Page 16 of Mob Princess

Lina

Meh

Me

Same. Homebody or nightlife?

Lina

The older I get the more of a homebody I become. I like to go out dancing and can still hang. But I prefer to be home reading or watching something streaming. How about you?

Me

Work keeps me out some nights but I prefer being home.

I’m treading dangerous ground if she asks what I do. I’m testing the water.

Lina

Obviously we both just traveled but do you like to?

Me

Yes. A lot. But preferably warm places. I can ski, snowboard, and ice skate. But I can live without them.

Lina

Sacrilege! We’re born with skates in Canada. Do-ncha know?

Me

Bien sûr.

Of course.

Me

Do you enjoy those?

Lina

I learned to skate before I turned four. I can ski and snowboard but I’m more of a chalet and hot cocoa kinda gal.

I’d keep her warm. Fuck. My dick aches. I should be working. I shouldn’t be wanting to wank off. I never text women beyond agreeing to a time and day to meet at the BDSM club I belong to. And that’s only three women. The same three I’ve been with off and on for years. I don’t fuck anyone else at or outside the club. If I’d had sex with Lina, she would have been the first new partner in five years.

Me

Brandy or Schnapps?

Lina

Either if it’s already poured in but I wouldn’t ask for it. You?

Me

Whiskey if I think I’ll never be warm again—I don’t like winter. But usually just hot choc.

Lina

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