<div class="floatleft">(http://i.imgur.com/6dSfWzO.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong>James Martinez (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=250173.msg12388433#msg12388433)<br/><strong>City | Date | Time:</strong>Muir Woods National Monument, California | August 6, 2017 | 10:11 AM<br/><strong>Tagging | Mentioning:</strong>Julie (Closed)<br/><strong>Content:</strong>Flirtation already? Sure.<br/><hr/><br/>James had taken note of how she appeared to struggle some, as she had climbed. He had smirked, while watching. Part of him, of course, felt a bit of worry for her. Yet, it had been obvious looking at her, that she had been determined. In the end, it had paid off. He had smiled, pleased. He liked her determination. It had been endearing. It reminded him a little of Anna. A quick flash of thought had occurred to him then. How much more was she like Anna?<br/><br/>At her thanks, James had tipped his head down a little. Then he he moved a little closer, peering up at her as she peered down at him. She looked winded, but excited to have made it up top. James noted the challenging tone in her voice. His lips quirked.<br/><br/>“I'll be up in a moment,” he said. Lowering his head as he grinned.<br/><br/>James walked up to the rock face and gave it a few momentary glances as he looked for the best place to climb up. Climbing was as much about body strength and technique, as it was about simply locating the best location from which to start, and what path to head up. Even the best climbers would quickly find themselves grounded without the proper prep. With his destination and path chosen, he took it slow at first then found his rhythm and moved up at a steady speed. Nothing very fast, but still faster than Julie had managed.<br/><br/>Rock climbing had never been James' passion. But he was as good at free climbing, as one could expect, for someone who didn't spend a lot of time doing it. He didn't do the really dangerous kind, though. Really, even the climb Julie had just done, could have killed her should she have landed the wrong way. Still, he considered it no more dangerous than driving or walking the sidewalk. He enjoyed the occasional climb, but preferred a good hike on the ground. Even a full-contact sparring match with Anna, was a choice above, and she hit damned hard. Fortunately for him, he knew how to evade her hay makers. Running the tournaments for several years had taught him the techniques and tricks. Brute force didn't get anyone anywhere in the tournament scene. Not that Anna's style meant little in the real world. Few had the skill to stand toe-to-toe with her.<br/><br/>When Julie called him good lookin', James laughed. Mildly surprised. He hadn't expected the flirtation to begin so soon. If at all. “Oh, why thank you,” he replied with a his volume raised a little. “You looked pretty good, yourself, from what I could see from down yonder.”<br/><br/>His hands made the last few grabs. His feet shifted up and into their perches, and James ascended up and over. Onto the top he came and stood to his full five foot nine inches height. Smiling at her. Breathing quite normally.<br/><br/>“Now that I can see you in person, you are indeed attractive.” He gave a charming smile then laughed lightly. Intent upon keeping the mood easy going.<br/><br/>“So, who do I have the pleasure of not rescuing? I'm James,” he offered in exchange for her name.<br/><br/>He walked up to within a few feet of her and gave a brief glance about before looking back at her. Waiting. “Oh and if you want to keep exploring, by all means. I'll follow.”