The Hardened Heart

"True," Cyric agreed as he rubbed his chin in thought, "I suppose I should meet with more of the guests."

Marcus

Marcus watched her leave and nodded to himself. "She has a good mind," he said to himself. "I wouldn't be wasting my time with her, like I suspect I would with others." He looked around the garden and thought, it isn't appropriate to plan schemes here, this is a sacred place. He left and headed to the library.

Karian

"It couldn't hurt," Karian said. "After all, you seem like a strong and handsome man, you shouldn't keep that to yourself."

Cyric blushed a little, scratching the back of his head. He liked compliments. He spoke, "So true, though I have been seeing this one woman. She's rather fun to be with."