Sybella laughed at his feigning, “Why is it I don’t believe you?” she stated rather than asked, narrowing her eyes playfully yet skeptically. Moments later she lightly swayed her head from side to side, “Innocent until proven guilty.” The faery shielding her sharpie-labelled glass away from Alexei and held it in the opposite direction, as if that’d stop the werewolf from pouring more.”Non, non, non Alexei — don’t you dare!” He was a whole foot and a few more inches taller than her. The little distance she put between them as a feeble attempt at best. She bought her glass up to his, meeting it with a soft clink. “That’s quite the aim — you know how to hold your liquor.” The princess chuckled, “How marvellous. An affinity like that shouldn’t go unnoticed, or wasted for that matter.” He’d bursted into laughter leaving her only further perplexed. Her head tilted slightly to the side, “What’s so funny?” she asked. Sybella’s lips curved into a thin smile,”Ah well, don’t be cruel to those who do.” The princess shook her head in a small relief, “So, I haven’t offended you?” Her eyes travelled up to Alexei’s, she looked incredulous. “What possible reason would I have to insult you? I hardly ever have use for profanity, expect perhaps when i’m profusely irked.” Although even then at the angriest of times, Sybella resorted to the french word; ‘merde’.
"It can't be helped, sweetheart. I have a face that is equally mischievous as it is gorgeous." He tapped her lightly on the nose, eyes lighting up as he saw that the alcohol was already taking a little affect. He knew that fae's had always been especially delicate concerning alcohol, and that he had promised to look out for Sybella whatever, however he was still allowed to poke fun at her. "Look Sybella, a shooting star!" He gasped, eyes widening in faux-wonder as his hand slipped and replaced the small amount of drink that she had drunk. He would never push her over her limits, but it was fun to mess with her whilst she was still semi-sober. "Don't you worry, I consider myself a superhero and like all the best's, I use my powers for the greater good of the world, even if it means waking up with no recollection of the previous day. However, those are the best, because you then spend a few hours looking through photos and laughing at what you find. Talking of photos, we need one." His head titled minutely, eyes scanning over Sybella's face. "Of course not, silly. No-one could ever offend me. My skin's too thick and if they try to insult my appearance, I know it's not true, so I just ignore them." Really? Never swear? Alexei could never turn down a challenge, when one presented itself so obviously to him. "Go on, say something naughty, little one. Swear. The F-word, the B-word..even..if you want to stop my heart...the C-word. Live it up a little."
