<div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>The Old Man and the Fox</strong></span></div><br/><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/f9p8l32.png)</div><strong>NAME:</strong>Albion<br/><strong>DAY:</strong>September 28th, 2018, Afternoon<br/><strong>LOCATION:</strong>Gentlemen's Club "Divine"<br/><strong>TAGGING:</strong>Nerissa<br/><strong>EXTRA:</strong><br/><strong>WEARING:</strong>Standard SOPHE uniform<br/><br/><hr/><br/>"I told you already, don't bother worrying about me. You're only going to get yourself in trouble." The grumbling in his voice would be telling to Neri that he had no intention of changing himself anytime soon. Of course, she was right in that he needed another hobby that wasn't sex-focused... Actually, he did have a thought in mind after seeing what she could do earlier, but it was better to start small. "... Of course they're just for me. No one else needs to get dragged into them." He made sure to confirm her suspicions, lest she misinterpret what his lack of response meant.<br/><br/>"I couldn't be sure if you did, and I wouldn't want company to lick me and catch something from it. The more sensitive ones will probably smell it anyway." Unlike Nerissa, he had no qualms about pointing this out. Of course, by licking him, she had probably closed off his chances with at least a couple varieties of demons, but not enough to properly deter him... With any luck. For now  he had to contend with the vixen's analysis of his life and how much it bothered him. Was he really that transparent? How was it this dumb, flashy fox could manage to pinpoint on his deepest-rooted issues like that? "Hmph, you make it sound so easy, but it never is." He sighed, leaving it at that. If he said anything else, she'd just get even more curious...<br/><br/>For now he only gave a bemused grunt as she responded to his hit. "You seem like the hard of learning sort, so I thought I'd teach you the lesson in a way you might understand. I bet it'll stick now." His own idea of a joke, to be sure. This was not the kind of company he expected to be spending the later hours of his day with... But it was a new experience, he had to admit. He was already spending money on her, even if it was for food and self-entertainment purposes... He didn't get the kind of joy out of it he wanted, but it beat feeling lonely.<br/><br/>Though her outburst surprised him, leaning away from her a bit. "Oh, I mean, you could have fooled me, you gave me the idea that you're not exactly resistant to less admirable advances." He male bluntly admitted, before shaking his head. "So... You had a relationship too then." Past tense... Much like him. "... He sounded pretty extreme, but can't be that bad if he fought for you."  He almost wished he could meet the guy, to see who would have been crazy enough to date this fox long term.<br/><br/>For now  his adventures I'm the bathroom thankfully went off without a hitch, looking himself in the mirror when all was done. He... Looked like he had a little more energy than when he started the day, maybe a little more life. He could tell when he was feeling especially shitty, he looked exceptionally haggard. Somehow, dealing with Nerissa had managed to restore a little life than waste it away, it seemed...<br/><br/>"... The little thing is more observant than I give her credit for." He sighed, hanging his head. She made fairly accurate calls on his love life, but thankfully missed the most important one: He had been through it once before and refused to let himself try again... For what reason, he hoped stayed locked away. He reached down to the running water of the sink, splashing his face and running his fingertips through his hair to refresh himself. "Have to smile for the ladies... Let's go." He assured himself before stepping out.<br/><br/>... And already he could see Nerissa landing herself not one but two guys... Well, from this distance her ears seemed drooped... Maybe she was playing shy and innocent? The small girl had tried to embarrass him earlier... Maybe turnabout was fair play. "Let's see how she likes being embarassed..."<br/><br/>With little warning, Albion approached the table and placed his hands upon it. "Well, well, I'm gone for a few minutes and I find some monkeys climbing my tree?" He smirked, causing the two males to flinch away from Nerissa when they realized she had company. All would have probably been left alone at that point, but Albion circled around and settled himself directly next to Nerissa, curling his arm out and holding her head to his shoulder. "Now how is a pair of clowns like you just going to walk up on my girl without considering if she's taken?  Could you be... Planning to take her?" He narrowed his eyes.<br/><br/>"I hope they weren't planning to take you, sweetheart... You know how I get when people take things from me. Say what's that you've got in your hand?" He asked with faux curiosity as he eyed the card in her hand.