it's just temporary bliss

-Thorn-

Her smile brightens his own as Thorn watches her take a sip of her drink. He remains exactly in the same position, though, as she nerds out on what they’re working on here – all of which are things he hasn’t invested in himself, only showing up there when required. But the clinic was nice regardless, and if he was as interested in medicine as she were, perhaps he’d spend more time there rather than here, pushing at the patience of the bartender.

And even though he isn’t on the clock yet, hopefully, he readjusts his head slightly where it sits propped up on his fist, keeping himself open so that she can look as much as she wanted to. “No, it is cool.” He agrees, just a second away from letting himself lay it on too thick and say something stupid like if you think it’s cool, then I think it’s cool.

He straightens, though, as she extends her hand and introduces herself, the hand that had propped up his head now drops to take hers in a gentle, lingering handshake. “I’m Thorn.” He introduces himself in turn, another tattoo of vines spotted on the wrist of the hand that shakes her own. “So, Ellyra, now that work is done, what’s your plan for the rest of the trip?” He asks, still having not removed his hand from hers, letting his gaze focus and linger on her face with the wide, happy smile that remains on his face.

// let's fall in love for the night //