still love it" *Kibaru's attention didn't seem to be much on the food, however, the food seemed to be doing great for his lack of attention. It seemed he was use to handling food in the Kitchen*
Carmen
"Pork is nice!" *She pouts while cooking, sighing in relief when the curry smells proper.* "Are you done with the pork? I'm gonna make the rice now." *She says as looks at the rice in the bowl of water.*
Cecile
"Almost. Just a few more minutes... I can practically taste it." *And after a minute, he was done. He then placed it to the side* "Well that bit is done. How about I make us some coffee. I'm thirsty"
Carmen
"Then drink water, dumbass. Who drinks **Coffee** When they're thirsty?"
Cecile
"I do. That's like asking you who drinks wine before dark. I need the caffeine. I wish I could get a good nights rest, but I haven't been able to sleep well in quite a while. So I have to resort to pumping myself with energy to get me through the day... Besides. I'm bloody exhausted... I might just pass out the second my stomach has been filled"
Carmen
"No, I'm not feeding you coffee at this hour!" *She pours him a cold cup of water.* "Here, this was from the springs in Keguntan. It's fresh." *She hands it to hip, touching his hands once again.*
David
HIP????? I meant him bruh
Cecile
*Kibaru gave a quick sigh before taking the cup* "Very well... Just don't expect me to be up late if this is all you're giving me. I could just go out and go get some if you don't have any. I could even bring some tea as a thank you" *Kibaru jugged the glass and wiped off his mouth before giving her the cup back*
Carmen
"I do have some! I just want you to sleep well." *She mutters under her breath:* "But I know a way I can keep you awake."
Cecile
"I bet you do" *He would pat her head before looking over at the rice. After he would sit back down on the coach and relax again* "Smells so great. I might just die from hunger"
Carmen
"It's done now!" *She pours rice for the two in seperate plates, then pouring the curry next to it. She carefully uses her chopsticks to place the pork on both plates, finally finishing. She places both plates on the table, sitting on her cushion.* "There we go!"
Cecile
*Kibaru stood up before taking his plate and sitting down at the table. He then clasp his hand together* "Thanks for the food. And may you return to the cycle of life" *He then opened his eyes before he started eating*
Carmen
*She doesn't touch her food, waiting for his reaction to it.* 

"So..? How is it!?"
Cecile
*Kibaru frowned slightly before swallowing and speaking* "You know, when introducing strangers to your house and making food for them then not touching it is quite worrisome. Take a few bite and I'll tell you about my thoughts after"
Carmen
"Agh fine..!" *She takes a huge bite, blowing on it before.* "Ahh.. Just as good as always..." *She melts from the flavours, her ears and tails flopping down in happiness.*
Cecile
*As her tails started sway, so did his* "It tastes great thanks. You just had me a little concerned... I was afraid you might have drugged the food. Not that I'm saying you would... Just wouldn't be a first for me" *The last bit his tone was heavy, but his tails continued wagging as he ate* "Not bad at all... I might even adopt this... Depending if you'd allow me that is. Of course, I'll be making a few tweaks here and there... And make sure Hu Lang doesn't mind"
Carmen
"Diao? Who's that?" *She asked with her mouth half full. Her pajamas looked a lot better out of the apron, making her figure even more pretty.*
Cecile
"She's a... Business... Rival? Associate? She owns the lotus. You've probably heard about it. Great place to eat out at from time to time" *Kibaru said as he gave a few glances at her.*
Carmen
"Enjoying the view?" *She giggles as she takes another bite.* "You can stare, you don't have to be sneaky, Okami."
Cecile
"I mean. Maybe I'm just shy." *Kibaru chuckled before finishing his food* "That was good. Thanks Kiro. The food was amazing. Just what I needed"
Carmen
*After washing up and tidying up, she gazes at him and says*: "Hey.. I don't have another room, and the couch isn't as comfortable as my bed.. So do you want to sleep in my bedroom? It'd be better.."
Cecile
"Nah. I'll go find an in, dont worry about it" *Kibaru got up and stretched some more. Before he went to go grab his goat, dust it off and fold it up before leaving it in the middle of the coach*
Carmen
"It's not worth it.. And didn't you say you have like no money!? Come on! My bed is sooo comfortable!" *She tries not to sound like she's begging.*
Cecile
"Relax. I'm joking. I know why you dragged me here and it wasn't to feed me." *He the pats head head again before blushing slightly* "I told you before didn't I. I'm just a little shy, okay. Not like I've got anywhere near your body count..."
Carmen
"Y-You think I dragged you here to sleep with you!? I dragged you here because you seem interesting.. And so far you seem worth wasting my time on." *She looks away, looking down at the floor.*
Cecile
"Yeah yeah. You're not gona bring my hope's up and just crush them, are you?" *He said before facing his hand on her chin and lifting her gaze to meet is* "Though if you don't want, I'll just crash at an inn and we can call it a night from here"
Carmen
"Noo.. I wouldn't.. Mind it..." *She looks away, her chin softly resting on her hand. She refuses to look into his eyes, her breathing growing heavier.*
Cecile
"Aww, now you're getting flustered. What happened to that confidence?" *He smile as he looked at her* "You know something funny. I've never actually been with my own kind before."
Carmen
"You should know something about your own kind.." *She suddenly takes his hands, pinning him to the floor.* "We don't back down. And my confidence is still there, thank you very much."
Cecile
*With her sudden move, he chuckled as he now looked up at her* "You dont say, huh. Well then, you dont need to be gentle. Just don't make me too excited. Wolves tend to be more aggressive than foxes"