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Emma smiled to Aaron as she accepted his arm kindly. She linked her right arm with his and reached across her body with her left to clutch his sleeve softly as they strolled down the street. It was a peaceful moment, allowing Emma to realize how close she was standing next to the man she had only just met. However, she chuckled to Aaron's comment about reputation being at stake and decided that her action was innocent enough to continue forward. She smiled up to him, pleased to have such a kind gentleman to escort her home. Typically she would rush home to avoid the dangers of the streets, but tonight she felt at peace. Little did she know that the largest danger of the city was the very man that she held so closely. "Night owl." he said and winked playfully. "Definately a night owl. What about yourself?"

Emmaline smiled to this comment, not considering any sinister plot behind his words. After all, she enjoyed the night herself. She felt herself drift closer to him if possible, finding that she was tempted to rest her head upon his shoulder. She decided that the later action would prove inappropriate and resisted the desire, only allowing herself to enjoy his presence as it was. "I fancy myself an owl," she admitted softly, tilting her head towards the sky and allowing the silver rays to strike against her face. "Although, it is a common comment for men to call me a dove."

"You said the night fascinates you. How so?" Emmaline lowered her chin to look at Aaron, her face dropping in puzzlement as his eyes reflected golden for a moment. It reminded her of a cat stalking its midnight prey or a dog out on a night stroll. She shook her head and laughed at her own misjudgment, knowing that it was impossible for human eyes to reflect the light in such ways. She sighed softly and hugged his arm tightly in thought. "I feel that there is so little known about the night. In the day, the sun reveals all there is to see. But at night, the shadows come out to play with our minds and fears. Take this street for example, I walk it every day to go to the tavern and I feel safe and sound. But once the moon rises, it is as if the street has changed completely. It is exciting, not knowing what may lay behind any given ally. Then again, if it were not for you I would also be frightened of what could be out there. Not that I believe in those things," she added quickly with a shy smile, not wanting Aaron to think she was a fool. "Although, I must admit I still wonder some days what could be out there."