Dungeon of Niflheim

"Excellent choice sir." Knowing now to not let her guard down even the slightest when facing Frost the waitress smiled politely and quickly turned her gaze to the other side. "Princess Khione can I fetch you anything else before we depart, another glass of Andurial red, a cocktail or something to eat. We've got a fresh batch of Landoon Tuna currently being turned into premium sashimi."

Khione's mild irritation from seeing her 'date' wantonly flirt with the attractive waitress was mostly evaporated by her choice to focus on her rather than Frost plus she wasn't shallow enough to hold something so minor against the woman…at least she didn't think she was.

"I'm good, unlike my partner I know how to savour my drink." Khione gestured by lifting up her still half full glass that bore a distinct mark on the rim -a mark left by her lipstick- and batted her eyelashes at Frost in a reproachful manner. An action that made the corners of Frost's lips curl upwards.

'She's jealous.' The level wasn't all that high, but it was definitely present and unlike before she was conscious of it and even leaning in to it slightly.

"The sashimi's a good shout though, bring us up a few small starter portions and keep the Andurial red on ice, I'll make my way through it gradually as the night darkens." Khione looked back at the young waitress after exchanging a knowing look with Frost. Her stomach slightly rumbling at the thought of eating fresh sashimi while on the open seas.

"Understood Princess I'll let the chef know." Keen to escape from the allure that was Frost and the very possible bomb that was Khione the young waitress bowed her head and quickly walked away, not even deigning to purposefully sashay her hips as she usually did for the more attractive and wealthy guests.

Frost may be enjoying the ship's platinum package and have an appearance that rivalled the bloody king himself, but he was anything but a viable mark. To interfere in the interests of royalty was just asking for trouble.

"You're not going to take advantage of the situation to gawk at her ass?"

"Why on Nova would I do that when I've got such perfection sitting right in front of me." Frost didn't even glance at the waitress after Khione's glare, his eyes completely focusing on her and her alone. His stare was hot and tinged with no small amount of lust. Her current attire, the red blush on her cheeks from sipping a little bit of wine and then that subtle but still noticeable flareup of jealously made his heart thump and his desire to make a move on her grow and grow.

It'd been too long since he'd last feasted and the dish before him just grew more and more tempting the longer he stayed near her.

His words brought a smile to her lips and the evident desire in his eyes caused her entire body to radiate heat. Her skin tingled and she was forced to look at him, really look at him. She gazed into those deep blue eyes of his, admired his beauty that rivalled her father's but was at the same time completely different. His jaw was strong and angular, his frame powerful, athletic and well developed…manly but not brutish -and apparently right in her strike zone.

Her mind quickly filled with provocative images, her desires manifesting themselves, showing exactly what she'd like to do to that body of his, those muscles those inviting lips and of course that mighty dragon of his. A tool so fierce that it made even someone with her gargantuan stature instinctively tremble in fear.

A thick blush appeared on her cheeks by this point as those intrusive thoughts took on much more carnal forms. What started with what she wanted to do to him quickly transformed into what she wanted him do to her and when that happened she started to see a dark side of her that shook her to the core.

"Khione…Khione you still here." Frost playfully teased, his finger lightly bopping her nose.

"Wah!" The sudden dragging from her delusions was quite surprising.

"Heheheh you're so adorable Khione, tell me, what were you thinking about, was it me?" He continued to tease his naïve partner. His smile turning into a smirk as he sensually licked his lips and allowed his eyes to roam over her tantalising figure. His mind also imaging scenes of what he'd do to her but unlike her he remained in control and still aware of his surroundings.

"….." Frost hit the nail on the head, and his lack of curtesy made her blush spread from her cheeks to her forehead and even to her neck. She looked at him blankly, unable to articulate even the slightest response, her breathing quickly becoming laboured, begging her to release whatever was being kept back but she was powerless. He was right after all, her mind was filled with images of him, images she didn't have the inner strength to recall let alone admit to.

Thus she remained silent, her shoulders visibly trembling as her usual tendency to solve problems with violence fought against her newfound wants and desires. A conflict Frost found very interesting.

Knowing how to toe the line he dropped the teasing smirk, scooted around the table to set next to Khione and placed his arm around her shoulders-not an easy thing to do smoothly given their difference in size. His sudden arrival by her side and the surprising sensation of his hand on her skin almost make Khione jump out of her skin. Her body shook and she turned to face her date with trepidation; afraid he'd discover just how perverted her inner self really was and then no longer find her appealing. She desperately didn't want to lose this new connection, literally willing to fight tooth and nail to keep it.

"Relax Khione this might be new to you but having such thoughts is considered normal. You don't need to feel embarrassed or ashamed when you're with me….if you want to fantasize then go right ahead, I've got no problem with it, in fact I see it as a compliment." He gently massaged her shoulder in a comforting manner, his demeanour exuding open acceptance.

"….."Khione just looked at him for a few seconds before nibbling at her bottom lip. "E…E…Even if it's….extreme?" When she spoke she stuttered and hesitated but the desire to be accepted was strong in her eyes something that made Frost's smirk return with a passion.

'Oh now I really, really want to know.' Alas he knew now was not the time to push her for specific answers. They'd have all the time in the world in the future to better understand one another's interests.

"Even if its extreme Khione, it just shows how much you've grown to like me." He did his best to smile warmly and gently while doing his best to make sure his dragon didn't intrude on the intimate moment and ruin it. His mind being no less intense than Khione who had been repressing her urges for years.

"….Umu I guess I like you quite a bit then." She finally smiled, her repressions escaping and freeing her in that moment and a bit of bravery returning to replace them. "Do you….?"

"Like you…" Frost knowing just how important this transition was took hold of Khione right hand and placed it against his chest, allowing her to feel his rampant heartbeat. "….Yes Khione I like you and then some." He was honest and upfront, boldly admitting his feelings towards the young woman. Not just lust inspired desire or the wanting of friendship but something more and very concrete. He wanted Khione and everything about her, his feelings though still not as prominent as the ones he had for Maya and Daki quite, yet it was clear she was special, vastly different from the other women he'd come across in his travels.

From the palm of her hand Khione felt a strong somewhat intimidating pulse, a pulse that grew stronger and more rapid from the moment she touched him and continued to grow as she found herself inching closer.

The blunt action of his heartbeat made her feel warm as though her own heart was being cradled and swaddled in a tight embrace. One that promised comfort, protection and perhaps even love….a word that was probably too much for something that was just starting to bud but it didn't feel all that wrong either.

Her expectations and bravery grew in response. "….Have you ever thought about me in….that way?" She started drawing circles with her finger on his chest, appearing endearing while getting to enjoy the firm sculpture underneath the suit.

Once again the teasing smirk returned to Frost's lips and this time there was no way to get rid of it, Khione had fully flipped his switch and had dared to broach this topic personally. He wouldn't be a man if he didn't give an honest answer to the beautiful young woman.

He didn't answer immediately, first he leaned in closer, bringing his face mere centimetres away from hers, showing off his lustful gaze and ever growing smirk before moving his lips to her left ear and whispering. " Khione dear I've thought about you in that way more times than I can count."