Rebecca was relieved to see Varinka in what appeared to be a more pleasant mood, if her smile was any indication. The two were led to a table in the opulent restaurant by a window that afforded a wonderful view of the river and the lights of the Kremlin across it. The table setting was immaculate, the fine silverware and heavily woven table cloth and napkins richly adorned with Russian artistry. The two women took their seats. The usual water and bread were brought out, as well as some red wine of an origin Rebecca was unfamiliar with. If she had a failing, a flaw in her character, it was her penchant for alcohol, and so it was she ordered also a Vodka martini to sip upon while Varinka and her went over the menus.<br/><br/>Varinka looked terribly attractive under the soft lighting of the dining room, and in front of the backdrop of the view the window provided, the lights of the Kremlin, the simmer of the river's water reflecting the lights. She looked positively Russian, and was quite sexy decided Rebecca. Known only to a very select few friends, Rebecca was bisexual and enjoyed the company of women as eagerly as men. Were Varinka not Rebecca's business client, she would very likely hit on the woman. But to do so, under these circumstances would be wholly unprofessional, and might even endanger the very important and lucrative contract she was there to consummate. Such a thing could not be risked.<br/><br/>Varinka seemed to notice the thoughtful expression in Rebecca's eyes, the wheels turning around in her mind. She turned her gaze back to the menu, refocusing on deciding what she would order for dinner.<br/><br/>"This Pelmini sounds delicious actually, I think I'll have that," decided Rebecca.<br/><br/>Sitting aside in her chair, Rebecca crossed her long tan legs. The open toe of her heel pointed outward and bounced conversationally as she sipped down her Vodka martini, nibbling on the fish breaded appetizers. The two had yet to talk any business, and Rebecca wanted to prod Varinka to see if she might get a feel for what tomorrow would bring, and if any last minute counter proposals might be in the making.