"Yes I do so love to sponsor fresh poets. And don't worry, I tend to make people nervous." Vaj noticed Ash get closer with their drinks and...

Phaedra looks up, her eyes a little wide with nerves and excitement. Ash smiles easily and sets down their drinks, "I thought you might a little something...I know I always feel more relaxed after a nice glass of wine." She then looks up at Vaj with a sexy smile, "Vaj darling, why don't you sit down. You're giving the girl a crick in her neck."

"As always you are right. Phaedra, please allow me to introduce My Companion, Ash. May we sit and talk some more. Or if you'd like we could go somewhere more relaxing and quiter?"

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