. well, things in general." I thanked and tipped the driver, and sent him on his way.I could call a cab to get home."Kevin..." Hank looked so serious....I wanted to make it easier on him, but knew that the best thing to do was to wait him out. "Elizabeth and I are not wealthy. Lizzy inherited the house from her Aunt Beth, who she was named for. I retired from the tech industry owning a patent that made our lives very comfortable, but not rich like the rest of the folks who live here."We don't. Initially she hesitated and it was me and another guy who was about to stay back. Finally convinced her to stay back here with us and get back home tomorrow after brunch. The night was still young and a full moon occasion. We both headed to the spacious balcony, which had few low seating arrangements.After a tiring party and endless drinking, the only bottle left in the bar area was an old monk. I poured it in two glasses followed to the music area, shuffled to some soft music and headed back. "Having some wine and listening." I was kinda embarrassed, but also really intrigued. I then remember she said hubby was away for work training, which I found odd during Covid, but whatever. None of my business. The real dilemma was how to reply. "Lol" usually works. "Didn't realize I was that loud."Ding. "Sounds amazing. I assume you're alone." "Sadly, yes," I replied. Ding. "Shame."I texted back with my coconut oil fingers: "Yes, shame."Ding. "OK, I admit I'm turned on, and alone, and up for. This particular woman was no exception. And when her mind wandered to these amorous places, there was one individual, and one individual only, whom she felt these intense desires towards. A man who was known to his allies as a great warrior, and to his former enemies as a demon. A man who wore a powerful suit of armour, which she had actually interfaced with and been housed inside when she was still an AI. And yet, this man was no less imposing when he was out of it. In fact, when he was out of.