bazhart:
Bastian could only give another broad shrug of his shoulders with that. Frankly, lonely seemed like a safer bet. But he didn’t say as much. If only for the simple fact that the mistress seemed just a little too… Yeah, empathetic. Whether she meant any of it or not, the familiar wasn’t even sure it mattered. And that’s exactly why he picks himself up when that guard moves to unlock his cell. It’s a casual stretch, arms up and over his head before he sighs lightly and slips out. “That may be the case, dove. But I figured I should probably try and tread lightly, for awhile. Better safe than sorry as far as drawing attention.. And it’s nothing. After that last attack, I lost some folks. Just getting used to the unclaimed life, for the most part.. what did ta say your name was?”
“Tisiphone. But, call me Tisi.” She’d found many of the younger generations to have trouble with her name, shortening it only made sense. “You can keep going with dove, though. I do like that.” She always had been a fan of nicknames. “You’re right, though, it’s better not to draw attention in the cells.” It left more hidden gems for Tisi to find, if they flew under the radar. It meant every walk through the cells could lead to finding another treasure. She offered him her hand. “My car’s just outside, Baz. From there, I have a place in the city. Somewhere private.”
That hadn't even been a nickname he had intended to throw there, honestly. It left his mouth without much thought, but admittedly gave him a little pause a moment later. That had become a bit of an exclusive, not too long ago. Not that dwelling was ever going to do him any good. He's quick to push such thoughts aside, and another smile curves his lips instead, "Tisiphone. Dove, now that's a name. " The familiar huffs a soft chuckle and nods, "Believe me, I know. Previous head of security here had a penchant for catching my ass red-handed every time. Solitary gets prettyy tired, pretty damn quickly. " It's an amused brow b that follows the Mistresses hand, but he doesn't think much of taking it with his own. "Why, I could certainly use a little privacy. Lead the way n' I shall follow, Miss Tisi~."
