That was direct, the Samurai could appreciate that sort of approach. Certainly was better than awkward dances and meaningless conversations that were all intended to conduct to the same place. “Direct, good, good because I don’t like wasting my time.” He considered the offer, decided to avoid chasing it up for now. “I’ll keep it in mind.” And he would, it was not just fake politeness because Rivalen used sex as a weapon, as a means to an end (whenever he engaged in it). Women themselves were looked down on, no matter who they were.
“Sorry I have nothing in return.” Although, he was not really sorry, but he offered the pack of chocolates he had been munching on. “Have one.”
“I don’t see the point in being any other way,” Eden confessed honestly. “Life’s too short,” and full of pain. There had been so much pain in her early years that she didn’t believe in wasting any of the rest of her life skipping things that were fun and pleasureful. It was a waste. If she could make someone’s life better, if only for a few minutes or hours, that was fine by her!
When he offered the chocolate, she blinked. It was the first time anyone had actually given her anything in return today. Her smile was heartfelt and grateful, if only because the gesture was such a sweet one. “Thank you,” she said taking one. Then she realized she hadn’t even tried any of the chocolates she’d handed out today. Slipping it into her mouth, her expression took on one of pure bliss. Ah yes, chocolate was definitely the food of the gods.
Once it had melted and was completely consumed, she opened her eyes and looked at him. “Unfortunately, I have quite a few more deliveries to make before the day is through.” She was actually sad about not meeting him near the end of her run, but happy that she met him none-the-less. “I’ll see you around, Rivalen,” she said before she adjusted the bag on her shoulder and started back on her way.
He held up a hand in salute (or goodbye as this case was), really this had just been such a weird day so far. Rivalen would like to blame it on starting it out with the oddest person he knew: Mathieu.