Imeeya was already aware that she was likely going to end up overthinking this situation, in fact, that might have already happened. But that didn’t mean that this would be a problem or anything like that. Imeeya was curious about the wealth of compliments, it always seemed to be too much, though she had to admit that was more in relation to her own personal belief that all of those sweet words were usually all about getting something out of the one to whom it was applied.

For a long time that kind of cynicism had worked rather successfully, and there was also the fact that right now didn’t seem to be the moment to change all of that. Although she was flattered at the attention, not to mention that rather unexpected oath that she’d just been given, it hadn’t been that much of an achievement, at least not in the sense of her believing that she should be offering the heads of anyone at all.

The idea was an intriguing one and Imeeya was also aware that it would be likely tempting as well, given that Imeeya had earned some attention that could only be described as negative. It might be useful to have such an intense reaction to some situation, she just couldn’t immediately grasp whatever that might end up being.

At least, that was her initial thought, Imeeya trusted it, far more than she currently trusted this man or his ability to avoid ending up in any kind of further trouble “I don’t believe we need to race toward the sacrificing of either you or anyone else… but hold that thought, it might come in useful” actually she was rather sure that it would be almost inevitable “You would not be the first to lose footing or even face but we can discuss what care might be necessary another time; we have other matters that can be brought up… perhaps once there is a more certain assurance of privacy” Imeeya was aware that of the two of them, it was already clear that her mind was the skill which she had honed and was making use of and while this Stelios was probably not quite as stupid as his previous actions would indicate that didn’t remove all of her concerns about his capabilities.

None of which she allowed to affect her acceptance of his arm “You are more charming than I had presumed previously” she added, curious now as she raised an eyebrow at him “Do you offer you life so readily then?” it felt like the right kind of question to pose to him, particularly as it provided the chance to take the drink from him and allowing the opportunity to actually taste it, she had really needed to have the chance for something stronger but this would do for the moment.

Was he attempting to sound pretentious, or perhaps the wine had gone to his head? Imeeya had seen that happen to other people, and of course, it was also the case that it happened to her as well. But at the moment, she was far more invested in making sure that this whole diplomatic effort went off without a hitch, that was why Imeeya had stepped in the first time. She couldn’t afford to have someone like Stelios making such a gross faux pas, not on her watch.

“You are not the first man who has mentioned privacy, though I have to admit that it would be rather disappointing if that is the only thing on your mind” and she might be the one who would end up disappointing him, should that end up being the case. Imeeya had actually for a time entertained a better opinion of him, she’d like for that not to be the case but as it was far more common for her to end up being the one having to roll her eyes and wish that her longing might be able to come to pass, she wouldn’t be holding her breath.

Not for that to end up changing. She couldn’t afford to believe that the world would change just because she would like it to happen.

She didn’t want to end up struggling to deal with any of the complicated, messy, and extremely political kind of fall out and even more importantly, Imeeya was actually not entirely failing to enjoy this particular exchange. That was the element that surprised her most of all, generally speaking, men wanted two things from her, and in the case of sex, Imeeya wasn’t biting, and that had secured the reputation of a ‘cold fish’ as nothing else, even with the second reason being the politics and ambition that drove those further motivations that people had in mind when they came to call upon House Drakos. Generally speaking, people always wanted something from her and there was a sense of liberation with that being the case. Imeeya supposed in a better world she would be able to note the cynicism and manage to find a way of choosing to do otherwise. But this was not that kind of better world and she had accepted the way the one she lived in happened to work and usually even function successfully.

When he delivered his next statement, she arched her eyebrows at him, taking the wine and not thinking about the fact this was the second one that she was drinking and in a rather short span of time “I wonder if the rest of the world would value such knowledge, that to charm you, all that is needed is to secure a liberation from making a mistake” it was amusing that he mentioned it as if it was true that extraordinary but she didn’t fail to take the chance to have another drink from this new cup of wine and smile at him.

“If little else, you’ve added honey to your words, which I admit is also unexpected, and it makes me wonder if I am the one who is truly deserving of them” she admitted, “I should probably think of some other cleve manner in which to further endear myself; any suggestions you’d care to share?” Imeeya asked, not slowly in her careful drinking of the wine as she continued to savor the taste as part of the overall enjoyment of the moment.

As Stelios listened to Imeeya speak, he couldnt help but laugh at her insistence that he was the one that sought her out for privacy and that he would be disappointed with the outcome. Smiling in his laughter, Stelios decided it was better to correct her now than to allow one to assume it was all on him. "Lady Imeeya, if one didn't know better, one would assume you were thinking negative of me. I was not the first to seek out privacy when it came to our discussion, you asked me earlier if we could have some away from the droves of gossip mongers. Though, it does make me curious as to what you wish for if we do have privacy." Stelios teased her a bit before deciding to sit next to her.

"For once my mind is quite crystal clear, Imeeya. It only wishes to make you happy and perhaps find a way for us to become closer. With that said, I do think you are quite breathtaking. A woman that makes even a man of my nature stop and wonder what it would be like to have you on my arm." Stelios smiled and then reached toward her to move a simple strand of hair that was waving near her eye. As he did that he wondered what else he could say. What else he could do to prove to her that what he was saying was what he truly meant.

That was when Imeeya asked him how she could endear herself to him. With a light smile he got closer and then whispered into her ear. "All you would have to do is continue talking with me and entertain the idea of perhaps taking me away from here. The place has become tiresome and I wish for something far more entertaining, do you?"