Ras let out a huff and took a deep drink from his glass. "I'm not ignoring your advice, at least not any more. I'm going to reach out to Order and Trinity once I've gotten my thoughts and emotions in a better place. The last thing I need it to snap at someone I'm asking for help." He stared at Vincent and took a deep breath. "If I'm being completely honest, I pity you for that.I've seen the kindness and strength Sylavandra has and that he only shares such things with Ibara is damn near a tragedy. You're a Human, you don't live long enough to have to settle for a loveless relationship. You're brilliant and clean up well when you remember to shower, you would make some lucky woman very happy. And be cherished in return." He went back to his drink and closed his eyes. "Yeah, you're probably right. But I still feel like I'm making Jasmine uncomfortable and putting too much stress on her. Maybe I should just... take some time away from her for a while."<br/><br/>Louise frowned and looked down.<span style="color: #9999ff"> "I'll trust you. I haven't been with anyone yet so I wouldn't know." </span>Her frown deepened and she shook her head.<span style="color: #9999ff">"He doesn't need a- a whore, he needs someone like you... Er, someone kind and patient but only with him for the sex. Like a friend, I guess. A sex friend."</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>