Morning (Tue) Spring 2 Year 1
Lobby, Resort Le Straza, Neotopia.
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Rhen arrives at the "Resort Le Straza Neotopian branch" at long last. Unlike the main hotel, this one appears to be more of a beach resort than a hotel. It features a large beachfront in the back with a variety of activities such as water sports and fishing.
The white sandy beach appears to stretch for miles and miles, with water so clean that you can see several meters below before it fades into a blue hue.
The majority of the male visitors here wear floral shirts, shorts, and flip-flops. while the ladies dress in an outfit that complements the island setting.
The personnel also differs from the main branch in that they wear red with white undershirts, as opposed to the main branch's black tuxedo-like uniform.
The maids and staff immediately greet Rhen's group as they enter the branch lobby.
"Benvenuto a casa, Giovane Maestro (Welcome home, Young Master)" The staff all bowed and speak to them with a botched accent.
Rhen doesn't normally get this type of treatment because the main branch is constantly busy in the lobby, but because it's still early in the morning and the visitors are on the beach, this is the only time they can do it.
"Grazie. (Thank you.)" Rhen responds with a sweet half-simper that has the ladies swooning.
It's unusual for him to be treated this way, but it's not that horrible every now and then. After all, they made an effort to say it in Italian, even though they botched it.
Rhen spots a very familiar High elf, Aliana, at the reception desk, with the phone near by.
"Benuto città, siovane mestro" Alaina bowed and mumbled. When she addresses Rhen, she smiles nervously.
Rhen told his brother and Scarlet to follow him since he had somwthing to do. Felipe walked the two couples to their apartments, while Rhen approached Aliana.
"Fancy meeting you here," Rhen murmured softly.
"Well, Young Master, school starts tomorrow. Will you be there as well?" Alaina's awkward smile conceals her uneasiness.
Despite the fact that the sexual encounter occurred days ago, it is still fresh in Aliana's thoughts.
A guest broke the uneasy tension between the two.
Despite the fact that the sexual encounter occurred days ago, it is still fresh in Aliana's thoughts.
A guest broke the awkward tension between the two.
"Hello, do you have a vacant room for me and my family?" A Beastman family man interrupted the awkward pair.
"Sorry, Young Master, I have something to attend to." Aliana seized the opportunity and shifts her attention away. Rhen notices her unwillingness to talk and thought it was not the ideal time to approach Aliana, so he departed.
"Take care Aliana, hopefully, we can have a little chat later."
"Please enjoy your stay, Young Master."
A gathering of maids gathers around Aliana after she caters to the Beastman's request.
"Kyaaaa! O.M.G! They are so hot! He's totally into you Aliana. If were me I would throw myself at him already." The maids couldn't keep their excitement in check; after all, this was their first encounter with the mysterious Young Master.
Except for the main branch, most of them have never seen Rhen's face. Rumors began to surface that the hotel chain's Young Master, as well as his brother, is a heartthrob. All of the branch's females came here even on their day off just to see them.
Aliana laughs awkwardly, rubbing the side of her mouth. "Ahahaha, yes he's quite good-looking."
She already knows firsthand how charming Rhen is and agrees.
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Rhen finally reaches the top floor and notices Azrel and Scarlet depart for their own apartments.
Felipe hands the keys to Rhen upon seeing him and departs for his duties. Rhen heads inside his apartment, when he opens the door; his initial impression is that it appears remarkably identical to his main branch luxurious residence, but with a tropical twist.
The main difference is that instead of a pool, there is a Jacuzzi on the balcony, complete with tropical houseplants for interior design. The balcony is right next to the living area, which is separated by a large glass sliding door. Rhen can already view the wide coastline waters of Neotopia from his living room.
He slides the glass partition to the balcony, which overlooks the gorgeous tropical island. The climate in Neotopia is slightly warmer, though not oppressively so.
After taking in the calm seaside breeze, he returns to his bedroom and takes a much-needed rest.
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Afternoon (Tue) Spring 2 Year 1
Lobby, Resort Le Straza, Neotopia.
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Rhen wakes up from his nap and changes into a more casual outfit, opting for a white-fitting cotton shirt with his ring necklace dangling up front for all to see, along with black denim jeans due to the weather.
He walks down to the lobby and notices Aliana preparing to finish her shift.
She notices Rhen walking alongside the corridor, and instead of waiting for him to approach her, Aliana takes the initiative.
"Oh, it's you, Young Master." Aliana smiles, but her eyes cast a dim hint of anxiety.
"There is something we need to talk about." She added with furrowed brows.
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[Accept]
[Decline]
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"Alright," Rhen accepted her invitation.
"Good." Aliana smiles brightly as she clasps her hands behind her back. "Wait for me here, I'll be right back."
Rhen waits for her on the couch lobby and watches what's airing on the television; it's a breaking news about hospitals being overwhelmed with Etherite drug overdose cases.
Aliana approaches Rhen a few minutes later with her beautiful golden locks swaying side to side up to her waist. She's wearing a white elven-themed summer dress and flip-flops. Because of her clothes, he can see more of her fair skin on her naked shoulders and arms.
"Let's go," Aliana replied, her summer hat in front of her.
Rhen just nods and doesn't question where they're going. She walks him to the shore's edge, where they walk side by side on the pristine sand and the waves crashing but beside them.
She's wearing her summer hat to protect her face from the sun, but it's not enough to conceal her nervous demeanor around him.
Aliana never held Rhen's arms or attempted to do so. He can tell she has something to say based on how she acts, and it doesn't look good.
""Rhen, there's something I'd like to to talk about." Aliana breaks the ice by addressing him by name rather than his status.
"I talked to my father the day after something we did at the bar." With a flushed face, she said.
"Did you tell him about me?"
Aliana shakes her head. "I'm sorry, No, but we did talk about a few things. It seems I misunderstood something. Also, the man who got arrested the other night is one of my jealous suitors. It wasn't my father who sent him, father only wanted to keep me safe from him."
"He never wanted me to wed his friend, he wanted me to wed his friend's son. Hehehe..." She chuckled after a brief moment of embarrassment.
"Looks like you never let him finish his sentence. So, what happened after that?" Rhen asked curiously.
"Well..." Aliana paused for a breather, her lips quivering. "We met and Cole is quite a good guy. He isn't as good-looking or charming as you, but he looks decent and quite committed."
Aliana glances at Rhen solemnly; she knows he won't like what she's about to tell him, so she casts her attention to the water barely hitting her feet before looking up to meet his hazel-brown eyes.
"I really like you Young Master, but I cannot go against my beliefs and traditions for a single man." Aliana bravely said.
"It's because I'm not a High Elf is that what you're saying?" Rhen questions her calmly and without malice or jealousy.
Aliana shakes her head. "If that's the only reason, I would gladly introduce you to my father, but the real reason is that I feel you have a lot of women by your side, and I really want someone that only has one girl in his heart."
This time, Aliana hunches her shoulders casts an uncertain look on her face, she knows that being with Rhen poses more challenges and risks, despite Rhen being a heartthrob, she would rather be with a man with only on girl in his heart.
It isn't Rhen's first time getting rejected. Despite his dashing looks and charms, not all women will forsake their beliefs and love him immediately after one night, like Aliana.
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[Lie, tell her she's the only one you like]
[Stop going to the brothels]
[Accept her answer]
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"What if I stop playing around with women and stick with you instead?" Rhen tries a different approach in order to save his romantic connections with Aliana.
Aliana shakes her head.
"I'm sorry Young Master, if only I got to know you even better, but to me, you are a stranger and the life span of a Human and a High elf is vastly different."
"Also, I don't think you can stop yourself from touching me before marriage." Aliana curls her lips to an awkward smirk upon saying the last line.
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[Use blackmail]
[Use hypnosis]
[Accept her answer]
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"I understand."
In the end, Rhen mans up, accepts her answer then moves on.
He knows that Aliana is not the only girl in Eternia, and any unsavory actions he does towards her may garner the Irk of Azrel and Scarlet. This will also ruin Rhen's reputation with other women he may meet if they knew his history of deceit.
Like a true gentleman, Rhen bids her farewell with a friendly kiss on her cheek. He leaves her by the beachfront alone to contemplate on some things. He doesn't know where to go or what to do, but he wants to clear his mind for now.