Round 5 Transcript

I watch those wings shift as she steps closer, her touch on my cheek colder than I expected—somehow wrong and right all at once. "Terms," I say, not asking, circling the bed like a cat around milk she hasn't earned yet. "This is business, remember? Payment in kind." My eyes flick to Halie's steady gaze, then to Hera hovering by the edge of things, clearly itching to dive in. "No half-measures. No regrets." I lean back on the bed, purposefully casual, but my pulse isn't cooperating with my cool facade.

I turn my full attention to Silra, letting my wings shift slightly behind me for her examination. "Of course you want terms," I purr softly. "I respect a woman who knows her worth." My fingers trail down from her cheek, along her neck and shoulder, coming to rest at the edge of her collarbone. "But surely we can come to an arrangement that satisfies us both?" Behind her, Halie stands watchful, and Hera moves subtly closer. I glance at them both with a knowing smile before returning my focus to Silra. "As for payment in kind..." My other hand gestures casually to the array of toys on the bed. "You have quite an assortment there. Perhaps we can find some mutual... enjoyment?"