His smile grew ever so slightly as he felt her slender body come to rest on his leg and one of his  arms wrapped comfortably around her waist.  Sipping from his wine, he listened to her speak, enjoying the melody of her voice as she did.<em>"Not all tales need to be grand to be wonderful."</em>he said,<em>"Sometimes it is the simple act of just walking and enjoying the peace that nature offers that can be the best of tales, especially to a weary soul."</em>. He felt a desire for this woman, but he held it down, enjoying the company and foreplay that was taking place here.  He knew they had all night and perhaps then some if she chose it, so he felt no need to hurry.<br/><br/><em>"Being a merchant is a life filled with both dull days and exciting adventures."</em>he said,<em>"I've always insisted on going places to see new goods that I might put in my shops personally and that has taken me to all corners of the world.  Just last year, I visited a small tribe of people near the southern shores where the women were in command and all men served as their slaves.  I hadn't been informed of this bit of information before I arrived and found myself jailed for being out without my master."</em>. He chuckled as he remembered the event.<em>"It took three days to sort out the matter and when it was resolved, I had several new products and their Chieftain, a gorgeous young mortal, entertained me for the evening.....one of the better nights of my life."</em><br/><br/>He paused for a moment as he was lost in memories for a bit before snapping back to the present.<em>"Forgive me, sometimes I lose myself to memories.....it is my hope that tonight I will make more worth losing myself in."</em>he said as he pulled a bunch of grapes from the bowl,<em>"Would you care for some?"</em>. He offered them to her, his movements making it clear that he intended to feed them to her if she accepted.