<strong>Nathan Maddoc</strong><div class="floatright">(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7041/6784901344_8e4803feaa_m.jpg)</div><br/><em>Sunday Night – In the Fucking Gulch bar</em><br/><br/>Nathan hadn't actually moved that far from Amethyst when he noticed Ellie, but he<em>had</em>forgotten about her, and the conversation between the two girls brought his attention back to that. Ducking his head remorsefully, he looked back to the blonde with an apologetic smile. “God, I'm sorry, Amethyst, that was really rude of me... I was just surprised to see her. I'll pay for those drinks.” Nathan pulled a note out of his pocket and laid it on the bar top.<br/><br/>Turning back to the redhead he grinned slightly, charmed by the way she stood up for him. As she began to move away he stepped out and wrapped his large, strong hand around her wrist, slowing her escape. His big fingers and palm were rough and work-worn for a scientist, but held her gently... if firmly, in a way that wouldn't take no for an answer. “El... Pearl, hold up. What if I<strong>did</strong>buy you?” Nathan asked boldly, fixing his gaze on her eyes. His ears could hardly believe the words coming out of his mouth; she was the daughter of the family that had kindly put him up and helped him with his research! The innocent but sexy farm girl... although she was clearly more than that, working here.