Hybrid Kingdom PSL

[no1likeme]

{ the “beach” episode }
for some more light-hearted/chaotic stuff happening at the hotel throughout the plot

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[sirenaic]

(( Sorry, David. Dae-hyun is an International Man of Mystery™. You'll probably never know who he is. He doesn't even look back, just waves as he heads elsewhere to enjoy his night.

Back in David's immediate vicinity, the bartender nods and mixes up whatever high-end cocktail Lucifer's been nursing. The timing is good because the Devil's just finished his drink when the new one is brought to him. Lucifer perks up, eyebrows up first above his now round eyes. Then he hauls himself up from the couch, then climbs to his feet to sashay right over to David, slipping into the spot still warm from Dae-hyun's butt. ))

Aren't you sweet~ What's your name?

[silvernaphil]

[Oh, he's really good-looking up close. Not big and buff like the gods, but this beautiful little creature with sculpted features and enough natural charisma for ten men. Here's hoping David hasn't made a terrible mistake with the help of his mystery man.]

Ah - David. Hi. [By sheer force of will, David manages to keep his smile from looking sheepish, though it's still shyer than he would've liked.] So I didn't misread that look you gave me, huh?

[He'll do this guy the favour of omitting that it was apparently a half-hour long look since David didn't even notice.]

[sirenaic]

(( David's no slouch in the looks department either. Up close it's easier to admire those dark, soulful eyes and the unique shape of his mouth. ))

Oh, you noticed? (( He's teasing, then letting his smile turn more intentionally sheepish: )) I was feeling a little shy.

(( There. Maybe David will feel less shy now. ))

I thought I may have lost my chance when that other guy sat down.

[silvernaphil]

[This dude? Feeling shy? David can't help but chuckle.]

Man, you have got nothing to be shy about. [Success! There's no chance of mistaking David's words as simple reassurance - he's definitely coming on to Lucifer now that he's feeling a bit more confident.

He's not telling the truth about the first guy, though. No way. Wrinkling his nose a little, David shakes his head:]

Him? Nah, he tried it out but I'd already made up my mind who I wanted to meet tonight.

[sirenaic]

(( See how far a little ego stroking can go? David's gained so much confidence from one little lie (which he may or may not actually believe). Lucifer leans on the bar, lifting his drink to his lips, then dragging his tongue over them when he sets it down. ))

Handsome and decisive.

(( Then he leans closer, far closer than just two people talking need to be. Close enough to telegraph to anyone paying attention to them that this is a flirtation. ))

What else have you already made up your mind about happening tonight?

[silvernaphil]

[... did Mr. Beautiful here ever give David a name in return?

...... and is there a reason David feels a bit nauseous with him so close, or is that just performance anxiety?

............... and what is that scorched smell?!

Unimportant. All unimportant. David just tilts his chin up with a cocky grin.]

You and me are gonna take our drinks over to one of those private booths and see how much we can get away with before we get kicked out. Then we're gonna head to my room.