This is going to be the last update for a bit as I've got a major case-note due (60 percent of my final grade...GAH!)
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Chapter Seven

In which Sebastian and a companion is on display.

"Ah… So wonderful to see you, my sweet. You are as beautiful as always."

The tall, svelte brunette languidly offered her hand for Sebastian's kiss and then arranged herself gracefully onto the chair he had pulled out for her.

"Long time, no see, Sebastian. What is it you want?"

"Other than the pleasure of your divine company, you mean?"

"Of course." Her reply was completely without sarcasm; she was well aware of her charms and the impact her beauty had on men. Not only that, she knew how to use them well; her every move and nuances of expression was calculated to enchant, seduce, and tease, anything that would get her what she wanted. She allowed a flirty little smile to curve her red lips and lowering her thick curling lashes, she automatically scanned the restaurant covertly to check the reactions people, well, men had to her arrival.

Gratified that she had caused quite a stir with her appearance, she turned her attention to her companion.

Sebastian watched her with sardonic amusement. He was well aware of her little show of feminine power; he too had had often found his own physical beauty to be of great use.

Engaging her in small talk, they put on a show for the other patrons of the restaurant, both knowing full-well that they were being admired and envied by the all present. Pleased with the flurry that their combined perfection had on the others, she daintily sipped her wine.

"Ambrosia, darling… I have a favour to ask…"

"What is it, Sebastian?" Bored, Ambrosia surreptitiously studied her reflection on the gleaming silverware.

"I want to introduce you to someone."

"What? Who? Why-ever for? I'm sure I won't be at all interested. "

Ignoring her rejection, Sebastian pressed on.

"His name is Howl"

Ambrosia sat up straight. Eyes flaring wide, she sucked in a quick breath and asked her dining companion to repeat himself.

"Fine. I accept."

Sebastian stared at her in complete surprise for a moment, before recovering himself and thanking her. What did he careabout her reasons if she did things his way!

Ambrosia allowed Sebastian to turn the conversation to lighter matters and automatically made the appropriate responses. Both their attempts at conversation were half-hearted at best, but they were so used to maintaining their appearances that their performances required little to no thought.

Inwardly, the very beautiful Lady Ambrosia seethed with fury and plans.

He would not get away from her this time. The very eligible Wizard Howl would be made to regret ignoring her. He would not survive humiliating her again.

She nearly laughed out loud in gleeful anticipation and decided that she would reward Sebastian the honour of her 'company' for the rest of the night for giving her the chance of getting the one man that had gotten away.