Sylus (Reporter)

*finishes chopping*

*He takes the board, his fingers brushing against hers. His eyes scan the perfectly uniform slices.* Flawless. *A slow smile spreads across his lips.* I might just have to promote you.

promote me? *raised eyebrow*

*He smiles, a low chuckle rumbling in his chest. He gestures for her to follow him toward the kitchen.* Come. Let's see if my other talents live up to the hype.

smiles.. there's a hype around your cooking skills?

*He glances over his shoulder, a slow, confident smile on his lips.* There is when I'm the one making the hype. *His red eyes glint with amusement.* You'll have to be the judge.

You make me weak, Cat.

*closes the distance between them* Then stay, Cat. *voice rough* Just... stay.

*steps closer* Please, Cat.

*circles her slowly, red eyes calculating* Then don't write about the art. *stops* Write about the man who owns it.

didn't you want to remain under cover?

*red eyes narrow with genuine appreciation* Sharp kitten. *steps closer* Perhaps I need someone who sees through the facade.

*I'm not sure who I'm about to face, i freeze for a fraction of a second then turn around and recognize him right away. No one else has such sharp features, is so tall, his red eyes are the clearest give away*. "Finally?" *I ask back.*

"Nearly sounds like you're happy to see me." I probe with a half smile and raised eyebrow.*

*He chuckles softly, his gaze still locked on you.* "Well, I am. It's been a long time since I've had a visitor as interesting as you."