<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=89494.msg3953007#msg3953007">Quote from: Zillah on 30-11-2010, 00:02:56</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Lilith, Entering the Playground, Escorted by Victor</strong><br/><br/>“Your question is sensible,” Lilith said, as she descended down the stairs with Victor into the Playground. “I don’t find it too bold or inappropriate, so I’ll answer. I cannot consider myself a regular patron here … I’ve only been here once before, invited by Lee Chang to present some of my findings about mechanical limbs. But I only presented for him and a few others, and I left shortly after my presentations were finished. I did not stay long, nor did I indulge in any of the carnal delights that Lee Chang and his Harlots are known for.” A baffled expression crossed the blonde woman’s face. “I presume I was not invited to do so because of my poor understanding of social etiquette and ritual. I’ve studied much regarding such matters in the interim, I hope that I’m able to copulate quite vigorously with others here at the Dome during this particular visit. For purposes of my studies, of course.”<br/><br/>“And you, Victor?” Lilith asked. “What brings you to this place? I understand that security is now part of your duties, working here. But what made you choose to work for Lee Chang?”<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/><br/><strong>Victor Orestes, moving to the bar, escorting Lilith Stratten</strong><br/><br/>Victor had been watching the various people in the playground as he descended the stairs with Lilith. When she began to spoke, he turned his attention back to her, taking in her words. What she nearly caused him to trip and burst out laughing all at the same time. He was hard pressed to keep himself in check as he regarded it. It was truly amazing to him that a woman would speak of such things in public, let alone to a stranger. He found it fascinating but it was always a bit saddening to him that she would participate in such things purely for study rather than enjoyment or love, if there was such a thing.<br/><br/>He offered a smile, his mind suddenly miles away, running freely down memory lane as it was so aptly called to seek the thoughts that such a word could bring about. She had been beautiful yes and he expected that he had loved her. That had been his word for the feelings but he really didn’t know if it was the kind that everyone else whispered about or his own special kind. He supposed it didn’t matter so long as he had felt it but perhaps it had just been the coupling, the way their two bodies had to come together so perfectly and with such passion that made him feel that it had been love. Alas that was years ago and he had little to compare it to these days to know for sure.<br/><br/>Snapping back to the present with the question, at first he offered a nod, his mind still somewhat in the fog of the past before he was able to find the usage of his tongue. “Well truth be told, I have heard whisperings of this place from half the world away. I came seeking the truth and perhaps a bit of enlightenment. Also it is always nice to know that you have a secure job in a stationary place as my last few jobs have taken me all over and I like the idea of being in one place for a while. I must say that I do hope you are able to conduct your studies here as it is always good to see people progressing their craft and knowledge in unknown areas of interest.”<br/><br/>[Please forgive the delay, NaNo got in the way.]