[color=orchid][h2][center]Aiko Yume[/center][/h2][/color]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/HdgRiSL.png[/img]
[color=orchid][b]Time:[/b][/color] Evening
[b][color=orchid]Location:[/color][/b] River Port, Tipsy Tavern
[b][color=orchid]Interactions:[/color][/b] [@dreamingflowers] Nur

"[color=orchid]Oop-[/color]" before Aiko could have a seat, he found himself dragged away by the more mischievous companion Arod had been with. This was unexpected, and not to his plan. Would Nur be alright? She could take care of herself, surely, but this set-up... What he saw at the flower shop concerned him. But, well, if he made a fuss now, he'd ruin the whole plot. He managed to grab his drink, at least. Mmm~, something with strawberries! Nur had great taste.

"[color=orchid]You've, left your date with mine.[/color]" No beating around the bush, he felt a bit of pressure to get back to Nur. He'd dumped a situation in her lap and fled. Under normal circumstances, it wouldn't have been a concern, but... Again, the flower shop.

"[color=seagreen]Arod is a nice guy, but he's so timid. He won't even try to make a move. It's frustrating... I'm Vena.[/color]"

"[color=orchid]Vena.[/color]" Aiko repeated the name, slowly, letting it hang in the air. Before Vena could take him any further, he tugged her back into him and leaned himself against a post. He spun her about gracefully and put her back to his chest, one arm lazily draped over her shoulder as he sipped from the other. "[color=orchid]If you want him to be more forward, you've gotta let him know. He's not [i]psychic[/i]. Look at that oaf, [i]your[/i] oaf. He's even being a prude with a succubus.[/color]" He could tell from here. Ooh, poor, repressed soul.

"[color=orchid]The first thing you two did when I approached you with my offer was look at each other, right? Maybe he's too innocent, but, well... It falls to you to spoil him, then, doesn't it? We'll help, if you like, but- oh.[/color]" Ah, young love. Nur, for her part, seemed to be having a rough time. This wasn't how he planned to do this, he was supposed to be at her side. She pulled a scale from her neck and slapped it down.

"[color=orchid]Things don't seem to be going well. Let's get back-[/color]" Nur's power flared too strong. He could tell from here. Arod physically reeling back was another big tell, Aiko began to extricate himself to go to Nur's aid. "[color=orchid]I need to take care of her. You might take him to a room, yes? One way or the other.[/color]"

He could smell the bile before it came. He couldn't reach them before Nur fled, but he was right behind her. He draped the outer layer from his garb over her frame, lightly laying his hands on her shoulders. "[color=orchid]Nur. I'm sorry, that didn't go the way I planned. I can't help but feel responsible, it was my idea that went awry.[/color]" He stood beside her and looked her over. She looked awful. Well, she was still stunning, but she seemed... Tired.

"[color=orchid]We can call it an evening, if you like. I'm staying with someone, but it's normal for me to have... Guests. The owner has a lot of nightmares, and I help them with that.[/color]" He hesitated, looking her over once more, "[color=orchid]Nur. Your scale disintegrated. Do you, need a meal?[/color]"