Subtext Rapidly Becoming Text ((13))

[amanika]

Teazer stumbled slightly as he caught her off balance, "Would y'mind watchin' where you're..." she cut off as she recognised the individual who had bumped into her.

[victoriousscarf]

"Terribly sorry," he said again, forcing a blush to his face. "I didn't mean to..." he trailed off, watching for her reaction.

[amanika]

Teazer shook her head, dusting herself off, "It's alright, no damage done." she offered him a small smile, "Y'come here a lot, right? I've seen you around."

[victoriousscarf]

"Fairly often, yes," he said, softening his voice and forcing the slightly British accent in it out. He hoped he sounded a bit more like a baffled banker than what he was. Perhaps someone who grew up in Felidae. "I... I've seen you as well."

[amanika]

Teazer nodded, she bit her lip briefly, still wondering if it was a good idea, but slightly thrilled about the prospect of getting the chance to bring it up as well. "You've been buyin' me drinks..."

[victoriousscarf]

Martin let himself rock back on the balls of his feet, pausing and biting his lip before finally, "Yes," he admitted softly. "I can stop if it's been bothering you..."

[amanika]

Teazer shook her head quickly, "Oh no, it's not been botherin' me, just why didn't y'say somethin' sooner? At least let me know it was you who'd been sendin' them." she laughed, just a little nervously, "I had t'figure that one out myself."

[victoriousscarf]

He shrugged a shoulder, ducking his head down a little shyly. "Well, I... I..."

[amanika]

Teazer fiddled with her pearls, she'd never met a guy who seemed this unsure of himself before, it was an odd feeling, though kind of flattering too.

[victoriousscarf]

((Oh Teazer, you're buying this...))

"I wasn't sure how to go about approaching you," he said finally.

[amanika]

Teazer gave him a small smile, though despite that initial flutter of excitement, she couldn't help but feel somewhat uneasy. She was a lot more used to tomcats who were straightforward about what they meant, flattering though it was, shyness was not a naturally endearing quality to her. "I don't bite y'know."

[victoriousscarf]

Hm, he laying it on a little thick. He must have been out of practice. "No, I, of course not. I just, sometimes don't really know how to start things."

[amanika]

Teazer shifted a little on her feet, "I find 'hello' tends t'be a good place t'start." she offered.

[victoriousscarf]

"Hello then," he said, fusing his voice with a bit more confidence and offering her a small smile. He misjudged the situation, but he could hardly do a complete about face. He would have to give his character a bit of time to come out of his shy shell.

[amanika]

"Hello," Teazer decided to play along, she felt a bit sorry for the tomcat at least, even if he wasn't quite the mysterious stranger she'd been hoping for. "Uh, d'you have a name?"