<strong>~  David, meeting the rest of the participants ~ </strong><br/><br/>David shook Bo's hand, gripping it strong, yet not succumbing to that old game of competing to squeeze the other man's hand.  No, that was not how you greeted a potential new friend or whatever might develop here.  Standing next to him, feeling the strength in his hand, David felt that there was something buried in him.  Something that reminded David of his uncle.  Perhaps Bo was a veteran?  That would explain the appraising glance.  He nodded at Bo, repeating the man's name.  "Bo.  Nice to meet you."<br/><br/>When Bo introduced him to Marcus, David shook his hand just as he had with Bo.  Looking into Marcus's eyes, David found a measure of confidence, born from something unknown.  Marcus seemed very at ease, though guarded slightly.  It was probably due to the fact that he was a newcomer.  He met Marcus's gaze evenly and gave him a brief smile.  "Thanks for the welcome, Marcus.  And yeah, I think I will grab something to eat in a second."<br/><br/>With the initial meeting of the two other men finished, David was then turned to the shy one.  She gave him a hesitant, shy smile as she moved back to her seat.  He listened to Bo's name for her and nodded to her.  He noticed that she kept her hands busy, such that she wouldn't have to take his.  Understandable.  "Mila, hello.  A pleasure to meet you as well."<br/><br/>Bo then turned him to the exotic one.  He smiled at her, yet didn't impose his hand on hers.  Let them make the first move, be as easy going as they were.  It was something he'd learned when he had first began exploring the BDSM scene.  Let them come to you at first.  Do not force contact, that way you don't scare a potential partner off.  In this situation, surrounded by five others who had already started to bond, he knew it would have been easy to cause himself to be excluded before he even had a chance.<br/><br/>His smile was easy going as he looked on Marisol.  Her words were welcome, to be sure.  They were easy and slightly joking.  He smiled at her teasing manner.  He gave a slight laugh and nodded appreciatively.  "Well, that is good to know Marisol.  Seems that we might have something in common already."<br/><br/>Finally, Bo turned David to the one that seemed familiar to him.  He met her gaze and realized the exotic nature of her eyes was due to an unusual blend of brown and green in the iris.  They were stunning.  When Bo mentioned her name, he smiled at her and nodded.  "Nicci.  I'm glad to meet you as well."  He didn't force a handshake either, but let her set the parameter of contact between them.<br/><br/>The introductions completed, he turned to the group.<br/><br/>"I know that this is probably not exactly what you were expecting.  Frankly, it's a little intimidating for me too, but...well, I want to give this a shot, so if you all will give me a shot, I'll try and do my best to not make too many waves.  Well, bad waves, at least."<br/><br/>He smiled and moved over to the food layout.  He swiftly gathered some toast and bacon, making a sandwich.  He poured a glass of apple juice and then moved over to what appeared to be the only unclaimed chair.  He slid into the seat and then looked around.  "Thanks for the chance, though.  I appreciate it."