Listening to her talking, Nirael chose to remain quiet because he wanted to hear what was on her mind. It seemed apparent that it wasn't an easy task for her to tell him all she was about to say, and so he paid attention, remaining quiet for the moment and deciding to answer in turn once she was done. He did nod along though as she spoke of the team-work they would need to have, given the challenges they were facing now.<strong>"Can't argue with that, getting along is essential for some trust to exist, and trust is needed to fight well together."</strong>He muttered mostly to himself, though listening seriously.<br/><br/>As she dismounted, he followed suit and began to walk while leading the horse and listening to her. He nod his head at her words of wisdom, finding it a valid concern she raised about the money spent on fresh mounts. Brushing his chin slightly he drew a deep breath on that thought.<strong>"I could keep a spell or two at hand for having mounts each dawn with a new casting, but it would take up some of my magic leaving a little less for the surprises me might run into."</strong>An idle thought, but something to keep in mind if the money was starting to run out. He'd have to try and help her with that too, but his personal finances weren't that great either, at least right now.<br/><br/>Taking up the reigns when she told him to, and looking at her a little puzzled he waited to see what she ahd in mind then. From her words it sounded like she actually planned to let him see her in the buff. Granted, he very much wanted to be able to look upon her beautiful figure without clothes covering it up, but it seemed like she was a little shy about actually going forth beyond mere tease that the unfettered style had. Perhaps for a good reason he thought, considering the various people that might have given a rather bad first impression to pleasures in seeking only to sate their own appetite for bliss.<br/><br/>So he came to stand still, holding both horses by their reigns and watching her. As her armor vanished and her hands moved to unbuckle the belt holding her loincloth his breath was caught in his throat. She was beautiful, that much was certain, but at the same time someone that was capable of holding out her own while being hunted by demons, and searching for him in such a hurry. Yet he couldn't help but let his mind wander on the charms of her body as she moved before him so, the rush of movement and the sight of those curves in motion was able to make him lose focus. It was breathtaking, he wasn't going to deny that.<br/><br/>It was only when she had a blade against him that he realized how dangerous her distraction truly was, nodding his head in agreement at her words and chuckling.<strong>"Well I may be a man used to the sight of a woman's beauty, but you are breathtakingly beautiful, and can lay down the rests of not being attractive. I'd say its only been the mission that has kept you by yourself. Once this is over, I imagine you wouldn't have any trouble getting the attentions of a man you'd find worthy of your embrace."</strong>He smiled to her encouragingly. It wasn't a lie, he was honestly praising her. It wasn't flattery, as the words were true, he meant them. Of course, he would wish that she chose him when the time came but that truth was quite likely apparent to her as well, yet it did not take away the fact taht what he said was true. At least from his point of view, there might be more to her that he wasn't yet privy to know.<br/><br/><strong>"Well, I would say you have definitely given me something to think about and desire, but I would clarify something. While I enjoy the bliss and beauty, and sex can be a boon for my practices, it is not something I absolutely need in order to wield my magic. I simply find it a pleasure, and it adds to my capabilities somewhat when I am able to."</strong>He gazed at her face with a smile on his face.<strong>"I don't have sex for the sake of my craft. I have it to enjoy life, and it adds to my craft when I do so but it is by no means a necessity."</strong>He chuckled faintly at this, shrugging and starting to walk ahead again holding the reigns.<strong>"Still, if you don't think we should, I am not going to press you into it."</strong>He winked casually. Thinking it over though, he chose to add a little more.<strong>"Though I would like to keep joking about it a little with you if that doesn't anger you. You are cute and fun company after all."</strong><br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">OOC Roll</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rolled Diplomacy, 16 natural roll + 2, for total of 18. He would've had a better chance with bluff which he actually has, but he's trying to be sincere and forego the use of lies, even if he might have played with flattering tales, actually almost wanting her to try and sense his motives out to note he is serious about it.<br/><br/>Nirael does plan to tease her a fair bit still and hope to get close, but he isn't just flattering her for it, but genuinely appreciating the charm and enjoying her presence. Taking things a little slow perhaps? Eh well, I figure slow and fast progression alike will be seen during the game at some points? Just wild thoughts.</div></div>