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[i][color=LightSteelBlue]Time: The Evening of Sola 23rd[/color] 
[color=LightSteelBlue]Location: Damien Estate Ballroom[/color] 
[color=LightSteelBlue]Mentions/Interactions:[/color][@Concord] Fritz (and technically Riona), [@princess] Charlotte, [@Helo] Leo [/i][/center]

As Charlotte gracefully excused herself from the group to embark on her quest for clues, Cassius couldn't help but watch her retreating figure with admiration and even a bit of amusement. She was an enigma to him in ways…more than she seemed but also genuine in a way that few people were. Yet, as she disappeared into the crowd, his attention was swiftly redirected to the remaining company at the table. He pondered Fritz’s words with a grin. 

[color=9354FF]“Lord Damien, I feel left out. Will you not tell us how beautiful and strong we are too?”[/color]

Fritz's playful request for Cassius to extend his charms in his direction brought a mischievous glint to Cassius's eyes. If there was one thing he excelled at…and let’s be honest, he excelled at so many things, it was weaving words into a seductive dance, regardless of the audience. With a smooth shift in posture, Cassius turned his full attention to Fritz...his lips curling into a devilish smirk.

[color=LightSteelBlue]"Well, Lord Fritz…it seems the stars have aligned in your favor tonight."[/color] Cassius purred, his voice laced with allure. [color=LightSteelBlue]"For you, my new friend, are about to have the full, irresistible Cassius Vael experience...At least the version that’s suitable for such a public soirée."[/color] Leaning in closer, Cas's gaze locked onto Fritz with the intensity of a man who knew the power of his own attraction…and he intended to wield it with absolute precision.

Cassius reached a tender hand out to gently brush some of Fritz’s hair behind his ear.  [color=LightSteelBlue] “I wonder if anyone has ever told you that you have some of the gentlest eyes that could ever exist. You are beautiful, truly. In a way that most people are not. And soft…”[/color] He said as he allowed the back of his hand to brush against Fritz’s cheek. His voice lowered to where only the two of them were likely to hear. [color=LightSteelBlue] “But there’s something else about you…something I’m not even sure I understand well enough to properly articulate…you have the essence of someone that I would [i]very much[/i] like to get to know.”[/color] He smiled that [i]intoxicating smile[/i], his eyes softening as he took in the complexities within Fritz’s eyes. 

He then turned his gaze to Leo slowly, who had also been watching Charlotte leave. [color=LightSteelBlue] “And as for that [i]distinguished gentleman[/i] as you called him…"[/color] Cassius whispered. [color=LightSteelBlue]He’s just so…so…bloody boring.”[/color] He stated sardonically as Leo engaged with the two women that joined the group, including the one who he’d seen the pocket watch dangling from a moment prior. Still standing intimately close to Fritz, he said his goodbye. 

[color=LightSteelBlue] “Well, handsome…I think it’s about time I go look for the watch over…[i]there[/i].”[/color] He said, pointing to a wine station on the other side of the room. [color=LightSteelBlue] “Come ask me to dance in a bit, if you’re bold enough. But just in case you’re not feeling brave tonight, Lord Fritz…I guess I’ll bid you adieu.”[/color] Cas let his gaze and smile linger on Fritz’s black, mysterious eyes a moment longer before turning to leave.  Without so much as a parting word to the others, Cassius took his exit from the table and elegantly worked his way through the crowd in the direction of a good drink.