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>>Vika, at the Old Starboard and beyond [@PrinceAlexus] Ethan, briefly [@Almalthia]
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Ryan's motions were halted by the introduction of another man. So this is the father of Vika's child. The absentee. How did Ryan know that he would eventually show up...? No matter. His presence is annoying enough. His words couldn't make it any worse.

[color=00aeef]"Ah, Ethan, nice to meet you, finally. Vika has told me... well.. nothing of you. Convenient of you, to happen to get her pregnant, to happen to appear back in the cities at a moment where she is most vulnerable. How gracious of you to [i]allow[/i] me to take Vika off your hands. However, we're all adults here. You need not allow me anything. I think Vika chose for you, and by extension, me. Now, As you can see, we're on out way out. It has been a long night. We will be leaving now. Have a good evening."
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Ryan offered a soft smile, and a half bow/nod. Seeing the velvet box slide a little on the smooth tabletop, Ryan chuckled slightly. 
[color=00aeef]"An expensive piece of jewelry, to be sure. Whats next? Are you going to claim that the content of that box is passed down from your dead Nan? Has been in your family for generations? Your mom would want the woman of your dreams to have it?"[/color] Offering another sound best described as a blend between a chuckle and a scoff, Ryan continued [color=00aeef]"Sorry to disappoint whoever gave that to you. If you bought it, I hope you kept the receipt."[/color] Taking Vika's hand, he essentially pushed his way away from Ethan and whatever table they were sitting at and headed for the exit.

[i] Try something. I beg. Just try something.[/i] Ryan thought to himself. Leaning in to Vika, but still within earshot of Ethan [color=00aeef]"This enough sweeping for you? I think its best if we ended up at my place...."[/color]