<hr/><div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d1/Nicodemus..png)</div><br/><strong>Name:</strong>Nicodemus Whateley<br/><strong>Faction:</strong>Grandma's Favorite (Whateley Faction)<br/><strong>Date:</strong>May 3rd, 1876<br/><strong>Time of Day:</strong>Evening<br/><strong>Location:</strong>Main Street<br/><strong>Tagged:</strong>Aislinn/ Open<br/><hr/>Nicodemus watched her small hand and arm wrap itself around his.  The willingness to touch him so publicly intrigued him.  Clenching his jaw lightly, he kept the wicked smile that wished to appear off his face.  His dark thoughts clouding his mind for a moment as they began to walk together quietly.  He was glad for the moment of silence between them as he wasn't certain what he could safely say as yet.<br/><br/>He watched her as she watched the people.  Knowing the concerned looks that they were getting, he didn't bother to acknowledge them but was curious how the young woman on his arm was taking the attention.  Again, he had to work to keep the smile off his face as she barely seemed to notice the looks.<br/><br/>“Curiosity.”  He answered her question.  “You're new in town.”  He actually added more detail which wasn't like him.  “Where are we heading?”  This time it was he who sounded curious.<br/><br/>His hidden eyes followed her gaze overhead.  Staring at the sky for a moment, he then turned his attention back to the woman next to him.  He watched her ponder over the night sky for a moment before she spoke.<br/><br/>Thinking about her words, he continued to meander down the road, his gaze shifting from the people to the sky.  “I do not believe they are diamonds.”  He began, breaking the silence that her question had left in it's wake.  There was something about her theory that he rather enjoyed.  Angels hiding under a big black blanket to hide from evil.  Inwardly amused, he nodded his head once.  “I like that theory.  Perhaps their protections burn brightly for a long time to come.”  He didn't really believe it but it was better than his thoughts on the matter.  If the angels were actually worried about evil, they would need to bring their battle here.  But perhaps he should be grateful that, should they be focused on anything, it was the heavenly realm.<br/><br/>“How are you enjoying the city thus far?”  He asked her quietly.  He wanted to know much more about her but it wouldn't do to rush.