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[defies_reason]

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Is this the City trying to be romantic? Or merely embarrassing? From what I understand, the latter is likelier, though really I'm just worried it's all a bit unhygienic.


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[That said, he's not necessarily against it. It's less that he's interested in partaking, and more that it's amusing to watch people's awkwardness. Or occasional enthusiasm, which is perhaps even funnier as it's not always matched between partners. Ah, young love.

But it takes a bit more than an unexpected kiss to unsettle Isaak, so... yes, do feel free to bump into him as he goes about his business.]

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[defies_reason]

[That gets an odd look, but he offers his hand as requested.]

[valentineluke]

[Back in the homeworld on a cold day, he would heightened vampiric glamour to cover the lack of body temperature and visible breath in the air. Or at the very least, warmed his hand before touching a human on the street.

Here, where living, dead, human, and otherwise intermingle; glamour's relaxed and pre-warming only when absolutely necessary.

Gloved fingers cradle the other's. Physical contact made, Luke banks on the newcomer feeling a compulsion to flip his hand over and air kiss the back.]

[defies_reason]

[Catching Luke's implication Isaak laughs softly. It's not precisely compulsion that has him turn their hands; more of a willing accession to the simplest way of getting out of this situation.

And the rather melodramatically formal bow is entirely his flourish.]

[valentineluke]

[Removes the 'bar' between them. Adds his chuckle to Isaak's mirth.

It is an amusing twist and one-up on the City.]

[defies_reason]

Best of luck.

[At avoiding further entanglements. He nods in a friendly way.]

[valentineluke]

[Recommending a nice establishment to this unflappable newcomer was indeed a wise choice. Could be a potential acquaintance.]

Likewise, and happy holidays. [Returns the nod before continuing on his way.]