Post by Cayran on Jan 13, 2016 20:47:20 GMT
FEEDINGtheFire VICTORIA • Elle Fanning • Jellicle |
Victoria had briefly contemplated trying to hunt down Jemima after her sudden exit from their little run in with Gus and Jelly; however, the lure of food and good gossip appeased her more. The only place where she could find decent gossip and tasty ethnic food happened to be the very place her uncle disproved of. In fact, most with a decent head screwed on their shoulders disproved of the slums. Victoria liked to think she fit into that category, but she was far too attracted to the "unsettling" to keep away. She’d keep touching the fire until she got burned… Inwardly, Victoria couldn’t help but be a little bit nervous about walking around the slums on her own. Outwardly, she looked as poised as ever, but she had hoped Demeter or someone would have come with her. Two was always better than one, after all. She ignored the casual whistle or attempt to get her attention as she meandered about, slipping inside a bar as soon as she found one that looked and smelled appeasing. She swore she had been there before, but honestly, she couldn’t be certain. All of these places looked the same…dark, rustic, hole in the walls. All the same. Closing the door quietly behind her, the white queen walked in and sat down elegantly at the bar, tapping the top to grab the barista’s attention. ”White Russian, please. Extra Kahlua. Small salmon if you have it, chicken if not. ” She smiled as the barista nodded, and the barista soon brought back the creamy drink with a small plate of chicken. The establishment obviously wasn’t the sort to carry high dollar items. Victoria nibbled at the less than satisfactory plate of chicken before her and sipped her drink, only to be interrupted when an orange tabby tom sat down beside her, fully turning his stool to face her with a look. ”How much for the evening, princess?” He asked, rubbing a hand across one of Victoria’s crossed knees. Nearly choking on her drink, a dainty white hand rose to wipe the small sliver of liquor that pushed past her lips. Her green eyes cut towards the tom, entirely not interested. With a smirk, she pushed his hand away and shifted towards the other side of her seat. ”I’m not that kind of lady, besides, even if I was, you wouldn’t be able to afford me.” She remained calm and collected, though her tone was sharp, hinting her desire for him to leave. She knew it wouldn’t be that easy, but surely this tom wasn’t stupid enough to cause a scene in a public area. Even if it was the slums, such interactions usually took place in the alleys or behind buildings . ”Awe, come on darling, I’m lonely, you look dissatisfied, so let me add a little color to those pearly white cheeks, baby.” Rolling her eyes, Vicki looked away and motioned for the barista to bring her another drink. ”You wouldn’t come close to satisfying me…” Thick, orange fingers curled around her arm tightly as the tom scooted his stool closer, hot breath fluttering the fur against her neck. ”Wanna bet…?” |