[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/M6zY2Lx.png[/img][/center] [hr] Interaction with Lia [@Hero] [hr] Kyros' concerned face turned into a one of shock. She looked up at him, and immediately Kyros' mind went to a few things. Gemstones. Her hair cascaded around her face like the soft hues of turquoise. Her skin held a delicate sheen of white with pink, reminding him of polished pearl. She had fins, fins of cut amber or topaz. But what got him most was that she flashed two gleaming eyes of the most brilliant sapphires he had laid eyes upon. He was taken aback by the beauty before him. Save a little marring on her face, a little speckle of red from where she face planted, the woman took his hand and looked back. She stared as well, though aside from the fire in his eyes and his hair, there was nothing delicate about him. Nothing that would take breath away the same as this one had. He must have looked even more unsightly. Her eyes had left him without words, and made his heart thump, the blood pooling in his cheeks. [color=gold]"By the dawn..."[/color] He uttered in amazement. She gave him a curious look before she looked down again to take his hand. He of course, felt positively small against her gaze. He almost felt bad just by asking if she was alright. Still she seemed to require his assistance. He nervously began to speak, his deep mighty voice almost failing him a few times. [color=gold]"I mean... I'm sorry to catch you in such a state, it seemed like you might have, fallen off a ship and struggled to get to shore."[/color] Suddenly she looked at him with eyes brighter then the sky on a cloudless day. He couldnt read her face. Had he said something? Did he suddenly frighten her? Kyros looked back at her, he gulped, his hand still extended, and his thumb on the back of her hand to provide support. He animated under such a stare. [color=gold]"Not saying you are clumsy or anything- like that- its only I wanted to make sure you weren't hurt..."[/color] Her staring never wavered. [color=gold]"Oh... Oh please, please forgive me for my presumptuousness. I'm unfamiliar from where your people hail. You are probably excellent swimmers, judging by- the- fins."[/color] He smacked his face, feeling particularly stupid. She was still staring. He decided to laugh it off, his other hand on the back of his neck. [color=gold]"Please you have to forgive me, Genasai are impulsive creatures. We always speak our minds. And your fins look lovely... I mean"[/color] He turned his gaze, scratching his cheek. [color=gold]"All of you... looks lovely."[/color] She started to give him the barest of smiles. Her look did wonders for putting him at ease. He laughed nervously. [color=gold]"There I go again, hehe."[/color] He winked and put a hand infront of him, as if praying and bowing his head. [color=gold]"Please fair maiden, let me start again."[/color] He realized he was still holding her hand, and he quickly released his thumb, he must have been creepy, holding her hand for so long. He looked at her hand... steady as a rock on his... then back to her. Her smile got a little bigger. Okay so she didn't mind. Her smile just made her look more lovely. [color=gold]"I uhh, oh...dear I [b]Cough[/b]"[/color] He smiled broadly. [color=gold]"Anyway, please. My name is Kyros. It would be an absolute honor and pleasure to get you something or escort you through this fine city. It is the least I could do for acting so inappropriately. But just-"[/color] He blushed a little more, covering his mouth. [color=gold]"When I saw your face, I thought I was looking at the face of a goddess. The moon herself must hide her face in shame when she looks upon you. Mere mortals are not worthy."[/color] He realized his mistake, he berated himself and then looked back, a big toothy grin. [color=gold]"There I go again haha... oh wait I already said that."[/color] Her smile got a little [i]too[/i] big. Kyros looked back, a look of honest to the gods worry. [color=gold]"Is that a yes?"[/color] Several very still and awkward seconds later. The maiden finally spoke, the tension released like a snapping spring. Her tongue was as flowery as her face, and immediately she seemed to be not only okay with Kyros' blunder but she admitted to one on her own. Kyros laughed when she mentioned her legs. [color=gold]"They look fine to me. Better then most infact."[/color] He wasn't quite sure what her species was but he was willing to play along. Her spirit and words were infectious and even he felt her own excitement. Her proclamation of the fated day was the cornerstone of it all. Announcing proudly [color=gold]"I like that idea! Seems like you really have gotten into the spirit of the Festival!"[/color] He closed one eye and held up a finger with a huge smile. [color=gold]"But fair maiden from the sea, the day has only begun. If you allow me to escort you, I'm sure it will be a day that sages will recite and bards will sing about."[/color] He stood at her side, offer her his rather large arm. [color=gold]"Shall we."[/color] He was unaware of her awkwards or clumsiness. He merely played the part of gentleman. [color=gold]"Though of course, I must ask my fair sea maiden her name. How will our story be told without it?"[/color] He was getting a kick out of this destiny talk.