<span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"><span style="font-size: 15px">So his size did indeed intimidate her, not to mention his angry outburst that saw her fly into a tree and hit it with some impact. He nearly lost his cool with her trust issues, but with a bit more clarity running through his head he also understood some of her logic. This was uncharted territory for Hanz, and for him the steep learning curve was not exactly all fun and games. Of course he figured that her presence here and now was at least a positive sign that she was willing to give him a chance, and that was all she could ask for at this point in the partnership.<br/>
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When she talked about the bed there was something amiss, the smell she gave off from perhaps a memory had pheromones' in it and her actions showed some resemblance of sadness. He took a couple of loud, thudding steps forward toward Clara, and oh so gently brought his right hand up to caress her left cheek. He wouldn't have blamed her if she flinched, though he doubted she would at the same time. It was an intelligent strategy to try and divert the topic, emotions in their line of work were a terrible thing, and apt to get one killed or worse captured.<br/>
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"Tomorrow, we talk about a plan together. In short we should stick together, try to get as far away and to a remote location for now. Unless you are wanting to go back and tempt the fates by trying to take them down, but they seem to have a desire to take you down, keep you as a pet. I at least see you as an equal." Hanz bent down and gently kissed the top of Clara's head and backed away a little bit to give her some space if she wanted it.<br/>
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"So, it seems you loved someone, or at least had a partner, you perhaps miss them greatly? I would like to know more, learn about you. I understand it is late, but perhaps it would help to get this off your chest." He wanted to be caring, and honestly the reason he said chest was because his eyes had drifted there at the moment, he had meant to say 'mind' but her beautiful form was having a lustful effect on his body. He craved company too, but likely for different reasons than she did.</span></span>