Testing~

[deniedaccess]

[It was the new year, and even Tieria's finely tuned appreciation for solitude had its limits after constantly hearing about everyone's comings and goings for the holidays. Though there was more data to analyze for further consideration, he decided that he had dealt with the details for long enough that evening.

Instead, he gave in to curiosity.]

...So this is it?

[Muttered mostly to himself. Feel free to poke at the conspicuous young man that's lurking about. It's hard to keep a low profile with that hair, not that it will stop him from trying.]

Comments

[emorangerpink]

Mince pie?

[It's a petite redhead in a dress offering a plate of festive treats.]

...I don't think I've seen you around before...

[deniedaccess]

[His gazed flicked from the treats up to her face. Right. It was a party, and he had been curious about everything that he was hearing.]

That's because I haven't been around here before.

[He hasn't said yes or no to the pie yet. That has yet to be decided on.]

[emorangerpink]

New aboard? Well - you picked a good time for it!

[Even if she seems to have become slightly wary...]

I'm Laura. Ah - sorry if I'm disturbing you.

[deniedaccess]

[There was no need for the wariness. He's like that with almost everyone.]

...It is the new year.

[However, he did notice her uncertainty.]

Tieria Erde. I'm...[Investigating. Gathering information.] ...exploring.

[emorangerpink]

[Just the fact that he's an unknown is reason enough for a little wariness, as far as she's concerned.]

Enjoying having the run of the place while everyone's at parties, you mean?

[deniedaccess]

[There's a hint of a wry laugh as he replies.]

I wouldn't go that far, but the quiet does make it easier.

[emorangerpink]

Just be careful where you explore. I think a lot of the mistletoe is still up.

So what brings you aboard, Mr Erde?

[deniedaccess]

[He nodded in understanding.]

Thank you. The mistletoe shouldn't be a problem if no one else is around. [If it followed the normal rules.]

I've actually come here because I was [planning on collecting data] curious.

[emorangerpink]

It's a dangerous place to come to just to satisfy your curiosity.

[deniedaccess]

[Her concern was noted, however...]

You don't need to worry about it.