Some days you KNOW Soahc's laughing

[Northen Light36]

Amaro and Acqua make their way into one of Talen'sul's bars, bickering lightly as they find a table.

"Me? Careless? I'm not the one who nearly wound up an owlbear's dinner tonight," Acqua taunts her brother. Amaro rolls his eyes and pushes some coins into his sister's hand.

"Only by luck, kid," he replies. "Go order us dinner, some rum for me and a juice for yourself." Acqua pockets the coins and heads off while Amaro takes a seat.

[Darastrix]

Brooke notices the man sitting down and smiles to herself. Sure, he's a little old, but she's bored, and an older man, well.... There's something to be said for experience. And he is handsome in a rugged way. Abandoning her unfinished wine, she gets up and sashays across the bar to where the man sits.

"Hi there," she says, her eyes sweeping over Amaro boldly. "What brings you here?"

[Northen Light36]

Amaro looks up, eyeing the girl over. "Having a meal," he replies shortly. "Do your parents know you're out this late... and dressed like that?" Amaro turned his head away slightly, scaning the taven for any sign of where Acqua had gotten to.

[Darastrix]

"Dressed like what?" Brooke asks innocently, smoothing down her skirt. "This is the way I always dress," she says with a giggle, leaning down towards Amaro to offer clear view down her bodice. "And it's early yet."

[Northen Light36]

Amaro just raises an eyebrow before adverting his gaze. "For Etaf's sake, put on a coat or something girl," he growls. "Before you freeze. Or better yet, go home and put some decent clothing on."

[Darastrix]

"Oh, but I can think of a much better way to stay warm," she says with a smile, sliding into a chair and scooting closer to Amaro. "And more fun, too. And since you're soooo worried about me getting cold, why don't you help warm me up?"

[Northen Light36]

For a minute Amaro simply couldn't respond. Soahc's balls she's bold, was th only thought in his mind. To be honest, had the girl been about ten years older, he might have been interrested. However he wasn't the type to share a bed with a child no older then his own sister.

"Kid, I have a sister your age," he growls. "Go. Home."

"Amaro?" Acqua asks, returning with the drinks. "Something the matter?"

"No Acqua," Amaro replies. Acqua eyes Brooke over.

"Who are you?"

[Darastrix]

"So..." she says, tilting her head to one side, "Then if you had a twin sister, you wouldn't consider someone your own age?"

Brooke turns and looks at Acqua. That can't be the sister he was talking about. She is a kid.

"I'm Brooke," she says, smiling, "And I'm trying to be nice and friendly here, but he's making it SO hard," she adds with a pout, attempting to slide her toe up Amaro's leg, banking on the thought that he wouldn't want to make a scene and let the other girl know just what she's up to.

[Northen Light36]

Acqua snorts lightly as she takes her seat. "Amaro's always like that. He doesn't like people," she replies, sliding Amaro's drink over to him. Amaro jerks his leg away and takes a long swallow of his drink, making a note to step on the girl's foot if she tried that again.

"My sister's right, I don't," he growls. "So run along girl and let Acqua and I have our dinner in peace. Some of us work for a living and want some peace in the evening."

[Darastrix]

"Oh, don't be like that. You know what they say about all work and no play," Brooke replies with an impish grin. "Besides, I'm older than you seem to think, " she adds. "I just got a bit of a fresh start."

[Northen Light36]

Acqua snickers softly, aware of her brother's discomfort and enjoying every minute. Amaro however has had enough and growls, "Yes, I surpose being the taven slut would age anyone. Here girl, take this and go away." Amaro fishes a single copper out of his pocket and tosses it at Brook.

[Darastrix]

Brooke 'hmphs' softly to herself. "I don't need your money," she says, leaving the piece where it falls. "Coins are cold and gems are dead. What I want is a night's companionship."

[Northen Light36]

Acqua's eyes shine with mischief, seeing a chance to torment her brother. "Take a seat," she tells Brooke. "And really, don't mind Amaro. He was never taught manners as a kid. Want something to eat, or drink?"

[Darastrix]

Brooke smiles at Acqua, taking her up on the offer. "Well, I wouldn't mind a glass of wine," she says.

[Northen Light36]

Acqua grins, slipping out of her seat to order another drink for Brooke, ignoring her brother's dark glare. "Little brat," Amaro sighes, resigning himself to the unwelcome company, but making a point of ignoring her in favour of his drink.

Acqua doesn't take too long to return to the table and pass Brooke her drink. Seeing Amato's in a mood, Acqua tries to start up conversation. "So, what do you do for a living, Brooke?"