#dukescharming

the smile on daphne's lips dims ever so slightly, considering the thought. while she would not admit such a thing aloud, she found herself wondering if she intrigued him the way he fascinated her — his smile, warm and effervescent, could easily convince any young lady to do just about anything. herself included. her eyes quickly flicker down to his lips before meeting his eyes again, a slight smile returning to her lips. "—you do?" she asked quietly, as her heart rate began to pick up pace.

"Tell me..." Eloise spoke and stood in front of the man with her arms crossed across her front. "Is everyone where you're from this annoying?" She asked. "Or is it just you? Because if everyone from there is like you then I'll make sure never to go there." She told him with a grin.

michael had been nursing his one drink for about an hour. usually he was on his third or fourth, heading over to a brothel, but he did not care, possibly for the first time in his life, not to indulged in his former behavior. he looked up, and saw a man standing near by  ❝you may join me, i do not mind, although i admit i am not up for much talking.❞