[u](Collaboration Post Featuring Major Ursa as Knox and YoshiSkittlez as Ruby)[/u]

Ruby rushed outside to catch up with Knox; it was a bit difficult though as it seemed every man in the bar between her and the door had something to say to the scantily clothed woman, but for the first time in what seemed like forever, Ruby wasn't interested. Still holding fast to the twenty dollar bill in her hand, she pushed herself outside just in time to see Knox round the corner.

"Knox! Knox wait!" Ruby pleaded, doing her best to try to keep track of him in her heels and tight shorts, preventing her from being able to walk too quickly.

Hearing the combination of calling for him, the click-clacking of heels behind him…Knox simply just wanted to keep walking at a steady pace, just have her naturally fall behind in the distance. That’d be irresponsible, of course. The man had a feeling she wouldn’t just give up, and either she was going to try something stupid like running, and break her heels and hurt herself, or she was going to end up losing him and walk through the dark alone. A thing of chivalry would say that he’d need to escort the lady back home after dark, and in the back of his mind called it a small sexist assumption that she needed a man to protect herself.

Taking two steps forward, Knox let out a small frustrated sigh, before turning around to address Ruby, “Pardon me, I didn’t mean to ruin your game. You can go back to Henry, now.”

Ruby faced Knox dead on, her face rigid and ungiving.

"I didn't go to The Rabbit Hole because of him. I went there because of you." What was supposed to come out as a compliment instead came out sounding rather hot and annoyed as she reached out to take his hand harshly and stuffed the twenty-dollar bill inside of it.

"It was a stupid idea for inviting him along in the first place." Her eyes glanced down quickly to the money that she had just placed in his hand. "And as much as I think that harlot deserved what you did to her...I couldn't live with myself knowing she took your money; you could have used that to buy me a couple drinks instead you know." Her tone calmed down some, returning to her normal speech. It was clear she was still annoyed about what had happened, but she was at least trying to make an effort to make light of the situation.

Giving Ruby a rather pointed look, that drinks comment made him want to stick the twenty into her dress now, but Knox strangled the impulse in its crib. Pocketing the twenty, with no further comments on the issue, “Thank you. Now, you can go back.”

A hand pointed back to the bar, “I had a great time. Enjoyed the sweet air and atmosphere to the place, had a couple of drinks, a conversation with a beautiful woman…yes, you really showed me a good time. Put that big smile you wanted on my face.” Saying that, he was anything but smiling…but, internally, calmed enough to say what he wanted to say. Having a hard time looking at her eyes now after what he had said, though, “You can go back to Henry now, I understand that it’s not often that we have the new and interesting type for you to meet at a bar.”

His eyes softened a little bit when he looked at her, but he turned away in what could only be described as a rather grumpy manner, “Besides, you can always find me at the diner at the same time and place.”

"Screw Henry!" Ruby found herself shouting, and then immediately bit down on her lower lip. "No, no I didn't mean-" She sighed and threw up her hands in the air before crossing them over her chest. "I meant...forget him..." She aptly corrected herself and managing to keep her voice down. "I'm not going back, not until I've had my drink with you and learn at least-" She mumbled a few numbers under her breath. "-five interesting things about you."

She paused for a moment, just to look at him; taking in his rugged features and noticing the soft expression he was giving her as he looked back. It was strange...less than twenty-four hours ago, Ruby hadn't even given Knox a second glance...but suddenly...back at Granny's Diner, she had this overwhelming sense to...talk with him at least. It almost felt like whatever Gods that were up there were using their hands, trying to push her towards him; whether or not he felt the same way was yet to be seen, but it was a feeling she couldn't ignore.

"Let's go to Granny's, it's quiet this time of night, and it just so happens I know a waitress there that would be willing to add double shots at a discounted price." She winked, not in a flirty manner, but one that indicated that she was of course talking about herself. "No Henry, no no-one, just you and me until you crack that smile, and when you do...well...then you can get rid of me, but I'm not going anywhere until I see it. Oh! And the five interesting things...that part too..."

Knox didn’t seem entirely pleased by this development…he didn’t smile? Knox smiled all the time…! Well, he swore he did. If by now Ruby hadn’t seen it, he felt her requirement for a smile was far out of reach for anyone. As well, he didn’t know how he felt about the whole ‘five interesting things’ part, it made him sound like a baseball card…a collectable. Still, something about her whole disposition in this told him to go with her, even if the greater part of his logical mind just said to leave.

“Don’t tell me, you intend to serve me cheesy fries?”

"Well I was hoping to keep that part a secret." Ruby was unable to help but smile and then nodded her head in the direction of Granny's. "C'mon, if we go now I can still probably get you a fresh batch."

"...I'll have you know, I actually eat a healthier dinner to compensate for an unhealthy breakfast." Saying this, the man was now actively dragging Ruby behind him on his way to Granny's. Ruby couldn't help but to smile up at the man that towered over her, a knowing look in her eye.

"See? That's one interesting thing! Just four more to go!" She chided cheerily and did her best to keep up with his long strides in her heels and tight red shorts.