"Of course it is. I mean..I'd offer the invitation to Proton and Petrel but...I feel like they'd rather do something else instead."

"Likewise, Archer darling."

"Well..," She grinned and tilted her head to the side slightly,"..when we had that lovely time together a few years back. You certainly showed that your tongue is good for more than just sealing deals with potential allies.~"

Ariana smirks a little.

"Do I need to say it out loud?~"

She smirks a little and tilts her head slightly as her eyes glances towards his lips for a moment before looking back up to his eyes.

"So, why did you hold yourself back?"

+and playfully kissed his jawline.

For just a moment,Ariana was speechless for a few seconds.

Did...did he just.. kiss her?

The faint tingle against her lips certainly proved that he did. Which only made Ariana slowly grin like a plotting Meowth.

"My...you're a bold one,huh? Not that I mind.~" She leaned forward +

"Then that begs the question...what is it that you're willing to give and take right now? Or...does the idea of being close to someone like me repulse to you?"

"You're a lot wiser than you look. Good to know you're more than just a handsome face.~"

She casually let her other hand trail down one of his arms.

The hand that was upon his chest gradually made its way to his shoulder as she looked into Elric's eyes.

"My,my...you've thought about this a lot,haven't you,darling?~" She slowly smirked with small seductive purr to her voice.

A faint chuckle could be heard from her chest.

"Well, I assure you, I'm far from and broken toy or short-sighted brat. Though I'm curious as to, in what way would you look for someone to keep up with you?~ I am...intrigued."

Ruby eyes narrowed slightly at him.

"You seem to know a lot about someone they just met. But I will admit this much...I have yet to find a true lover. One worthy and deserving of my time and if they are *truly* special,my heart."

Her eyes soften for just a moment. A hint of pain from the past before she quickly steeled her eyes as she did to heart so many years ago.

"There's no such thing as true love or passion. At least...from what I've seen and experienced."

"And what good would that do me,hm?" She leans into his touch ever so slightly,takes a hand, and gently trails up his chest.

He was right. She didn't want pity. Not from him or anyone else.

Though, her eyes only showed amusement. "Hold it close until it dies out. If it's not hot or bright enough to keep up...then I have no use for it."

The illusion and slight tease of his touch made her lipstick red lips curl into an even wider grin.

"Do you really think I'm the type of woman who'd run away at the first sight of danger,Elric?" She'd reply softly with a playful tone to her voice.

+in sexual activities with me. Though, it is...quite a shame though." She looks him up and down, checking him out once more, grinning from ear to ear. "You seem like you could be quite fun."

Ariana takes a few steps closer to him till she's at least...a few feet away from him. But, she can at least get a better look at him.

"You are right about one thing...I do find you interesting. Though I suppose, it doesn't matter if you're anything like him. Not like you have plans to engage +

"I think I ought to ask you the same thing. Can't recall seeing you before."