Lechery was never a quality, however dubious, that would probably ever be attributed to Squall Leonhart. Irvine most definitely, Zell perhaps when he drinks, but Squall just didn't ogle women that way. However, the SeeD commander found it very difficult to take his eyes off of Rinoa as she stood before him no longer a teenager but now an alluring, fully grown woman. Perhaps it was the years of separation, perhaps it was her new outfit that accentuated her nude shoulders and shapely legs, but quite simply Squall drank in the sight of this gorgeous creature with whom he shared a deeply intimate past and a bond not so easily broken if at all. That he was also doing this in front of her father, a man she literally despised and had no issues in telling him so many many times when they were together, well the lion just couldn't resist as his stoicism faded somewhat and his usually emotionless countenance upturned into a smile just for her.<br/><br/><br/>“You look… very nice.” He probably could, and should, work on his flattery. However, the way he intoned it, almost in a whisper meant just for her eers, probably held more meaning behind it then the actual words. He found his voice again and before she could reply to his compliment he went on to add.<br/><br/><br/>“Rinoa. Would you mind walking with me? We seem to be drawing a crowd and I have to make some rounds. I'd very much enjoy your company and the chance to talk.”<br/><br/><br/>“Atta boy, son.” As if Squall really needed, or wanted, Laguna’s admiration and Squall's sudden death glare towards his father spoke volumes though he held his tongue.<br/><br/><br/>“Commander Leonhart. As much as I am sure you would like to speak to my daughter ALONE, we all have business to catch up on and I am sure you can… “<br/><br/><br/>Squall suddenly cut the general off, perhaps not the wisest move, though Squall never lacked balls. He did, after all, jump out in space to save Rinoa in an act of some pretty impressive heroism. He pivoted to the general, snapping to attention in a sharp right face as his baritone, deep voice addressed the man.<br/><br/><br/>“General. We will speak later. I assure you. For now I think it best if Rinoa and I separated from the audience I've created and all of you find your seats. I hear they are serving horderves. They have a really nice selection of wines too. I'm sure Laguna would gladly join you for a glass.”<br/><br/><br/>Squall was suddenly two for two and feeling emboldened after seeing his former lover again. Sure, he may have to dodge Galbadian intercontinental ballistic missiles again but he'd survived worse he thought with a roguish and completely out of character grin as he turned back to Rinoa.<br/><br/><br/>“Will you join me in a walk, Miss Heartily? “