[color=gray]Boden and Vivienne watched in slight shock as Jack put away several full tumblers of whiskey, exchanging a quick glance.[/color]

"Right...well, it's swell seeing you're tending the bar again Boden."[color=gray] Vivienne paused a moment, turning to face Jack. [/color]"I see no reason for me to babysit, I trust you'll find your way back to the foyer when you wish to do so." [color=gray]She lifted a hand to Boden, he took it, kissing the back of her hand.[/color]

"I will see you around dearest."[color=gray] He chimed before returning to his tally, crossing something out and glancing under furrowed brow to Jack.[/color]

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[color=gray]Cornelius sat himself in the large leather armchair behind the main desk and motioned for the dark skinned beauty to follow suite in a nearby chair. He leaned back, the leather creaking under his weight, crossing a leg over the other and folded his hands in his lap.[/color]

"Do you hold reverence to Momma Lion, or may I call you Miss Lion?"[color=gray] Cornelius' face was void of emotion, but his voice was warm, welcoming. "It is Miss, correct?" He asked of the proper title to her marital status, not knowing much of her beyond the rumors of her supposed supernatural remedies and concoctions.[/color]