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Flower




   

DJ Hunee-B




"Ah we can dance if we want to, we can leave your friends behind. Cause your friends don't dance and if they don't dance. Well they're are no friends of mine. I say, we can go where we want to, a place where they will never find. And we can act like we come from out of this world. Leave the real one far behind, and we can dance."

Hours of Operation: 9pm - 3am

Schedule

Sunday: Housewerk
Shake your bum to some house music.
Monday:  Rock Night
Tuesday: Turn Up Tuesday
(We came here with a simple mission: to turn up. Listen to all the best hip hop tracks moving bodies at the clubs.)
Wednesday: Sweet Tea Drinking, Lemonade Sipping
(Channel your inner cowboy and come stomp a rug!)
Thursday: Vivo Latino
Friday: Island Vibes
Saturday: Hypnotic Signature Collection (mix of genres)

Game Time: July 1, 2025 to July 11, 2025


[float=left][img height=200 padding=10][/img][/float][b]Name:[/b] Your character's name goes here.
[b]Date | Time:[/b] What day and time does your scene take place?
[b]Wearing:[/b] You can either link a picture of what your character is wearing or describe it in words.
[b]Location:[/b] Where is your character located in the hotel?
[b]Tagging:[/b] Who is your character talking to at the moment? Feel free to include if they are mentioning someone. Also mention if your scene is open or closed.[hr]






Flower

#1
Stoplight Party



      

Y O U A R E I N V I T E D

June 16 - 17
9 pm - 1 am
Hypnotic Night Club 





The Rules

All attendees must wear either red, green, or yellow.

Red means you're open to conversation but are not looking to take it further than that.

Yellow means you're hoping to have a good time but not necessarily looking for a bed mate/relationship. At least, not tonight.

Green means you're single and ready to mingle! This can mean you're looking for a relationship or are willing to escalate things (rather rapidly) if you meet the right person.

Quote from: Flower on June 25, 2019, 06:03:25 PM
Excellent question. :) I'd prefer if the required color wasn't an article of clothing that's easily removed (headbands, scarfs, etc). Also, it should be something that's super obvious at first glance. Someone shouldn't have to hunt for the color (socks, underwear, etc.)

As always, no means no. Any violators of such will be escorted out of the club.





Activities




Food/Drinks
Info
Take a break from mingling and recharge or discover some liquid courage.
   

Dance Floor
Info
Show off your best moves by your lonesome or heat up the night with a partner.
   

Photo Booth
Info
Take a picture and immortalize a memory.
   

Board/Card Games
Info
Tired of dancing but don't want to be a wallflower? Break away from the madness to our private room, where you can play board games with other folks like yourself.






[float=left][img height=200 padding=10][/img][/float][b]Name:[/b] Your character's name goes here.
[b]Date | Time:[/b] What day and time does your scene take place?
[b]Wearing:[/b] You can either link a picture of what your character is wearing or describe it in words.
[b]Location:[/b] Where is your character located in the hotel?
[b]Tagging:[/b] Who is your character talking to at the moment? Feel free to include if they are mentioning someone. Also mention if your scene is open or closed.[hr]

Flower

Name: Reese
Date | Time: June 16, 9 pm
Wearing: Careful Yellow
Location: Hynoptic Night Club, In Line
Tagging: Open


Reese swallowed her rising doubts as she waited in the lengthy line to enter Hypnotic. Against all common sense, she wore a yellow dress instead of a red one. The night hadn’t started out with her channeling her inner sun goddess. Nope, she’d been bathed in blood.

At the last minute, right before leaving out of her room, she decided that it was time to stop wallowing about her failed marriage. She didn’t need to create a Tinder account but there was no harm in being open to the possibilities.

Tonight, she wasn’t working. Not per se. She wasn’t on tonight’s schedule nor had the infamous Triple Threat wrangled her into some party hostess type role for this event. However, it was hard for her to ignore a problem.

Silently, she prayed said husband wouldn’t be present at the party. It was hard enough to work with him. She’d rather not witness him manwhoring with other women.



RedPhoenix

Name: Becky Washington
Date | Time: June 16, 9 pm
Wearing: Sunny Yellow
Location: Hynoptic Night Club
Tagging: Open!


Becky was already sipping a drink, a bit fancy twisty straw coming from the large glass filled with liquid that was far more green than her shirt.

Her usual dressed-to-the-nines style had become much more relaxed, she was in just a nice yellow t-shirt with a happy message on it and a pair of jean shorts and sneakers. What did this change in style signify? One must speak to Becky to find out.

The music was lively and she was feeling it, so she bopped from side to side in a decently rhythmic sway as she danced. Her shirt was yellow, but her drink was green. Maybe it was her way of saying don't be scared I won't bite I swear? Or maybe not. Again, these secrets were open only to Becky and those who had the courage to approach her on this fun evening!
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LocusVonErich

Name: Joseph Edwards
Date | Time: 16 June 2020, 9 PM
Wearing: Green suit
Location: Hypnotic Night Club
Tagging: Open

Joseph had spent the last several days milling about his room. He hadn't felt much motivation to go anywhere beyond The Mirage, and drinking there had become a tad boring. He hoped this party would change such things. Upon hearing the dress code, he went to Bits and Bobs, where he had picked up a rather smart looking green suit.

Walking into the nightclub, he found it to be a different atmosphere than his usual watering hole. And he wasn't too sure he liked the difference. Looking around, the party had yet to really start...and he seemed to be the only one in green.

Flower

Name: Reese
Date | Time: June 16, 9 pm
Wearing: Careful Yellow
Location: Hynoptic Night Club, In Line
Tagging: Becky, Open



The queue into the club wasn’t too unbearable. Reese had her fellow employees to thank for keeping attendee traffic flowing inside rather than becoming jammed outside its door. She exchanged brief pleasantries with the security guard on duty before making her way into the crowded club as well.

“Relax,” Reese told herself as she took a deep breath to still her jittery nerves. “Tonight’s for fun and adventure.”

Inside, the lights were dim, making it difficult to make out the finer details of someone’s face, and the music interrupted the flow of thought. She wasn’t the least bit surprised to find people already crowding onto the dance floor. Some respected each other’s personal space while others downright disrespected it; not that the other person was complaining from the looks of it. Reese blushed, feeling like an old woman all of a sudden.

“You’re 29,” she said to herself in a gentle reprimand. “Not 59.”

In need of a drink, Reese made her way to the bar and ordered a glass of water rather than anything unusual. It was then she noticed the same young lady from the Masquerade ball. Felt like ages since that particular shindig.

“Ms. Blue.” The private nickname burst from her mouth as she could not remember the woman’s name. An apologetic look crossed Reese’s face. “Sorry. You’d think I’d be a master of names with my job and all but it’s a constant struggle. I didn't forget the dress you wore though. To the masquerade."

That compliment sounded a lot better internally than aloud.

"Any specific goals for tonight?" She added in the hopes of burying any potential discomfort caused on her part.

Gannameade

#6
 
Name: Apollo King
Date | Time: June 16, 9:10 pm
Wearing: Emerald Guardian
Location: Hynoptic Night Club, In Line
Tagging: Open




Apollo hadn't really thought about this but he knew his best friend was not going to let him stay up in his room alone while there was a partying going on.  His wardrobe was simple but strangely colorful, he knew what colors generally looked good on him, so he put on something that would not make him look totally out of place....only to take that off and simply not give a damn.

Some black jeans and a green t-shirt and he put on his watch and earrings.  Locked his door and he walked to the party.  He walked passed William that was manning the door with a few hors d'oeuvres in hand.  He tried a few as he moved around to mingle a bit, he stopped by the bar to get a drink before he turned to look and see who was here as well as who was coming.

RedPhoenix

Name: Becky Washington
Date | Time: June 16, 9 pm
Wearing: Sunny Yellow
Location: Hynoptic Night Club
Tagging: Reese, Open!


Becky paused in her grooving to the lively music and looked at the woman who spoke to her. "Oh hey." She gave a friendly wave. "Yeah that's me, sometimes folks call me Becky." She grinned and beckoned Reese over. "Wanna dance?"

Regardless of weather Reese took up her offer Becky resumed her happy swaying and snapping her fingers to the rhythm, "Me? Oh just have fun." She beamed. "Have fun and show people I don't always wear party dresses." She sounded super proud of herself. "How about you?" She glanced at the drink. "Is that...water or straight vodka?" She asked, it was unclear which of the two Becky found odder.
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I move the stars for no one.

Flower

Name: Reese
Date | Time: June 16, 9 pm
Wearing: Careful Yellow
Location: Hynoptic Night Club, In Line
Tagging: Becky, Open


“Gods no,” Reese said with a chuckle. “I’d lose my job if that was the case. They’d never be able to look at me the same if I ended the night dancing atop these tables.” If that wasn’t clear enough of an answer, she added, “Just plain water for me.”

Seeing no reason to decline, she took up the offer to dance together. Reese finished off her drink first and set the empty glass onto a passing tray. She’d rather not worry about spilling its contents onto the floor or either of them. Getting close enough not to have to scream over the music, Reese let the music sink into her mind and chase any lingering worries away with a delighted grin.

“Nothing too wild,” Reese answered in return, gaze focusing upon Becky’s face. “I just wanted a night to feel alive again. I kind of lost myself in the madness for a while.”

It was more honest of an answer than she planned to reveal but there was going back.


Gannameade

#9
 
Name: William
Date | Time: June 16, 8:30 pm
Wearing: Shown
Location: Hynoptic Night Club, In Line
Tagging: Open




William was in the kitchen he had made it a point to show up earlier to set a few things up.  He was tempted to wear something green...he really wanted too, but that would make him look extremely thirsty and while he was very interested in maybe making a connection.  His previous attempts had fallen very flat, so yellow would have to be his color for the evening, besides he had volunteered to work for the evening.  If someone hopped on the tables and fell he would at least be able to make sure they were ok.  He did make sure those that were there were in dress code and others were to have their drinks...or their drinks refreshed.

He had seen everyone arrive, Reese was looking at lovely as ever and Becky...he saw her and tried to make himself scarce when she was around and yet there was not avoiding her tonight.  He was kind of hoping the pool would blow over, but it weighed on him more than he would like to admit.  He considered sending flowers, but that was more of a coward's way out of an actual apology.  Not that he thought he even had a chance but to at least make amends and their interactions....less awkward.  He realized he wasn't as charming as he wanted to be and his words came out oh so wrong so maybe he would at least approach her and say what he had to say and let things go from there.  If nothing else maybe she would hate him a little less, hell she more than likely never even thought about it or him at all and yet it weighed on him so his own conscious felt the need to clean it up, if nothing else.

He continued to move around the room circulating for drinks and if need be food and yet he was still aware enough to keep his eyes on the door for security.

RedPhoenix

Name: Becky Washington
Date | Time: June 16, 9 pm
Wearing: Sunny Yellow
Location: Hynoptic Night Club
Tagging: Reese, Open!


Becky barely stifled a giggle as Reese talked of dancing on tables. "Well, me I'd promote you." She said with a cheerful grin. Then shrugged. "Maybe that's why I don't run a hotel." She admitted cheerfully. She grooved next to Reese easily, not getting too close but clearly dancing with her.

"Well hey, that's why most of us are here in the first place." She said as Reese spoke of how she wanted to feel alive again. "This place works great for that if you let it."

She moved a little closer so they could talk a bit more privately. "You got your eye on anyone to help you out with that so far?" She clearly was looking to play cupid.
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Elizabeth Ecsed

Name: Elizabeth
Date | Time: 16th, 9:13
Wearing: elegant yellow dress

   gold necklace with emerald

Five foot five tall walking staff tightly wrapped in criss-crossing thin yellow ribbons, creating diamond patterns showing the silvery wood

Location: Hypnotic
Tagging: Becky, Apollo, Joseph, open.


Elizabeth stepped slowly, hesitantly into the club. Even her staff was somewhat muted, as she'd wrapped it in ribbons that matched her long, snug yellow dress. Her chosen necklace for the evening was gold, with small, clear diamonds adding some sparkle to the dress. But the main feature of the necklace was a large cut emerald that dangled into the diamond shaped cuttout from the dress, gleaming against the bare pale skin of the redhead's decolatage.

She looked around quickly, searching for familiar faces amongst several strangers.

Elizabeth grinned, seeing Becky already engaging an attractive blonde lady. Elizabeth tugged on her own dress, giving a thumbs up to indicate approval of Becky's shirt... And perhaps her companion, as well.

The redhead gave a quick wave to Joseph, recognizing him from the bar and the other night.

But as always, Elizabeth went to Apollo first. She smirked at his t-shirt, but nodded her approval.

"Hey dork. Fancy shirt. I feel overdressed. Thanks for warning me it was casual Friday. Though... I'm glad you are letting your nerd flag fly a bit. Gotta say though, I expected you to be fancier, show me up"

LocusVonErich

Name: Joseph Edwards
Date | Time: 16 June 2020, 9 PM
Wearing: Green suit
Location: Hypnotic Night Club
Tagging: Open, (Mentioning: Becky, Reese, Elizabeth, Apollo)


Joseph sat at the bar and took note of his environment. Sipping a drink that was way too sweet at the bartender's recommendation, he didn't feel the urge to dance. In fact, he felt slightly uncomfortable in the suit he wore, even though it looked quite nice.

Seeing Elizabeth, he reciprocated her wave before watching her interact with Apollo. Their interaction seemed to have a lot of camaraderie, and perhaps Apollo was looking for the same amount of trouble Joseph was, at least, according to his manner of dress. The ladies all seemed much more reserved on the other hand, and he was curious if Reese or Becky had anything to say about him.

Flower

Name: Reese
Date | Time: June 16, 9 pm
Wearing: Careful Yellow
Location: Hynoptic Night Club, In Line
Tagging: Becky, Open


“Let me know if you’re ever in the market for a new hire,” Reese joked as she shimmied to the music’s infectious rhythm. In truth, Caravanserai was a decent enough employer. She was grateful to be hired here. Decent did not mean perfect though. “If I’m going to be dancing on tables, it better come with decent health insurance.”

This place works great for that if you let it.

Reese did not believe Becky was simply being kind. She’d seen it enough times to know the hotel did provide positive experiences. More times than she could count, people emerged from the desert with crestfallen faces but appeared days later in better spirits. She shifted her hand to waist just above Becky’s waist so they could dance closer.

“Mm,” she said with a contemplative look. Whatever perfume the woman wore was light but enticing. Her favorite kind. “I’ll be honest, I haven’t really thought beyond getting a drink. Any people you'd recommend or stay away from?"

RedPhoenix

#14
Name: Becky Washington
Date | Time: June 16, 9 pm
Wearing: Sunny Yellow
Location: Hynoptic Night Club
Tagging: Reese, Elizabeth, Open!


Becky grinned at Reese. "If I ever hire anyone to dance on tables you're first on my list." She promised with a chuckle.

She scanned the crowd a bit at Reese's question, grinning and shaking her head as she saw Apollo. "No, not really." She admitted. "Everyone's been fine. I'm sure you can have fun with anyone here." She grinned, hoping that this would come to be.

"Oh hey Elizabeth!" Becky called out as the woman appeared, giving her a cheerful wave. "I picked that outfit out for her!" Becky said proudly.
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Gannameade

Name: Apollo King
Date | Time: June 16, 9:10 pm
Wearing: Emerald Guardian
Location: Hynoptic Night Club, In Line
Tagging: Open




   Apollo couldn’t help eye his best friend.  “Oh my..you look amazing.  You truly are so beautiful, I am sure you will get a lot of attention tonight.”  He couldn’t help but admire her this evening, not that he was ogling her but he truly liked seeing her like this.  He wasn’t even going to make fun of her.  She looked just like when he approached her at the ball, looking like a little princess.

“You could have texted it still works here.”  He shook his head.  “Oh, this?  This me giving up.  Since dressing up didn’t work I was hoping dressing down would make me look a bit more regular.  No, don’t mind me, since I am dressed down now you will get far more attention than me still.  I can be your wingman at this point.  The jester to the princess.”  He easily. 

“I have been fancy the last couple of events so since that didn’t work I am…as you say letting my nerd fly.  Just to be different…at this point, I have nothing to lose!  You dressing for anyone in particular or you just hotness in general?”  He moved to get her a drink at least.

Elizabeth Ecsed

Name: Elizabeth
Date | Time: 16th, 9:13
Wearing: elegant yellow dress

   gold necklace with emerald

Five foot five tall walking staff tightly wrapped in criss-crossing thin yellow ribbons, creating diamond patterns showing the silvery wood

Location: Hypnotic
Tagging: Becky, Apollo, open.


"Oh hey Becky! I like the way I look, thank you so much! And your t-shirt!" Elizabeth yelled back at Becky, before looking up at Apollo.

"Yeahhh, it's a good dress. And I didn't even ask what the necklace cost. Becky did a fantastic job. Bet you I don't get hit on by a single lady. Guys don't count, they hit on everything."

Elizabeth makes a face, shaking her head "you know I don't have a rich people phone? My reception died ten minutes from the airport, let alone anywhere near the hotel.

I mean, if you do start hitting on someone and she seems bored, of course you can send her my way.

I actually quite like the shirt and am planning on stealing it. "

She sighs, shrugging "eh. Haven't seen too many ladies who caught my eye. There was some lady with really cool hair, but she was busy. Becky... Is Becky. I kinda think we have different goals in life, sadly. Mmm... There was that lady with all the dark hair, but she was a bit standoffish and or sheltered. Dunno. How about you?"

Elizabeth will take a drink from Apollo, since he knows not to bring alcohol

Gannameade

 
Name: Apollo King
Date | Time: June 16, 9:10 pm
Wearing: Emerald Guardian
Location: Hynoptic Night Club, In Line
Tagging: Open




"Its a lovely dress you really do look lovely.  Yeah she seems kinda nice like that!  I will take that bet!  Look at you!  I don't hit on everything!"  He said sticking his tongue out.

"I didn't think mine was rich just a good connection.  I will get yours replaced when we get back.  Since we are going to be in business together I have to be able to reach you.  Don't say it...it will be a business expense."  She didn't like to take gifts from him, but he move to catch her before her protest.

"That won't be long then you will have all of them your way."  He said not at all offended by her calling him boring, not much could phase him tonight.

He chuckled and shook his head.  "if I get a date it is yours!"  He said knowing he would give her the shirt off of his back anyway.

"Becky is something for sure.  But her dance card seems more than full...that or I am not her type either way.  I get it.  She might be trying to find herself, or the part of herself that her ex suppressed maybe... who knows.  Guys are asses like that, sometimes.  So did you go talk to her?"  He queries .  "Me I will just be getting drunk tonight and hope for the best."  He said thinking it would take a lot with his constitution and his mindset of being in control.  If anything it would be a long night for him to really turn it up.

He made sure to give her a drink that wasn't alcoholic.  He made sure to get all of her alcohol.

Elizabeth Ecsed

Name: Elizabeth
Date | Time: 16th, 9:13
Wearing: elegant yellow dress

   gold necklace with emerald

Five foot five tall walking staff tightly wrapped in criss-crossing thin yellow ribbons, creating diamond patterns showing the silvery wood

Location: Hypnotic
Tagging: Apollo, open


"Everything is lovely, yes. Becky really is a sweetheart underneath it all. Well, she kinda wears it on her sleeve. And you hit on most ladies, getting all smooth and complementary and using flattery.

Well the phone works just fine in Savannah. And most of the woods I hike through" Elizabeth muttered.

"Just don't get goo on it! Yours especially, but also none from her! Thank you.

I suspect Becky is bound and determined to lose her lady virginity this trip. Yeah, I went to her room so she could help me figure out how to yellow.

If you pass out, I'll try to steal your wallet first"

Gannameade

 
Name: Apollo King
Date | Time: June 16, 9:10 pm
Wearing: Emerald Guardian
Location: Hynoptic Night Club, In Line
Tagging: Open




"Some ladies.  I know she is a sweetheart...I get that.  I just call them like I see them, not smooth or flattery, just me is all."  He shrugged grabbing another drink as the waitress passed by.

"Most not all.  I can't have you disappearing in the woods.  So I will take care of the phone."  He said then looked at her.  "Don't think that is a problem for either."  He smirked.  "Then there you go, your chance."  He winked.  "Either way good for her."

"I wouldn't blame you."  He shook his head.

Flower

Name: Reese
Date | Time: June 16, 9 pm
Wearing: Careful Yellow
Location: Hynoptic Night Club, In Line
Tagging: Becky, Elizabeth, Joseph, Open


Attention directed to another part of the club, Reese squinted as she searched through the crowd before she found the person Becky was talking about.

“You did an awesome job,” Reese said over the music as she waved to the redhead. “She looks stunning.”

I'm sure you can have fun with anyone here.

“Well,” she said with a bounce of her shoulders to the music’s pounding beat. “I’ll take your word on the fun promise.”

With that, the song drew to its conclusion as it melded into another fast-paced tune. Reese didn’t feel right just walking away so she gave Becky a light hug. Hopefully one that didn’t feel super awkward since she hadn’t bothered asking for permission first.

“You’ve been incredible,” Reese complimented, “And an excellent dance partner. Time to dive down the rabbit hole. We should meet at the end of the night, if not too busy, and compare notes.”

She waited for Becky’s reply before making her way to where she spied a familiar face earlier.

“Hey Phantom,” she greeted with a small wave of her hand. "I haven't seen you in a while."

LocusVonErich

Name: Joseph Edwards
Date | Time: 16 June 2020, 9 PM
Wearing: Green suit
Location: Hypnotic Night Club
Tagging: Reese, Open

Joseph wondered if lingering was really much of a good idea. But, that line of thought would be interrupted as he was accosted by a familiar face. "Maybe it's because I've been haunting the wrong places." He replied with a joking smile.

He would order another drink, this time opting for his usual. It would be a comfort in this uncomfortable place, with its loud music and flashing lights.

RedPhoenix

Name: Becky Washington
Date | Time: June 16, 9 pm
Wearing: Sunny Yellow
Location: Hynoptic Night Club
Tagging: Open!


Becky flashed Elizabeth a happy, rather goofy, thumbs up in response to the compliment to her t-shirt. She knew she didn't look nearly as glamorous as the other ladies here, but that was sort of the point tonight. She noticed that Elizabeth found Apollo right away and smiled, those two were darn near inseparable and it was sort of adorable.

Returning her attention to Reese for the rest of the song, Becky came to a stop as the music did and smiled at the woman as she spoke. "Glad to be of service." She quipped with a laugh as Reese thanked her for dancing. "And you were lovely yourself." She smiled in a friendly way, not at all flirtatiously. The hug she returned in an equally friendly manner, with a bit of a go-get-em in her voice she nodded to Reese and said, "Happy hunting, catch you around."

And then, not having else to do, she hop-skipped (hey, she was wearing sneakers, time to take advantage) over to the bar and ordered another drink.
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I move the stars for no one.

Elizabeth Ecsed

Name: Elizabeth
Date | Time: 16th, 9:13
Wearing: elegant yellow dress

   gold necklace with emerald

Five foot five tall walking staff tightly wrapped in criss-crossing thin yellow ribbons, creating diamond patterns showing the silvery wood

Location: Hypnotic
Tagging: Apollo, Reese, open


Perhaps she felt somewhat shy under the lovely blondes gaze, but Elizabeth's answering wave was a little slow and awkward. She had no idea who the lady was, or why she was being waved at by said lady.

"What do you want to bet she's straight?"

Elizabeth murmured to Apollo, while taking a sip of her drink.

"an you flirt with most ladies come you feel aren't gold diggers. You do know that you being you comes across as flirty right?"

Elizabeth sighed out her minor annoyance and rolled her eyes, before laughing softly. "Okay well I guess I walked into that one. I suppose in an effort to ensure that the newest King business venture doesn't get eaten by a bear panther or something, you can update my cell phone. Don't go overboard dude, please. Sometimes I think that you think you're my mother."

Elizabeth frowned up at the much taller guy, though she wasn't particularly upset "Goddess, no, Apollo! I'm not having sex with anymore straight but curious ladies. Ever. Never ever again. I've made that mistake far far too many times."

Ok, like.. twice, but they were messy.

"I'm in it for a relationship, hopefully even marriage someday."

Flower

Name: Reese
Date | Time: June 16, 9 pm
Wearing: Careful Yellow
Location: Hynoptic Night Club, In Line
Tagging:Joseph, Open


“Perhaps,” Reese mused in a soft whisper as she contemplated ordering an actual drink rather than water. “Are you still a patron of the arts?”

Hearing herself aloud, she decided to offer him additional clarification since her question wasn’t the clearest.

“Is your favorite part of Caravanserai still the Mirage?” She asked while perching herself atop one of the bar stools.

Absolutely no judgment colored her tone as she waited for his response. This was his vacation. He could spend his time with whomever or wherever he wanted. That was the beauty of traveling alone and being away from home.