There was so much going on and so few answers ready, she wished that she could offer answers to her friends questions but all the redhead could do was shrug her shoulders sadly. The mutter about how she was suppose to bargain in the direction for increase of a cut earned a slight quirk of her lips in amusement and a glint of laughter in her eyes. "Perhaps, but you like me for my surprises no? Stubborn I fear. Its my pleasure as always to offer any help I can."<br/><br/>He moved away from her and she stayed, her breath catching and eyes shutting for a brief moment as his hand slowly trailed down her arm. It was such a simple touch but oh to feel him at any time was a delightful gift. But it was working hours and they both had jobs to do. When his touch finally left hers she slipped back in line next to Adi, hoping no one thought too much of her and Atticus speaking so. They had often been seen discussing books after all over the past few months, no one knew of the direction their friendship was taking. That it could take. But she wasn't going to press him, it was in his hands to ask Master Ryan as she had told him before. She would not break the trust of the man that had taken them both in and she had never given of herself to another without his approval. Her body was more Ryan's in that aspect then her own, she knew what she owed him and she honored that.<br/><br/>Sensing Adi's stress though and turning her thoughts away from herself she gathered his hand in hers again, giving it a slight squeeze and offering him a smile. "Relax," she whispered softly. "Remember, you are incredible, they will want you."<br/><br/>------------<br/><br/><em>"Have a good fuck." </em><br/><br/>Yes, this was a delightful afternoon alright. Nic's grey eyes darkened like a thunderstorm and his expression was cold and aloof, something uncommon for the usually animated artist. He watched the pale blond whore be dragged off by the dark haired beauty; watched as the redhead talked to Atticus and glanced at him with curiosity in her eyes and knowledge. She knew who he was. Ah good, then his sense of popularity hadn't been imagined after all. How refreshing. Daring of her to get out of the lineup; though she slipped back there readily enough and Master Valentine was talking so Nicholas redirected his attention there wondering if there were any more delightful surprises to be had.<br/><br/>"Please, do not let me detain you. It is obvious your...employee is upset and your first duty is to him. Simply plan to meet again in your study in two hours?"