Fen had intended to remain focused upon the business as hand, but found it to be increasingly difficult as Sophia pressed closer against him to speak.  It was a great cover that he wouldn't have dared to employ to a noble without getting permission, such a thing could have serious risks should it be taken wrongly or otherwise be unwelcomed.  However, she was the one who took the initiative and the ranger was more than happy to reciprocate the ruse.  That is if it was in fact a ruse rather than something more genuinely suggestive.<br/><br/>Although her explanation lacked details directly, they certainly suggested that the whisperings of the shady dealings and actions of the nobility held a considerable measure of truth to them.  What's more is that she was speaking honestly as far as he could tell and the subtle tones of resentment to her words would be difficult to fake.  Then again, he's been duped by a beautiful woman with a silver tongue before, but his instincts told him that she was on the level and those rarely failed him.  The caress of her warm breath upon his neck that served to punctuate that line of thought sent chills down his spine and into less business oriented portions of his being.  Any attempt to quell his stirring libido was abruptly stymied as he felt Sophia's gentle caress along his arm.<br/><br/><em>"In either case, we draw near the nobles district. Shall we part ways, or...?"</em><br/><br/>Fenris' pulse quickened as that question hung in the air for a moment, giving his mind a chance to muse over the portion she intentionally left unspoken.  The rational side of his mind weighed his options and the consequences that would go with them, but his body teamed up with the mead and was doing all it could to tilt the scales in its favor.  He could feel the electrical current of excitement that her touch left behind and his logical mind fell abruptly silent.  A wolfish grin spread across Fen's lips, his eyes glittered with desire that was being held in check.  At least for the moment.  "I've not gained what prestige as a mercenary I have now by leaving jobs half completed.  I shall not rest soundly tonight unless I personally see to it that you make it to your chambers unmolested."