Shadow Steps (Closed for Asa)

[Asa]

She smiled trimming the stems a little as he filled up the vase. then placing the flowers in the vase and the vase on the little dining table she glanced to him.

They are beautiful and you are so sweet to have gotten them for me. Thank you Ryan.

 

[raiguy]

He smiled and then blushed before nodding to her.

"You're very welcome Liria," he said quietly.

 

[Asa]

So I gather you have a plan for being over here whats the plan Ryan?

She was relaxing around him as she moved around her apartment. She was not really sure what to do with company as she seldom had any beyond her father and his associates.

 

[raiguy]

Ryan smiled and then went into her room and pulled out a dress for her to wear.

"We are going out for dinner and maybe dancing if I can entice you into it," he said.

 

[Asa]

She winced seeing him pick up a dress... she owned a few for those over the top dignitary interviews that called for stuff like that. She had told her father and Garrett that she would give this new "adventure in normal human interaction" a chance as she smiled.

Fine I will get dressed up this time but this does NOT have to be the norm...k

She laughed and swiping the dress from him and pushing him out of the room closing and locking the door she went about getting ready to go out to dinner.

 

[raiguy]

Ryan smiled and then turned on some soft music, sitting and humming softly while Liria got ready. He was really looking forward to tonight, and would only do this a few times, since he didn't like to do this too much either.

 

[Asa]

She walked out after a while dressed up. Smiling to him she stood there for a moment brushing her hair back out of her eyes a little.

Well... where to?

 

[raiguy]

Ryan smiled then gently took her hand and escorted her out of apartment. He opened the door to his truck and helped her in, then climbed in and started the truck.

"You look gorgeous, by the way, Liria," he said as he smiled as he drove to the restaurant they had reservations for.

 

[Asa]

((Sorry took me so long to reply))

She smiled blushing a little at his compliment.

Thank you Ryan. You look quite handsome as well.

She was beyond out of her comfort zone but at least it was Ryan that was here who she hoped understood or could relate.

 

[raiguy]

(It's all good )

"Thank you," Ryan said as he parked in front of the restaurant, then went around to open Liria's door, offering his hand to help her down, then smiling as she took his arm.

The restaurant was packed, but Ryan told the Maitre'D the name on the reservation and watched as Liria's mouth fell open as she realized the whole back of the restaurant was closed off.

"I figured that since neither of us was too much used to being out in public like this, we could take it slow," Ryan said, blushing.

 

[Asa]

She bit her lip and smiled at how sweet he was being and how understanding.

Well I would say that this would be taking it slow... out on a date but just like being alone at my place. More relaxing I like that.

 

[raiguy]

He smiled and then pulled her chair out, gently scooting it in once she was seated before relaxing and ordering drinks for both of them.

"Do you know what you'd like to eat?" he asked.

 

[Asa]

Normally I would get a burger but I doubt this place makes any so steak.

She laughed at how she sounded and sighed

 

[raiguy]

Ryan smiled and decided that tonight was special, so steak wouldn't do.

"How about we go with seafood instead? We both agree this is stretching our comfort zone, so lets make it a full process and go with something a little bit out of our comfort zone?" he asked.

 

[Asa]

That sounds wonderful actually...

She smiled sitting back and relaxing a little or at least making the attempt.

I like seafood. Been a long time since I have had really good shrimp or shark.

 

[raiguy]

Ryan smiled and ordered the shake for both of them.

"How was work?" Ryan asked, smiling at making small tall.

 

[Asa]

Boring what about your day...

She smiled... to her it was boring... just another interview.... just another delusional business thinking since it was a young woman it was just some fluff piece for some magazine. An they never learn... .ever read the names of the writers of the articles that expose and destroy or bolster their businesses up.

 

[raiguy]

Ryan smiled and nodded. He figured her job was tiring to her. It seemed like she had a bit of an issue with people not taking her seriously. He knew she could write, but decided that she could do it on her own.

"How was your talk with Garrett?" he asked, smiling slightly.

 

[Asa]

Garrett realizes that all the time I spent filling the role of the son Dad never had might have contributed to my taking on a job that gave me objectivity or as he put it distance from dealing with people on more personal levels.

She sighed realizing she had kinda brushed off the work question but Garrett had told her work was not all there was to life and to relax and don't let it consume her and drive this one away.

 

[raiguy]

Ryan smiled and took her hand, gently rubbing the back of it. He smiled as she blushed and squeezed his hand back.

"Let's just enjoy each others company for tonight. No questions about work. How does that sound?" he said as the food arrived.

 

[Asa]

She nodded and smiled.

Sounds like a plan and that smells amazing.

Nodding to the waiter as he placed the food on the table before them.

 

[raiguy]

Ryan smiled as he started tearing chunks of his lobster up, dipping it in a sauce before eating it. He really enjoyed seafood, so was happy she did too.

"Would you like to dance, or go see a movie. Or would you rather just go to your apartment after this and relax?" Ryan asked, deciding to take a risk and see if she wanted to do something more in her comfort zone, or have some fun doing something else.

 

[Asa]

We could watch a movie at the apartment

She said before beginning to eat

 

[raiguy]

Ryan smiled and nodded.

"I think I'd really like that. What's on your mind?" he asked, wondering if she was ok with everything, or if things were going a little to fast for her.

 

[Asa]

Getting a little on edge... resisting running... wanting to get back to familiar surroundings and comfort... sorry.

She bit her lip a little mad at herself for wanting to run but they were being honest so she hoped that would not run him off.