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>>Vika, at the Old Starboard and beyond [@PrinceAlexus]
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Oh the answer was clear alright.

Ryan, after the...impromptu...interactions, felt much more comfortable, and at ease. He naturally wrapped an arm around her waist to steady her slender figure.

[color=00aeef]"Well. I wouldn't go so far as to call myself a knight. Maybe a lowly commoner that happened to end up with a princess."[/color] He quipped. [color=00aeef]"Well. My continental breakfast isn't exactly continental... Its more... Oriental. If anything. However, the decaf I can manage. Or I can make tea. We all know thats how we ended up here in the first place."[/color] Ryan continued, offering a small, subdued chuckle against the background sounds at the Old Starboard. Ryan offered a soft smile that turned into a more...mischievous smirk as he leaned in to offer a more personal answer to one of Vika's questions [color=00aeef]"I'm sure you'd want a snack when I get done with you."[/color] Giving her cheek a small peck, Ryan pulled away and continued [color=00aeef]"Park View, thats [i]The[/i] fancy part of town. Are you sure your family would be ok with you bringing who is essentially a stranger home?"[/color]

Maybe that was too far. No matter. Whats said has been said. Considering the familial circumstance, Ryan isn't so sure about spending the night over at her place, if that is indeed what she is offering. Sure, Ryan has made something of himself, and is living comfortably. But, his level of comfort isn't quite comparable to what Vika's family is used to or could offer.

As Vika slid off of him and answered a text message, Ryan took a quick sip of water as Vika began to explain the situation. [color=00aeef]"Manami? Thats not good. Do you want to go to her? I can take you? Is she going to be alright?"[/color] Vika might feel Ryan's hand tighten ever so slightly around her waist.

[color=00aeef]"Nutters, or not. Its sort of home now, no? In any case, we should get moving. Whether you want me to take you to Manami's or we can head home."[/color]