Exton

Tannr gives Raina a quick hug before she leaves with Nick telling her that he would talk to her tomorrow.

He turns to Tori, “I'll be right back, just let me talk to Erik for a minute...”

Tori nods and gives his hand a tight squeeze in response.

Approaching his brother Tannr sees Laila huggng Star, telling her that Alise said she could come to the cottage and that Mortuis would welcome them at the Manse. Star shakes her head, “Ill be fine with Erik and Keon. And Inari says she will be watching too... And Trooper is coming with us...” She reaches out and scratches a large ear. “Raina wants Panther to go with you and the children. She says Dragon will watch from above.”

Laila smiles and hugs her again. “I will talk to you tomorrow then..” She returns to Ramji and takes Gracie in her arms and they leave with Stoney and Alise, Panther close to the twins.

Tannr, Erik and Keon have a quiet, quick conversation and agree to meet tomorrow afternoon. After shaking hands, Tannr turns and sees Inari, watching silently from the shadows. He gives a short bow, “Ambassador..”

She smiles “The Viking Warrior from the Unformed Plane... I have heard much about you. It is good that you are here...” She glances over to Star, “She and the child will need such warriors and people faithful to them. I would speak with you sometime... when things quiet down a bit....”

Nodding, Tannr tells her “Anytime..” and returns to Tori who is still at the bar. “I think everyone is situated with rides and or escorts home. Everyone except you...” and he runs a finger slowly down one cheek.

Tori laughs, “I dont need an escort Coppertop.”

“I know you dont....” Tannrs hand moves to her neck and shoulders. “I just thought I could rub more than your shoulders for you..”

“Mmm... didnt get enough last night?” she asks, a hint of seduction in her voice.

Tannr grins, 'That not what I meant, but I dont think I could ever get enough of you. I meant a back rub, body message, something like that. Help those tight muscles relax. And I was serious when I said I want to know everything about you. I want to know whats in here...” and he runs a finger over her temple, “And whats in here...” the finger trails down her neck and over her heart.

“Are you sure about that Coppertop?”

“Positive Red, absolutely positive.”

Tori smiles, “All right. Lets go to my place.” She stands and as she turns to leave she sends to her kin that she is going to her apartment. In case anyone needs me... and slams the door tight on the connection....