[The longer they spend in each other's presence, the easier it is for Rude to see that Kadaj poses no immediate threat to him, and there's no need to keep his guard up around him. Not in any physical capacity.
He finds himself staring again. This time at his choice in clothing. From a distance the fabric looked opaque and thick, shimmering with light from the fire, but upon closer inspection he sees that there are expanses of skin peeking through. Calves, knees, thighs, and Rude averts his gaze before he can let his mind stray that far. But it's too late for that, isn't it?]
You don't have to live on the beach. There are better places inside the city.
[Rude's eyes stray again, this time he's sure Kadaj can tell exactly what it is he's looking at.]
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He finds himself staring again. This time at his choice in clothing. From a distance the fabric looked opaque and thick, shimmering with light from the fire, but upon closer inspection he sees that there are expanses of skin peeking through. Calves, knees, thighs, and Rude averts his gaze before he can let his mind stray that far. But it's too late for that, isn't it?]
You don't have to live on the beach. There are better places inside the city.
[Rude's eyes stray again, this time he's sure Kadaj can tell exactly what it is he's looking at.]