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</div><b>Name:</b>Marcus Heidrich<br/><b>Age:</b>28<br/><b>Sexuality:</b>Heterosexual<br/><b>Hometown:</b>München (Munich), Germany<br/><b>Date/Time:</b>Saturday, 3rd of July 2021<br/><b>Location:</b>Villa bar<br/><b>Wearing:</b>Everything seen on the photo<br/><b>Coupled With:</b>Arisa Victoria Taylor<br/><b>Tagging:</b>Arisa (<a class="username" data-user-id="7735" data-username="Mika-chan" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" href="https://blackdahliaroleplaying.com/members/7735/">Mika-chan</a>), Cassandra (<a class="username" data-user-id="6055" data-username="Dragongoddess" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" href="https://blackdahliaroleplaying.com/members/6055/">Dragongoddess</a>)<br/><hr class="bbc-hr"/><br/><div style="text-align: justify">Bit by bit, the gathering was slowly approaching its inevitable end. The warmth of the sun has subsided and even without looking that was proof enough that the evening was approaching. Of the remaining questions that were asked, Marcus only drank to being in love, and that last sip was proving to be the one that would hit him in the head. He hated it. He hated that he enjoyed the buzzing in his head, vertigo that gave him very gentle tilts on his vision... It reminded him of everything he actively fought to never subject himself to, but as they say, <i>'When in Rome, do as Romans do'</i>... and these Romans were an interesting kind, ones who had secrets and enjoyed life. Still, he was far from actually knowing anyone enough to even make an educated guess on what they were like. But what he saw perked an interest.<br/>
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<span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(84, 172, 210)">"We will be joining you shortly."</span> Marcus replied to Cassandra, sporting a friendly grin and a polite nod <span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(84, 172, 210)">"Danke (Thank you), for your company."</span> He turned his head and glanced back as she was leaving before his attention turned toward Arisa. Like some of the Islanders, he too would have some words be spoken in privacy, away from the ears of all, through 'privacy' relative on this island. <span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(84, 172, 210)">"So, a quick dip before we go inside as well?"</span> He stood up, walking slowly toward the pool, though always making sure that Arisa is by his side, not a step further or back. He measured the answers she has given during the game and the jigsaw that was 'Arisa' was slowly beginning to show its shape, though still quite a lot more pieces were to be placed in.<br/>
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<span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(84, 172, 210)">"What made you join the game?" He asked as they were walking, one slow step at a time "Surely a Fräulein (miss) such as yourself would have little trouble finding a lifelong partner. By the look of it, you have the full spectrum to chose from."</span> He grinned and teased, referring to Arisa's own tease tossed toward other ladies. There should have been a pang in his chest, a tightening sensation that would raise alarm and force him to be defensive of her, yet he still did not feel it. Was it because he didn't know her yet or perhaps it was the dangling fact that no couple was truly safe in this game... For as far as he knew, she could show interest in another man tomorrow. <span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(84, 172, 210)">"Is it the prize?" </span>He asked, wondering if she, too, had the same kind of motive for joining.<br/>
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By the time they reached the pool, and whether she answered his questions or not, he stopped by the edge <span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(84, 172, 210)">"Careful, water is not that cold but it is still quite fresh on the skin on the first dip."</span> This was the cue for her to cool her skin just a bit with water caught in her hands. But he desired something else, a better conclusion to the day and the game. Before she would react, he picked her up, one arm under her upper back, another one under her legs, and jumped into the pool. Unlike Arisa, Marcus' body was already adjusted to the cold water, and the nerves on his, now cooled, skin responded most pleasantly to the repeated shift in temperature. He released her once they were submerged. The laughter he had was genuine and he pushed his hair back once again, clearing his vision. "<span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(84, 172, 210)">It would be a shame not to use a swimsuit, Ja (yes)?" </span><br/>
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He moved toward the edge and grabbed a hold of it, pushing himself up and sat on it <span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(84, 172, 210)">"So, what do you think of the people?"</span> Marcus inquired, genuinely curious <span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(84, 172, 210)">"The competition. There seem to be a few bugs in the code, but I would hear your thoughts as well."</span>​</div>