𝐒𝐓𝑬𝑹𝑳𝐘𝐍.

(grin remains, unfazed; ere he recalls that a typical human would react negatively to such news. lips slacken to a pensive purse.) no wonder. who killed the poor fellow?

lover—boy by my side here. (lopsided grin — a feline’s lazy mirth.) so what’s got you looking towards alcohol instead of your sweetheart?

you do look like someone with complications only wealth can bring. — they are; speaking from experience?

Do you.. crave some?

sort of. everything’s got a name, no? but i didn’t like it — preferred the one he gave me instead. christian ... rolls off the tongue nicely, don’t you think? he was a good man to me.

so this is how you greet me ? [ reader ] didn't you miss me just a bit ? come on now .

wha— what’s wrong with kids these days?! ૮₍｡•̀ ﻌ •́｡₎ა c’mon! i’ll take you there.

(slow curve of brims ╱ canting head to general direction of destination before feet begin their stroll.) given to me by my old beau.

out of alcohol you say…?

ᅠ ᅠᅠ         𝘴wordsman .ᐣ ✘⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀o͟verbearing big 𝒃rother .ᐣ ✓ ᅠᅠ ᅠ

why not walk with me? sterlyn ... even sounds expensive, hah. i’m christian.

it’s the most convenient thing to get, doesn’t break my wallet too. you like things expensive, don’t you? come, my place’s near. — how should i address mr. moneybags, by the way?

that’s too strong for me ... maybe we can have that served? i’ll eat and watch you drink instead.

let’s go out for beer and bbq. 😋

i’ve a bottle in my fridge. absolut original. join me?

what’re you feeling for tonight?