[Ennui]

Please.  Coffee is a vice I don't get to indulge in very often.  Mostly because I have no idea where to get it.  You will have to tell me the name of your supplier. 

Do you ever venture out of the Chinatown Barrens Sian?

[Mercy Merchant]

"Glinda brings me the coffee in small bags, but I think that she gets it from a shop in a small creole community on the edge of the sprawl.  I rarely leave the Barrens, but on occasion, yes."

Glinda nods.  "That is right.  And it is small; maybe fifty or sixty people all together."

[Ennui]

You will have to introduce me then sometime.  And you are both welcome at my humble abode, should the interest arise.  I drink my coffee engage in some chit chat and play with the hell hounds a bit. 

Thank you for your hospitality, but I think it is time for me to get so e work done.  I reach into my jacket inner pocket and retrieve two more treats for Darius and Vilna as I ready to leave.

[Mercy Merchant]

The Hell Hounds eagerly sniff at the offered treats then their tongues will slip from between very sharp teeth to snatch them away.  They seem a bit disappointed when you do not offer more.  Sian laughs.  "That is part of the problem when you offer these two treats.  Bring more next time or you may have a riot on your hands.  Farewell and goodnight.  Glinda will see you home."

The two speak quietly for a few seconds in a language that you do not know then Glinda nods.  "Whenever you are ready, Lizzie."

The way back seems a bit off from what you remember coming here tonight, but you are eventually back at the maze of alleyways leading away from here.  Back at the entrance, you can see Glinda's car as it idles.  As she leads the way, the woman looks over at you.  "So, do you want tome company tonight or is that too much of a distraction?"

[Ennui]

Company would be great and your help with the rest of it saved me a lot of time as well.  You are welcome any time.  Lets go pick up my bike and we can head to my place.

[Mercy Merchant]

Glinda nods and drives you back to your bike then follows you to your apartment.  When you open the door, you find that Shelly and Corbin are still out, but that is not too surprising.  Glinda pauses in the living room and looks out over the part of the sprawl that is visible from the window.  "Lots of lights out there."

[Ennui]

I join her at the window.  Curious as to what's caught her attention.  What do you mean?

[Mercy Merchant]

When you get to the window, you see nothing more than an ordinary skyline and the twinkling lights of the city sprawl.  Glinda waves her arm at the vista then reaches over and takes your hand in hers.  "I was born to a time of candles and fish oil lamps.  As a young girl, it was often the hearth that provided the only sort of light in my father's house.  I have lived through every phase of the world since that time and am still amazed at what has been done.  I witnessed the birth of electricity and can still be awed at the view of so many lights in one place.  I am fascinated by it all.  Does nothing still fascinate you, Lizzie?"

[Ennui]

Of course things fascinate me.  Para-species and magic the most.  Science fascinates me even though I understand it more.  People fascinate me, their motives, morality and madness.  I may be a bit cynical because I am no longer surprised by most things, but it's still fascinating...even more so when I'm wrong.

Why do you ask?

[Mercy Merchant]

"Perhaps it is your short lifespan.  I still find many minor things that surprise and fascinate me.  Like you, for instance.  You did not seem to flinch one bit when I told you what I am.  And now you are standing next to me, holding my hand.  I detect no fear or distrust from you towards me, which I do find a bit surprising."

[Ennui]

Like I said before you haven't tried to hurt me and I find you interesting.  There are strange things in the world these days.  Powerful creatures stalk the lands.  Dragons are real.  Corporations may be the most dangerous thing out there and they are completely mundane.  I have faced horrors at a young age and have learned to use my fear instead of it controlling me.  Of course if you had been a ghoul we would never have gotten this far.  I've learned my lesson with those things.  I've learned to deal with dangerous.  All it really comes down to is motivation.  I understand yours, so I'm not afraid.

If you were hungry, I might take precautions though.  I add on with a grin.

[Mercy Merchant]

She turns to look at you and her deep blue eyes look into yours.  "No, I have already fed tonight and do not hunger in that way.  What I need is the touch of another person who wants me.  If you are interested, I can help you with your preparations and lay with you after."

[Ennui]

I brush her cheek with a finger and stand close to her.  You can help with set up but I'm afraid the actual cooking will be about an hour that you will have to entertain yourself unfortunately.  You can watch of course but I'm afraid it would take quite a bit of training to actually assist with this part.  Make yourself at home otherwise.  I will be all yours for a while afterwards though.

I move in and kiss her gently biting at her bottom lip, besides the anticipation is my favorite part.

[Mercy Merchant]

The other woman almost purrs as you touch her cheek and her eyes brighten a bit.  She nods and goes to help you in the set up.  She is very attentive and you do not have to repeat any instructions to her.  She stands aside as you set about the cooking phase, standing off and not getting in your way or distracting you with silly and useless questions.

[Ennui]

Set up only takes a few minutes with the help.  I make sure Glinda wears appropriate safety gear.  Properly made, the fumes and dust particles can be deadly or scar lungs.  Not sure if you need to breath but I don't want to take any chances.  I blink a few times.  Do you breathe?  Sorry I don't think I'll ever run out of questions.  Like I said I'm interested in you. 

Maybe someday you will give me a blood sample.  I imagine that could have some interesting alchemical applications, I chuckle.

Once we are both prepared I concentrate on the cook, double checking measurements, maintaining temperatures, separating compounds and recreating them.  Transforming one set into my recipes.  There's nothing like this.  Sex is pleasure for the body, but chemistry and alchemy, changing materials into the things I desire, it's an orgasm of the mind that is at least as satisfying as a physical one.

Once complete I set the mixtures out to set and turn on the ventilation system to aerate the room.  I lead Glinda out close the door and take off the protective gear.  I look Glinda in the eyes and draw her to the bedroom backing in my eyes on her at all times.  On the bed I caress and tease the places she showed me that turned her on and continue with the foreplay until she can't take it anymore.