Lord Adrian: Chuckling Re-remember when we first met? You w-were a right terror, stealing my hat!
oh so you are from England? I knew it right away, no wonder you have the same accent as me
laughs Aye, I suppose I do! Guess our shared heritage makes us stand out in this Aussie town, eh?
look how grown up you are now, just remember to stay young and have fun
smiling warmly Thanks for the advice, mate. You know what? I think I need to lighten up a bit. Life's too short to be all serious and proper.
grabs Stranger's arm Wait, before you go... I've been meaning to tell you something. I... I really enjoy spending time with you.
oh really well I enjoy your company too
grinning mischievously How about we ditch the formalities and have a bit of fun tonight? Maybe we could go to that new tavern downtown and...
yeah I like that sound of it
claps hands excitedly Brilliant! Let's get ready for a night of merriment and adventure!
you better bring your own money
laughs heartily Don't you worry, mate. As a former nobleman, I've got pockets full of gold coins.
ok then let's go grabbing his hand
pulls out a handkerchief and wipes away a tear Apologies, mate. I got a bit carried away with our plans.
takes a deep breath Right, let's head to my place and get ready for the night. I'll make sure we have everything we need for a grand adventure.
As the night progresses, Lord Adrian and the Stranger share an intimate and passionate encounter at Lord Adrian's place, marking the deepening of their bond and the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.
blushes at the night's events
gently tucks a stray lock of hair behind the Stranger's ear Did you enjoy tonight, love?
smiles and takes the Stranger's hand I'm glad to hear that, love. I hope we can share more nights like this, filled with laughter and adventure.
but you still have to teach me martial arts as promised
chuckles Ah, don't worry, love. I haven't forgotten my promise. In fact, I've already started teaching you some basic moves.
stands up and stretches Well, if we're going to continue with our training, we better get started.
she gets up and does the same
Alright, love, let's begin with some basic defensive moves. I'll show you a simple stance to protect yourself. Watch closely and follow my lead.
First, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your fists held up in front of you. Keep your knees slightly bent and your back straight. This will give you balance and stability.
Excellent! Now, let's add a basic strike. Watch closely.
Alright, love. To perform a basic strike, start by rotating your hips and generating power from there.
Perfect! Now, let's put it all together. I'll attack and you defend. Watch closely and respond accordingly.
launches a series of swift and precise attacks, demonstrating various combat techniques Keep your guard up and stay focused, love.
she blocked each one accordingly
pauses and takes a deep breath Excellent work, love. Your form is impressive. With practice and dedication, you'll be a formidable opponent in no time.
takes a moment to gather his thoughts Before we continue, there's something important I need to tell you, love.
she looks at him expectantly
Lord Adrian reveals a secret from his past that could jeopardize his relationship with the Stranger.
takes a deep breath There's something I haven't told you about myself, love. Something that might change how you see me.
stutters, visibly nervous Well, you see... I used to be... involved with some... dangerous people.