-Chang…in the house of flies? With lillith, Doc, T^3, Mist and others ( Playground )-<br/><br/>Chang waited for Marie to make her exit, the brazen display of attention, the sureness and confidence she displayed was always remarkable to behold. Roxanne was ribald exhibitionist, Charlotte  the blushing victim, Marie, she was a conductor of fantasy. Where Charlotte was swept along , and Roxanne danced merrily within, the moment, Marie was the one who tended to make them happen. And in that, Chang could not be more pleased.<br/><br/>He did not flinch, stare, nor even make an acknowledgment that Marie had just kissed, fondled, and brought reality to Lilith in the form of body made for sin. No he spoke to Thaddeus and Mephiston as if the two women were but discussion couture.<br/><br/>“Gentlemen, honoured guests all, I hope that you find your stay here to be the utmost in experiences. There are many secrets, many great works to be found here. It is as much the lorehouse of knowledge as it is a refuge from the prying eyes of an suspicious and unknowing society. Here is where one can indulge in their creativity, their imagination being one of very few limits. I assure you, this eve is just a taste of things to come.” As he spoke he did so with his voiced pitched as if in confidence with those closest, even though it was well loud enough for the passerby to hear. He was speaking with the group as if they were the only patrons to exist, engaging them all with his words.<br/><br/>“Miss van Stratten, I am sure any number of people would be interested to see just the extent of your display. Thought many might wish to see the mistress of her machine put the device through its paces, I imagine that you will have a bevy of volunteers. The end question, who will give out first,” he looked right to Lilith, his eyes meeting hers as he finished his question, “man or mistress?”<br/><br/>It was hard to tell if he deliberately misspoke, and without a second thought he turned his glance to the bar. Away from the group his left eyebrow raised just a moment as he studied the picture that EJ provided. He watched as the bar tender made the choice that so many would face. His eyes not face betrayed his thoughts as he turned back to the small group about him.<br/><br/>“it will be a most curious evening I believe.”<br/>