character&universe. Zarya Mahariel&Zevran Aranai, No Warden Commander Here.
"Wait, wait. Can you try to save yourself without all the empty flattery?"
The blonde elf stared up at her uncomprehendingly.
"Seriously, it's making me want to laugh instead of being charmed and that would just make me kill you while very amused."
Zevran blinked again.
"Well?"
Mouth opened. Mouth closed.
"I got nothing."
"Nothing at all?"
Guess assassins didn't need a silver tongue.
"You're making this incredibly hard for me, my dear lady."
"Was that innuendo?"
It wasn't flattery, that was a plus.
"Would it work?" He asked hopefully.
"…I'd laugh more."
"I will take that as a no."