Chapter 10:
Xelloss's jaw tightened visibly at the sight of the luscious, sexy lady leaning casually against the door, showing off her beautiful slender legs. It was extremely evident now: they were definitely running out of time.
Well, bloody hell.
Sashaying across the room, with every single male bugging their eyes out at her hour-glass figure, the lady draped herself against the Trickster Priest, giggling softly. "Why so tense, Xelloss darling?" Zelgadiss who was sitting within close range, had a rather good view of the brunette lady's posterior as she bent over. The chimera didn't even notice the coffee he was pouring onto his pants.
The Knight of Ceipheed resisted the overwhelming urge to smash a plate over the bitch's head. Jealousy? Gracious no, more like towering rage towards this skimpily dressed woman, who was currently nuzzling the Trickster, her hands going down to-
"Ouch!"
Swinging his staff away, Xelloss flashed a smirk at the glaring lady. "Forgive me, my dear, accidents do happen you know."
The bandit killer, along with the rest of the girls, threw blazing glares at the sexy creature. All the men in the tavern were practically drooling over her! And that included the men in their group! (Well, let us just consider our dear mercenary a man, aside from the obvious fact that he is still a child.) The nerve of that lady, all she had to do was swing her hips and all the attention in the tavern were swiftly stolen away!
Lina slammed a palm against the table, lifting a leg up and stamping onto it. "Who the hell are you, you bi-"
A cough sounded politely at the tavern entrance. All female heads snapped up in unison, a crimson red slowly spreading across their faces.
"Konbanwa," the smooth, silky voice whispered. Several females nearly fainted with sheer joy.
The brunette Ryo smiled.
Gathering together, the travelling group listened attentively to Ryo as he made the introductions. It can be noted that the men had gathered round the sulking lady, while the ladies had placed themselves beside the handsome brunette. With the exception of Xelloss and Luna, as per usual.
Emerald eyes flicked towards the lady. "I'm sorry if she has caused you any trouble, but this is just how she is." Gourry grinned stupidly, along with Karyuuou.
"We like her just the way she is," they chorused happily. The Trickster Priest folded his arms across his chest, throwing a knowing glance at the Knight, who merely gave a snort of disgust.
Flipping her flowing chestnut hair over her delicate shoulders, the lady smirked. "My name," her voice jingled like bells in the distance. "Is Rui."
If the group had not been oogling at the dream pair, they would have observed a cloud of doom hanging conspicuously over Luna and Xelloss's head upon hearing the lady's name.
Rui, Luna gritted her teeth in silent fury. What are you planning?
Rui's glittering jade eyes flashed ominously, as she turned towards the Knight of Ceipheed with a wide smirk upon her smooth face. Why, Luna dear, I thought you loved surprises?
Just as Luna's presence within her mind seemed about to rebuke on that remark, another presence cut in, unceremoniously shoving the Knight out. Rui. Cut the crap, give us the dough.
The lady swung her hips gently, placing a hand coyly onto her cheek with a faint blush. Why Xelloss darling, to just place yourself in here like that. It's not very gentlemanly. A girl does have her secrets.
The Trickster Priest's mouth curved slightly. You are no ordinary girl. Though I shall not disagree that you have certain… An slitted amethyst eye opened slowly. Secrets…
Perhaps you wish you explore them? I'm free tonight…darling.
Ryo watched his companion flirt joyfully with the staring boys with a grin. Human emotions…bah. They were mere toys. What does any sensible child do when a toy is spoilt? The brunette's grin grew, as his lady partner ran a hand down the cursed youth's chest, with the latter blowing steam. Oh yes, how easy it was to ruin a toy…Ryo balled his fist. How easy it was.
A hand tapped his shoulder timidly. The handsome man turned towards the owner: Sylphiel. Flushing immediately, the shy girl pointed towards an enormous dust cloud, where the heads of Lina, Filia and Amelia stuck out occasionally to heap insults upon each other.
"Ryo's mine!"
"Oh no, he's mine!"
"Justice tells me that he's mine!"
Several sweatdrops sprouted upon Ryo's head. Well, these ladies certainly were very vigorous. Too much to handle?
The brunette gave Sylphiel a charming smile, took her hand and brought her out of the tavern for a walk as an answer to the question. After he took some time attempting to revive the girl of course. The great happiness of being asked was simply too much for meek little Sylphiel.
He ignored the smirk upon the Trickster Priest's face.
Zelgadiss spluttered incoherently as Rui's jade eyes seemed to pierce into his sapphire ones. "Zel…Zel…ga..ga…gadiss…"
The lady giggled, her eyes running up and down the blushing man, as though examining him thoroughly. "Zelgadiss…" She wrapped an arm round the chimera's neck, another running gently down his chest. "You're pretty cute…"
The cursed youth blew steam into the air, spontaneously combusting. If looks could kill, all the men in the tavern would have been guilty of murdering the chimera. Suddenly releasing Zelgadiss, the lady walked across the room towards the exit, while the former collapsed in an undignified pile onto the ground.
Rui stopped just at the door. Snapping her head back, the lady had a shrewd implying smile upon her face. Her sultry voice lowered once again into a familiar seductive purr. "Are you coming, Zelgadiss?"
Steadying himself, the chimera nearly tripped over in his haste.
As the two exited, the Knight of Ceipheed turned to the Trickster Priest.
"Your pick."
"Ryo."
The violet-haired Knight sighed. "I was afraid you'd say that."
