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She's twenty-three, and this is Audrey's first visit to the Rose Bowers. A two week stay, complimentary through her government job on Arcbright. She's alone.
She's heard stories of the Rose Bowers, of the unrestrained hedonism that's its stock in trade, and its matchmaking, which is reputed to be excellent.
She comes in with trepidation in her heart. Her suitcase rattles as it bumps over the threshold.
Knowing the Rose Bowers, that probably means Aurica is... in the middle of something. Probably sex.
"It's Audrey, from the dinner. I was a little short with you and I wanted to talk more. is that alright?"
"So, um, I was wondering... What's being an escort like, anyway? Apparently you enjoy it, but... for me that kind of thing is kind of super stressful, and I can't imagine making a living off it. How do you deal?"
"Skill, mostly. I didn't always do so well. But it's been decades now, and I worked out the kinks, so to speak." Her grin is audible over the phone.
"Not easily, but... I could give you the rudiments, and they might help you a lot from where you are. Did you have any ideas about that?"
"I, um, I'm waiting on a meeting with someone else, and I have a couple hours. So if you were to come over to my room...?"
"You know, usually I charge for this sort of thing. But it's clear you badly need it, so I'm willing to take you as a charity case. What's your room number?"
... Well, that went pretty well all things considered.
She gets up and paces, a tangle of anxiety and hope and fear all bundled up in her stomach.
Kumi steps by and wanders out into the center of the room. One of her tails casually brushes against Audrey's side as she goes.
... she has no idea what to do with that. She closes the door and follows Kumi into the middle of the room.
"Yeah," says Audrey. "It seemed like an - easy thing I could do, to get practice."
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