While Atlas had not verbally reacted to what Albina had said about her disadvantages as a lady, the apologetic smile he had given her conveyed more than any words could have done. She was not quite sure what thoughts went through his mind, but she felt like he was understanding her frustrations, at least to some degree. “Thank you for your thoughtful words, Lord Atlas.” she smiled at him “Let’s trust that life has a way of leading us to our dreams, one step at a time. May I inquire what is it you dream for your life, for your future?”
As Atlas spoke how he found her intriguing, those words surprised yet excited her: “You flatter me, my lord. I must warn you, though - for there are still many far more intriguing aspects of my character left to discover.” she chuckled before saying: “Do you believe yourself capable of managing such a prospect, familiarising yourself with a most intriguing lady?” she made direct eye contact with him as she spoke those words. She enjoyed teasing and challenging him. The way he replied to this however, it was almost a test to see whether he could handle her. She wanted people around her who could handle her.
Albina could feel herself turning redder and redder underneath the layer of powder she was wearing, as with every word he spoke about what he wanted in a lady, she recognised herself in those words more and more. Intelligent, a sense of humour, independent, not afraid to challenge and be challenged, adventurous, all things she would consider herself as. This realisation made her heart beat faster. Before she could say anything however, she saw how he broke their eye contact, cleared his throat and made an attempt to change the topic. Maybe the same thing Albina had just realised herself, had made him uncomfortable. She however, was not capable of shutting her mouth and respecting the clear signs he gave her that he was not fully comfortable talking about it. “My lord, your preferences bear a striking resemblance to my own character. It’s almost as if you’ve just described the lady standing before you.” she said in a playful manner with a soft chuckle, there certainly was a serious undertone to her words however. “But to answer your inquiry, Lord Atlas, I’ve always possessed a wanderlust in my heart, desiring to explore every corner of this vast world if I could. Yet, if I were to choose a specific destination, Egypt would be at the top of my list. Its rich history, the mysteries of the pyramids, and the allure of the Nile have always called to me. To explore the ancient wonders of that great civilization would be a dream come true.”, her gaze was lost to the distance, thinking about how wonderful such an experience would be, to travel to a country like Egypt. "How about you? Do you have a destination that speaks to your adventurous spirit, or even better, any remote locations you have already had the pleasure of visiting yourself?
@sunflowerjm - Atlas
