Alex couldn't help the short laugh. "Yes well the higher ups were getting concerned. I'm basically being forced to take a couple of days off." He said forlornly. He was a notorious work-a-holic. Alex couldn't help himself, how could he rest when there was so much to do? So many people who needed his help? He was a stoic man but it was because he was hardened, not unempathetic. Or at least he hoped not. In all his years it was always his growing indifference that ironically spurred him forward.<br/><br/>He didn't want to give in to the apathy.<br/><br/>"I might as well give in a little. It's been so long since I've been able to enjoy a good cocktail..." he started, swishing around his drink. He felt a growing need inside of him. One he wasnt unfamiliar with but always hesitated to express. Perhaps he wished he and Sage were a little more than friends. He didnt like to think about it often- Sage was polite but Alex wasn't an idiot. He was also distant. Reserved. Alex sometimes had a hard time getting a read on him and it only spurred him more because if Alex was a sucker for anything it was a challenge. The allure of mystery.<br/><br/>And Alex, because he was inebriated, found himself entertaining a little idea in his head. He was always hesitant to build any physical relationships; they were always too complicated for him. Distracted the vampire from his work and what really needed to happen. Before he could stop himself he found himself smirking at Sage, tongue licking the rim of his glass to lap at the salt on his drink before he took a big swig.<br/><br/>"If you're hungry I may know someone willing to satiate your thirst." He was talking about himself of course. He was uncharacteristically  flirtatious. Perhaps he'd had more to drink then he thought..