[hr][hr][center][img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/497419599919185976/588458630236471317/salem_crop_transparent_300.png[/img][hr][/center][Center][img]https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjQ0LjRlODg1OC5VMkZzWlcwZ1UzQmxiR3h0WVc0LC4wAAA,/flat-earth-scribe.regular.png[/img][/center][hr]Interacting with: [@Hero][@Scribe of Thoth]

Salem wasn't at all surprised to see Max's off putting demeanor. Sure he was dressed up, polished, and seemed like he belonged; but polished shit is still shit, and a dressed up Max is still mean and off putting. He took a step back as Max approached him, if he was the murdered then he couldn't allow him to get close enough to puncture his jugular with his belt prong. The metal mage did manage to get close enough to practically whisper in his ear, his low voice asked him something he wasn't quite ready to admit. How could he tell Max that he was out back trying to find the words to tell someone how he felt? No, this was another moment when it was best to omit the truth by telling another. He went to speak, the words getting caught in his throat as he watched Eris approach the pair of them. Was he involved in this as well? 

He expected a reprimand, some snarky remark towards his attire, or something about his status and how it affects Max, or possibly that if they fought to not bruise his partners face because it wouldnt photograph well. But no, much to his surprise Eris was acting as if he were a mature adult and not some pampered star. He placed his hands on them and suggest they move out of earshot, and Salem.whole heartedly agreed. Salem nodded his head towards Eris, and in a low voice responded to Max. [Color=82ca9d]"I was out back having more than my allotted two drinks."[/color] He tapped on his vest and a slight metallic thump could be heard as he tapped on the flask hidden beneath. [Color=82ca9d]"Eris is...right, however. Too many ears and eyes here, if we want to speak and settle we should take it outside out of others range."[/color]