[M] The Peacock and the Monkey

[Tolvo]

Shi tilted her head forwards and reached behind to the nape of her neck. She undid the simple silver necklace and placed it in Jianyu's hands. "If I didn't know any better Jianyu, I'd think you were trying to flirt. But with a monkey like me?" She laughed at herself for a moment. "I see paths that lead us to our survival. Though I don't think just surviving should be our goal. We are of Nan, of Bei, of Xi, of Hexin, of Dong. We should see our golden age come to fruition." There was a pause as she watched him fiddle with her necklace. "A meeting with the Curator, interesting. From what I've seen of him it will be like tying to pry open the jaws of a serpent, but I wish you luck with it all the same."

[Minkasha]

Jianyu took her necklace and strung the silver with his index finger. A small smirk emerging on his lips while she acted coy, returning to a more focused expression while she went on. Yes, she was right.

“Hmph.” He began, his nostrils flaring, “Serpents have life in their veins, he is less than a serpent. He is a ghoul.” His Fatal Grace moved fluidly, partially lifting himself from the ground and moving back to his sat on bent knee position next to Lady Shi, very close to her but careful enough to not touch her. That did not stop his external details from reaching contact with her, the length of his white hair brushing her shoulder and his silk folds rubbing against hers. “Lady Shi, I have not flirted with a woman in over one hundred and thirty-six years” He turned to study her face, “I will say you have a depth of character with attributes I respect personally. Flirtation does not suit approaching you, appreciation of your words and thoughts would be the advised way to gain your interest. If I were asked by a potential suitor of yours of course” He tilted his head just so and closed his eyes moment after, looking back forward.

“I must meditate and concentrate. When I open my eyes next this necklace will have my blessing and bring my hand to help you when you need it, it will last a time enough for you to pull yourself free of immediate danger. Keep it close, if you would.”

[Tolvo]

Shi smirked. "That almost sounds like an admission Jianyu." Her eyes fluttered in an exaggerated manner. After she was done mildly teasing she finished off the last of her tea. "I shall keep it close, thank you."