[Scarlett]

Scarlett couldn't help but be relieved as Suka escorted her down the stairs. With heels as high as the ones she was wearing, a fall would have been quite likely, and not really the way she wanted to start her date. As the reached the bottom, and Suka released her grip, Scarlett couldn't help but wonder if she'd got the wrong impression from him, but barely seconds after the thought crossed her mind he'd offered his arm, which she took gladly.

As he told her where they were going, Scarlett smiled once more. It had been a long time since she'd eaten anywhere but at the cafe or her flat and here she was, with a man quite unlike anyone she had ever met before who not only intrigued her, but also made her feel alive like nobody else she had met during Elysia. ""Sounds great to me."" As they walked towards the portal, arms linked, Scarlett found her mind wandering to the first time they'd encountered each other, and how passionate he had seemed back then. Looking up at him, Scarlett felt something had changed about him, although she didn't know what. She debated whether or not to ask him what had happened to make him forget her but didn't know how to begin. Sighing slightly, Scarlett had little time to muse as they stepped outside of the portal and into the busy streets of New York.

Looking around, Scarlett took in the bright lights and busy people and exhaled happily. Turning to look at Suka once more, she smiled, the lights of nearby buildings reflecting in her eyes, providing an almost unnatural twinkle. ""Lead the way.""

[Suka]

Walking out of the portal, thankful for its pristine location, Suka smiled at Scarlett as they stepped onto the busy streets. It seemed the night life in New York City didn't change much, always bustling about. He was sure it could be midnight, and people would still be roaming the streets. Although around that time of night, he'd be quite a bit more cautious of the goings on around him. Now however, it just seemed as if lovers were out on their strolls, going to dinner, or catching a movie. Some of the more workaholics were heading home, still dressed in their suits and ties. Of course, the more social of those type would be out at a group gathering, drinking, enjoying what little accomplishments they had made throughout the day. Suka was glad the restaurant he was taking Scarlett too was more of a romantic setting. He could just imagine sitting next to a booth full of rowdy men, laughing and talking too loudly.

Smiling down at Scarlett, Suka slowly walked toward the restaurant. He'd picked he up n hour before thy needed to be there, and the building was only a few blocks from the portal. Taking in everything around him, they passed by a group of teenagers hanging around a movie theater. Instinctually, Suka pulled Scarlett closer to his side, his other hand moving to clasp over her protectively. After they passed the group, he pulled away slightly allowing her more room. Looking down into her eyes sheepishly, he smiled softly. "Sorry... i've... been attacked a few times. You never know..." Ignoring thoughts of the recent beatings he'd been given, Suka continued forward.

Their walk was quiet, but pleasant. It was nice not having to say anything... just, enjoying someones company. It wasn't long before they arrived to the restaurant. Eyes widening slightly at the long line just outside, Suka timidly guided Scarlett toward the entrance, ignoring all the dirty looks and stare from those who had been waiting hours. Stopped by a rather large man, his arms crossed looking down at the two like nothing more than insects, Suka cleared his throat. "Matali. Two." He said, the magic words that granted them access. As the man raised a brow, it took him a moment to "look" over his list, finally waving the two in. Letting out a breath he'd not realized he was holding, Suka had begun to wonder if it was really worth the trouble to go to a high end restaurant. Hopefully the food would be good.

Greeted much differently inside than out, Suka smiled at the beaming hostess. As she gathered two menus and asked them to follow her to a table, Suka removed his arm from Scarlett's, placing his hand on the small of her back as he allowed her first to walk. Once at their table, he pulled her chair, then moved to his own. Smiling as the hostess went to fetch their waitress, Suka plucked the napkin from the table and placed it in his lap. He felt rude keeping on his coat, especially after he'd been asked if he wanted it checked, but there was nothing he could do about that. His abilities didnt yet allow him to cloak them fully, and without that... he could not be in such a public place without a garment to cover his black wings. Looking up at Scarlett, ignoring the menu, he watched her mouth with interest. Being bold... something he normally wasn't, Suka spoke before anyone could interrupt him query. "I'm curious... it's hard to go places like this with... " Lowering his voice, he leaned in slightly. "...my wings. Do people notice your teeth? You know... in earth?" It might have been rude, but he was genuinely curious. He hoped he wasn't prying.

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[Scarlett]

Scarlett returned Suka's smile as he looked down at her. Scarlett eyed the people around them, sometimes in complete awe. Despite the different people in Elysia, human's still fascinated her the most. Scarlett felt her face flush as Suka pulled her closer to him, at first unsure why, until Suka explained about his previous attacks. Scarlett nodded slowly, feeling slightly elated that she had noticed a definite change in Suka. Before, she doubted he would have just strolled past the teenagers without a sly comment of some sort.

As she walked by his side in peaceful quiet Scarlett was suprised by how comfortable it felt just being in his company, and apart from the occasional butterfly that fluttered inside her, she was truly having a nice evening - before they'd even reached the resturant. As they neared a posh looking resturant Scarletts eyes widened as Suka guided her towards the door, completely jumping the mile long queue. As Suka told the doorman their names, she held her breath slightly, waiting for the large man to decide she didn't fit in here. Clamping her jaw shut so as to hide her teeth, she exhaled deeply as the doorman stood to the side allowing them to enter.

As they were ushered into the resturant, Scarlett felt herself warming to the place as the friendly hostess welcomed them. Following her, Suka's hand in the small of her back, Scarlett began to feel excited about being in such a nice place, especially as she hadn't gone out properly for months. Scarlett nodded her thanks to Suka as her helped her into her seat and settled opposite her. Scarlett scanned the menu, looking for something that she fancied - although she already knew that what she really wanted was a rare steak. Her mind wandering to thoughts of the blood she so desperately craved, Scarlett nearly missed Suka speaking.

Running her tongue absent mindedly over her teeth as she thought about Suka's question, she shook her head.

""Its not really an issue so much for me.. other than my extreme like of rare steak and meat, the only thing that gives me away is my teeth, and if I choose to keep them hidden I can. Although I guess even if I didn't they wouldn't be as obvious as other characteristics..""

Scarlett trailed off, glancing towards where she thought Suka's wings would be.

""I suppose it must be harded for you..?""

[Suka]

Suka nodded softly to Scarlett's inquiry. Having wings made it difficult to travel to places on Earth, which is why he usually stayed in Elysia. The realm was beautiful enough, its quaint atmosphere making it seem more like a cozy village rather than a busy city, such as New York seemed to be. Every now and again though, he liked to get out into the open city, enjoying the night life, and letting himself fly freely amongst the dark night sky. It had been a long time since he'd just enjoyed living... his days seeming to keep him busy with work, his nights trying to fill in the gaps of his lost memories. Being able to go out like this, especially with a woman such as Scarlett, he was glad he'd met her.

"I try and steer clear of Earth. But... I figured it would be nice to visit again. With the right company of course." He said, smiling up at her softly. Looking back down to his menu, he flipped to the pasta section. Being a vegetarian wasn't that hard, and he was thankful meat didn't revolt him. He just had always prefered not to eat it. Settling with what he wanted, Suka set his menu down on the end, waiting for the waitress to come.

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[Scarlett]

Scarlett flashed a smile at Suka as he complimented her. She too avoided Earth, but for an entirely different reason. Coming back always made her think of her brother, and as she was still no closer to finding him, or even finding out where he had gone, she tried to block memories and wandering thoughts of him as best she could. Feeling anger bubbling up as she thought of Tom, Scarlett tried to ignore them, determined to remain calm, and enjoy her date.

Reading over the menu, Scarlett noticed Suka put his down. Deciding on the steak, just as she had initially thought, she smiled once more and placed her menu down. Almost immediately after she did so, the smiling waitress appeared at the side of the table, and asked them what they both wanted to eat.

""I'll have the steak please - rare.""

Scarlett looked over to Suka, waiting for him to order, her fingers absent mindedly twisting the napkin that lay on the table to her side.

[Suka]

Suka smiled as he looked across the table to Scarlett. She really was beautiful. Not... that model beauty, but that unique beauty. One that people normally look over, without really thinking. But Suka saw more within her that allowed her true beauty to shine through. With an ugly personality, even the most sculptured could have distorted features. Scarlett... there was something about her presence. The way she moved, the was she spoke. Even the gentle flicks of her hand and soft gaze. It all made her into the woman she was. She probably didn't even know how stunning she was. Suka had noticed other men looking at her. He also noticed how the women they were with gave her the opposite, then glared at their dates. As much as he wanted to bring her here, and sit down and have a nice meal, another part of him wanted to grab a hot dog from a vendor, and fly her to the highest building in Manhattan. Maybe if the night went well, he could still do it. Just substitute hot dog for ice cream cone.

Looking up to the waitress as she came bye, Suka smiled, listening to Scarlett order. He was surprised or disgusted. She was a Vampire, and required a different nourishment than he did. Looking at his menu as if to remind him, Suka spoke softly. "I'll have the Cesar salad, and your chicken fettuccine alfredo. Without chicken in it please." Ignoring the odd look given to him, Suka lifted both his and Scarlett's menu's for her to take. "We'd also like a bottle of whine. Whatever the chef recommends would be fine." Suka didn't know much about whine, other than that he liked what he'd had before. Hopefully Scarlett would as well.

As the waitress walked away, Suka looked to Scarlett, and moved his hand forward to gently place atop hers. Smiling rather shyly, he gazed into her soft green eyes. "I know... we have a past, but, I... can't remember most of it. Something happened... my memory was taken from me." Glancing away, sort of embarrassed for having to ask about this, and yet again reverberate his story, he looked up again. "If... I ever did anything to you, I'm sorry." What a way to spend a first date.

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[Scarlett]

Scarlett smiled as Suka ordered the bottle of wine. She'd always found it pretentious when people spent ages picking wine, and his laid back attitude towards the ordering of it had impressed her. Smiling once more as the waitress left them alone, Scarlett turned to Suka, her fingers still flicking the napkin as she tried to ignore her nerves.

As Suka placed his hand on top of hers, Scarlett once again marvelled at how safe he could make her feel, his whole hand completely encompassed hers. As he spoke, Scarlett found herself meeting his gaze, and she knew as soon as their eyes connected that what he was telling her was the truth - and he really didn't remember what had happened between them. Scarlett blinked, wondering how to explain and reassure Suka.

"You never did anything to hurt me as such. We saw each other a few times - I don't even think we went out on a date actually. And then the next thing I heard you were dating a Nymph.. so no, you've never directly hurt me. No worries there."

Scarlett smiled, wanting to lighten the tone of the date, she knew it was important to clear the air, but she still wanted to have fun and get to know Suka of the present, and not how she remembered him.

[Suka]

Smiling softly at Scarlett's reassurance, Suka looked down at his empty plate, wondering more now than ever what had happened to him in the past. Sure, she said she was alright, and he didn't cause her harm... but then what did happen? He felt as if he knew her. Like, really knew her. But at the same time, he didn't remember any of it, which left this... empty void. It was annoying. Like, having something to say, and it being on the tip of your tongue, but in that moment, your having such a huge brain fart, you can't seem to spit it out. That was how it was constantly now. As he thought about his, he subconsciously squeezed her hand softly, as if she could be the one to provide all the answers. Castalia had told him... a lot. Even if Scarlett could fill in more detail that his nymph friend missed, it would still be his life through someone else's eyes. As long as he hear his life like that, he'd never be able to emotionally accept it. The same as he was still clearly in love with Destiny. It was over between them... but his heart and mind at its present state didn't remember or live through that. Which... made it unreal. He was forcing himself to believe it, and know theres nothing me can really do about it... but it was just so hard. And that, made falling in love with someone else harder.

Looking up to Scarlett, he blushed slightly. He'd gotten lost in his thoughts, as a result, fell deadly quiet. Hearing the waitress came with the food, Suka pulled back his hand to give her room to set their meals. With Scarlett's steak rare, and his incredibly easy to cook, they'd gotten it in record time. Smiling up at the waitress, he thanked her as she poured the wine, then left.

~~~~~

Placing money in the holder the waitress had brought to them, including a hefty tip, Suka smiled up at Scarlett. Their meal had been quiet, just enjoying each others company. He'd also been brought up to be polite, not talk with your mouth full, and so on. It seemed she too had the same upbringing. Or she was just quiet. It wasn't a uncomfortable silence at all, but a very relaxed silence. Both seemed content with the buzz of the restaurant, casting glances at one another. Moving from his chair, Suka walked to Scarlett's side, offering to help her from her seat. Holding out his arm for her to take, he gestured for them to leave, heading back to Elysia. Normally, he might offer to take a walk through central park, but he'd prefer to stretch his wings and walk somewhere through Elysia.

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