22.Mar.15, 11:15 AM
Ekshan was beginning to enjoy Gabrin's parties, but one in his honor was still a bit outside his comfort zone. His cheeks had turned a rosy pink once Gabrin had finished his announcement. He hid his embarrassment with a glass of wine, nodding absently as he was pulled away from the main crowd and given further instructions. Many of the faces were familiar associates and friends of Gabrin's. Though most had probably just come for the free wine it was only polite to thank, at least the ranking men, for their attendance. Plus he wasn't above using "his" party to further his connections with the upper classes.
Ekshan's slow circuit of the room finally landed him in the vicinity of Khoemi. He scowled, not sure who Gabrin was trying to annoy more by inviting the other lordling. It was rather obvious Khoemi wasn't enjoying himself, though that didn't seem to affect his ability to enjoy the wine being offered. Ekshan was tempted to simply ignore the other man's presence. One of the good looking male guests had already caught his eye a few time now and Ekshan was sure he could quite easily slip off for a bit of fun without anyone noticing. But Khoemi's dour expression sealed the deal, if he couldn't even pretend to be a good guest Ekshan wasn't going to let him off without a bit of unwanted attention.
He snagged a fresh glass of wine from a passing tray, Sir Goodlooking would have to wait a little longer. Ekshan prowled towards the scowling man, smiling politely as he approached. "M'lord Khoemi, I'm so glad Gabrin was able to persuade you attend my little party. One of his many talents as I'm sure you know." He said blandly, lifting his glass to take a sip of wine. He didn't understand Gabrin's apparent fascination with the man, other than the fact that he seemed to be playing hard to get. As a rule he usually avoided the other man, but tonight he was not feeling quite so generous and was also hoping to make Gabrin wonder just what they might be discussing.
Ekshan's slow circuit of the room finally landed him in the vicinity of Khoemi. He scowled, not sure who Gabrin was trying to annoy more by inviting the other lordling. It was rather obvious Khoemi wasn't enjoying himself, though that didn't seem to affect his ability to enjoy the wine being offered. Ekshan was tempted to simply ignore the other man's presence. One of the good looking male guests had already caught his eye a few time now and Ekshan was sure he could quite easily slip off for a bit of fun without anyone noticing. But Khoemi's dour expression sealed the deal, if he couldn't even pretend to be a good guest Ekshan wasn't going to let him off without a bit of unwanted attention.
He snagged a fresh glass of wine from a passing tray, Sir Goodlooking would have to wait a little longer. Ekshan prowled towards the scowling man, smiling politely as he approached. "M'lord Khoemi, I'm so glad Gabrin was able to persuade you attend my little party. One of his many talents as I'm sure you know." He said blandly, lifting his glass to take a sip of wine. He didn't understand Gabrin's apparent fascination with the man, other than the fact that he seemed to be playing hard to get. As a rule he usually avoided the other man, but tonight he was not feeling quite so generous and was also hoping to make Gabrin wonder just what they might be discussing.