Stryke sat in the dim lit bar, the smell of smoke and alcohol filled the air. His dark blue eyes gazing over the crowds. A drink in his hand the sweat of the ice dripping on the counter. Taika was late, he let out a growl of irritation. Eyes closest to him all veered in his direction all shades of glowing eyes. Stryke merely raised his arms in a shrugged response, a relaxed smile on his million dollar smile. When all eyes went back to their drinks and drinking partners did Stryke ' s smile recede.<br/><br/>A meek human girl danced here and their around the barkeep who was like himself a Dragon. But he reeked of dirt and earth, a earth dragon most likely. Stryke's eyes followed the girl here and there, her dark bouncing locks. Stryke had a thing for humans, at least for the females. Being unmated did that to a creature. The electricity around him flickered, again causing eyes to linger over him.<span style="font-style: italic"> Dammit Taika, hurry up I don't have ask day</span>he thought as he loosened the black tie around his neck that matched his hair.<br/><br/>It had been some time since he had indulged in the pleasure of a human. One due to the fact it was highly looked down. Second should his dear friend Taika found out of such an offense he was sure she would filet him into a drag-icicle. That chilling reminder seemed to<br/>dampen the need that quelled inside of him. Taika was still in a sensitive state, and Stryke couldn't blame her for be. The loss of a mate drove the weaker to their death.<br/><br/>Stryke pushed his free hand back against his dark locks. He was essential the opposite of Taika dark hair, tanned skin, only their eyes were similar. Stryke's were dark and soft and Taika were bright and piercing. They were an odd friendship but nonetheless it was their. Again his eyes ventured over the clock, he was really considering buying her a watch for her birthday. Not a pretty one but something to show her he was annoyed at one time or another.<br/><br/>Stryke chucked to himself as he imagined her face contouring in anger. He smiled and took a sip of his drink.<br/><br/>Elsewhere in the overthrown city...<br/><br/>Shuma rolled to her side, grabbing the blanket with her fist. Sitting up she looked over her shoulder. A blonde man lay beside her, sweat beaded down his face. Clearly panting add he tried to catch his breath.  Shuma shook her head causing her dark curls to shake around her face. "Shuma that was.."the blonde paused trying to think of a response. Shuma merely lifted her hand in response. "I know it was wonderful, I gave you what I wanted and I got what I wanted" She said with a sly smile. The blonde chuckled nervously in response a hand going through his messy hair.<br/><br/>Dripping the white sheet at her feet, she grabbed a dress that laid to the side. A uniform for one of the most lucrative and expensive towers in the city. And Shuma had ticket inside finally. She smiled to herself as she felt saturation in finally making a foothold in her plan. She would weaken those Damn monsters from the inside.