[Cassian didn't move his hand away, although the gentle, fleeting touch was more than enough to cause his heart to flutter. It was an interesting sensation, to say the least, one that he couldn't remember feeling before.]
Fancy - [He replied, teasing gently, his smile sliding still wider yet.] Lawyer, emphasis on civil rights. I'm not one of the big guys you see on tv or anything, but I do assist.
[Cassian shook his head, reaching for another bit of nachos. He hadn't eaten all day, but he wanted to show some semblance of manners.]
Different work. But yours is important, too. I'd never say otherwise.
[For the most part, the other patrons were paying Ben and Cassian no attention whatsoever. And he liked it that way. Made the conversation comfortable, not having to worry if anyone was trying to eavesdrop.]
I really do apologize for our initial meeting. I don't generally tend to go around punching people, just so you know.
[Again, Cassian did not pull his hand away. Some part of him hoped that Ben was flirting a little bit. And even if it never went any further, that'd be okay. It just felt good to connect with someone again.
And, truth be told, he really rather liked Ben thus far. He seemed like a genuinely good person.
He laughed as he watched Ben steal some of his nachos, but let it slide easily, popping his bite into his mouth.]
Maybe some things really do just happen for a reason.
[The kiss was a bit unexpected, but not the least bit unwelcome. Cassian soon sported a matching blush upon his cheeks, a similar smile lifting his lips at the edges.
He hadn't really known what to expect as he walked from his office to the bar, but this ... this was not it. In a good way. A surprising way.
He chuckled softly, shrugging.]
I think our waiter finds you attractive and isn't very happy that I do, too.
And here, you get one that seems intent upon getting your phone number. [Cassian replied, chuckling.] I feel a little bad, Ben. I don't want to get in the way of you meeting other people, too.
[A joke, if evidenced by how willing he was to allow Ben to get a little closer, or maybe the way his body unconsciously canted toward Ben a little more.
Yeah, he liked Ben. Yeah, he'd like the opportunity to get to know him better and become friends and maybe ...
Well. He wasn't ready to hope for anything else just quite yet, but this was a good start.]
It's alright. My present company is much more interesting... [He smiled at Cassian before reaching out and touching his knee. Ben squeezed softly before trailing his fingers up ever so slowly.]
[Cassian's heartbeat quickened as Ben touched his knee - squeezed it and rather than remove his hand, continued touching him, almost teasing him by traveling from knee to thigh. He thought Ben's intent was at least a little obvious, not that he minded.
It felt kind of ... refreshing. Being pursued, and so boldly.
He didn't think that he was being presumptuous, but ... ]
At the risk of making a total ass of myself ... are you looking to go home with me tonight, Ben?
If you're not opposed. I'm not looking for a relationship. But maybe some fun with a friend.
[Ben moved his free hand to snag some more nachos.
Eventually he knew he'd have to tell Cassian who his family was. But for now, he could enjoy no one knowing him. And he was grateful that his mother had protected him when he was younger from reporters.]
I don't see what's wrong with that, especially between two consenting adults. [Cassian replied softly, nodding his agreement.] I'm clean, discreet, and not really looking for anything serious, either. So, no, I am not in the least bit opposed to the thought of inviting you home with me when we're done here.
[In fact, the more Cassian thought about it, the more appealing the idea became. Maybe someday he'd be ready to undertake a relationship, but he was so busy with work and other obligations that maybe it made sense to have a sort of ... friends with benefits.
And damn, he loved Jyn and Kay, but not like that. Maybe Ben had come into his life at exactly the right time.]
We'll just have to make a pact to keep it just that. No hard feelings if we meet someone else, no keeping it a secret if we start to develop feelings. As uncomplicated as possible.
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Fancy - [He replied, teasing gently, his smile sliding still wider yet.] Lawyer, emphasis on civil rights. I'm not one of the big guys you see on tv or anything, but I do assist.
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[He took another swig of his beer and relaxed back against the chair.
Ben looked at the people grouped together. No one was glancing at him or whispering It was refreshing.]
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Different work. But yours is important, too. I'd never say otherwise.
[For the most part, the other patrons were paying Ben and Cassian no attention whatsoever. And he liked it that way. Made the conversation comfortable, not having to worry if anyone was trying to eavesdrop.]
I really do apologize for our initial meeting. I don't generally tend to go around punching people, just so you know.
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Ben stole a piece of the meat from the pile Cassian had in hand and popped it into his mouth.
Was he flirting? He wasn't sure.]
It's alright. I get it.
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And, truth be told, he really rather liked Ben thus far. He seemed like a genuinely good person.
He laughed as he watched Ben steal some of his nachos, but let it slide easily, popping his bite into his mouth.]
Maybe some things really do just happen for a reason.
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[Ben finished his beer and decided to lean forward a bit and kiss Cassian on the cheek.
He pulled back flushing just a bit, but there was a gentle smile on his face.]
Also, is it just me or is our waiter glaring at you?
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He hadn't really known what to expect as he walked from his office to the bar, but this ... this was not it. In a good way. A surprising way.
He chuckled softly, shrugging.]
I think our waiter finds you attractive and isn't very happy that I do, too.
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[Ben scooted his chair a little closer to Cassian. He liked the man as a friend and maybe something else.
He smiled at him and then took a bit of nacho to pop in his mouth.
Really this was not how he planned on his day going.]
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[A joke, if evidenced by how willing he was to allow Ben to get a little closer, or maybe the way his body unconsciously canted toward Ben a little more.
Yeah, he liked Ben. Yeah, he'd like the opportunity to get to know him better and become friends and maybe ...
Well. He wasn't ready to hope for anything else just quite yet, but this was a good start.]
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And attractive.
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It felt kind of ... refreshing. Being pursued, and so boldly.
He didn't think that he was being presumptuous, but ... ]
At the risk of making a total ass of myself ... are you looking to go home with me tonight, Ben?
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[Ben moved his free hand to snag some more nachos.
Eventually he knew he'd have to tell Cassian who his family was. But for now, he could enjoy no one knowing him. And he was grateful that his mother had protected him when he was younger from reporters.]
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[In fact, the more Cassian thought about it, the more appealing the idea became. Maybe someday he'd be ready to undertake a relationship, but he was so busy with work and other obligations that maybe it made sense to have a sort of ... friends with benefits.
And damn, he loved Jyn and Kay, but not like that. Maybe Ben had come into his life at exactly the right time.]
We'll just have to make a pact to keep it just that. No hard feelings if we meet someone else, no keeping it a secret if we start to develop feelings. As uncomplicated as possible.
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I can agree to that. Just a good time between friends. No feelings and if something changes. We talk.
[He nodded to the waiter when he asked if they wanted a refill. Ben gave the waiter a smile and took the last bite of one of the piles of nachos.]
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