<TIAMAT> *It's been ... a little over a week since Teal and Genoa's tender little moment, and we can assume that things have been going very well for them ever since, though trying to keep it hidden from the general public is no small task, at the moment.

<TIAMAT> *It's an overcast sort of afternoon and has been raining on and off all day, though everyone in the Arena wouldn't really take much notice to that, I suspect. Teal is, as per usual, in his office, busying over some paper work.

<JETMODE> *There's a quick knock, and the door opens, admitting a slightly damp Genoa. She was apparently up on the roof, for some reason.

<TIAMAT> *Teal glances up quickly, smiling as he leans back a bit in his chair. "Genoa! What a pleasant surprise."

<JETMODE> <Genoa> *smiles at him, shutting the door* If slightly damp. But I did manage to get some information.

<TIAMAT> *Teal stands and comes around the side of his desk, offering her his cloak to wrap up in. "Did you meet up with Gem?"

<JETMODE> <Genoa> Yes, I did -- though we did get cut a little short. *accepts the offer and wraps herself up in it* She said someone was following her.

<TIAMAT> *Teal frowns, looking concerned. "Does she know who?"

<JETMODE> <Genoa> *a little drily* All she'd tell me was "that lowlife thug". Heaven knows.

<TIAMAT> *Teal sighs a bit. "No matter. I'll talk to her myself soon enough. What did you find out?"

<JETMODE> <Genoa> She mentioned one of the underground pubs -- one I used to frequent, in fact. *pauses* Which is odd, as I don't remember anything going on down there. *shrugs*

<JETMODE> <Genoa> Menoie's Darklight. One of the quieter ones.

<TIAMAT> *Teal nods, smiling a bit. "Well, things do change with time. I'll check it out soon -- perhaps tonight, if I have a chance.

<JETMODE> <Genoa> *mouth twitches slightly* That they do. Be careful.

<TIAMAT> *Teal: Of course. *kisses her forehead lightly*

<JETMODE> <Genoa> *smiles faintly, pushing away her worry* Ah, I did have another question for you.

<TIAMAT> *Teal: What is it?

<JETMODE> <Genoa> *wrinkles her nose* It's not a terribly pleasant one, but it does need to be asked. This, ah, parole I'm on. *looks slightly uncomfortable* How long does it last?

<TIAMAT> *Teal frowns a little bit. "I... *sighs a bit* I'm sorry, Genoa. It's not like I want to do this to you. But Cardinal Pacheco was upset enough with you getting out earlier than your sentence. *he smiles apologetically* I will talk to him and see if I can't bend him a bit.

<JETMODE> <Genoa> Blast. I hate being dead weight. *ironic grin* Not to worry, Devan, I understand the circumstances -- really, I'm the last person who should be asking for any favors.

<TIAMAT> *Teal brushes her hair back. "You know I'd do anything for you, my dear. It will all work itself out in time.

<JETMODE> <Genoa> *weary smile* I know. I don't want you in trouble on my account, you know.

<TIAMAT> *Teal grins a little. "Hardly. The title Baron does come in handy around here on occasion, you realize.

<JETMODE> <Genoa> *puts her hands on her hips and grins drily* I can imagine. *blinks* Ah -- I was supposed to spar with Whisper.

<TIAMAT> *Teal: Of course -- and I have quite a bit to finish. *he sighs a little tiredly* Tomorrow, then?

<JETMODE> <Genoa> As soon as I get out of class. *smiles and reaches up to touch his cheek*

<TIAMAT> *Teal smiles back and leans down a bit to kiss her.

<JETMODE> *She returns the kiss affectionately.

<TIAMAT> *Teal runs his hand lightly along her neck, kissing her long and deep. Just when it's getting good, his door suddenly bursts open and Clyde appears, looking harried. "Baron, we--" He stops dead upon seeing who Teal's with, dropping the file of papers he had been carrying and staring in what amounts to horror.

<JETMODE> *Genoa jumps, breaking the kiss, and half-turns to give Clyde a long, unfriendly stare. The effect, unfortunately, is marred by the fact that she's blushing a deep red.

<TIAMAT> *Teal himself starts as well, his hand dropping quickly from Genoa's neck as he clears his throat loudly. "Clyde, how many times have I told you to knock before coming in!?"

<TIAMAT> *He, too, has gone a rather deep shade of crimson.

<TIAMAT> *Clyde glances between the two, face ashen. "What...what... *he stares at Genoa a little wildly. "What did you do to him!?

<TIAMAT> *Teal glares and barks, "Out! Get OUT!

<JETMODE> *Genoa brings her hand to her mouth and attempts to turn a chuckle into a cough.

<TIAMAT> *Clyde, however, is quite frozen in the doorway.

<JETMODE> <Genoa> I would think it was fairly obvious what I did to him, Clyde. *folds her arms with a dry smile* I kissed him.

<TIAMAT> *Clyde has gone a rather sickly color and is opening and closing his mouth slowly, though no sound comes out.

<TIAMAT> *Teal clears his throat again. "Clyde."

<TIAMAT> *Clyde starts and stares at him.

<TIAMAT> *Teal, pointedly: Go away.

<TIAMAT> *Clyde nods dumbly and backpedals out into the hall, nearly tripping over himself as he slams the door shut.

<TIAMAT> *Teal sighs, shaking his head a bit and rubbing his forehead. "I'm sorry--"

<JETMODE> <Genoa> *laughs* It's all right. *puts a hand on his arm gently* I guess it had to happen sometime.

<TIAMAT> *Teal glances over at her with a smile. "Better sooner than later, I suppose.

<JETMODE> <Genoa> *ironically* It'll all work out somehow. *frowns* Ah! The spar! I'm late!

<TIAMAT> *Teal chuckles. "Go on, then. I'll see you tomorrow.

<JETMODE> *Genoa waves and laughs, bolting out the door.