Stavanger Bay than a breeze next to this night

She was good.  It did not seem like an act, but she couldn't be sure it wasn't either; she'd learned the hard way that you could not assume to have another caught, and those who made a living selling companionship knew the trade well.

But at least the friendship she knew to be genuine, and if the other wasn't, it still pleased her that Erzulie would prefer her company.  All else, for now, could wait.

"It is!" She reclined in the offered spot, then closed her eyes briefly as the other began her attentions.  "It has been a while since I've been out.  Did you see anything interesting?"  Meet anyone interesting?  The second thought surprised her - it contained no jealousy.  If she had, it had been temporary no doubt, without the longevity that crew provided.  But she was curious, suddenly, what sort of traits her lover looked for in clientele. For once, her forward tongue stopped, and she left the question at what she asked.