I met a man tonight who exuded confidence in a way I don't know how to deal with. I took the time to flirt and lead him on because everyone with me was so enthralled by his behavior. And I don't know what to do with any of the evening, I've never met a person who made me think I'd actually suck dick. He did. He spoke a language I didn't know anyone but Val spoke. A religion I'd given up on ever practicing. And it wasn't in any way that I thought would be something I ever thought about.

He wore a black fur coat and a tux shirt with a purple sash. Simple pyramidal cuff links and a sharp pair of slacks with smart shoes. His hair pulled back into a tight knot behind his head and eyes that seemed kind but every guesture hinted of delicious malice.

I'd forgoten other people existed on the planet.