"Applied physics? That sounds complicated, but interesting. Perhaps sometime you could tell me about it?" He smiled brightly at her. "You are beautiful when you blush, Gemma." He spoke softly, finishing off his drink and motioning for another.
"Parents are supposed to disagree with things we do. My mother...the few times I have seen her...she doesn't like how I dress and how I act. She says that I draw too much attention to myself. That I should be more careful." He rolled his eyes and laughed softly. He felt the power that this woman possessed and he spoke softly, leaning in closely to her. "So what are you that brings you to Alden? If you don't mind me asking."