Bhama Sublino // d1 // cbd 2 // fin

"Step inside!" her voice calls, smooth and inviting. Her lips, cherry red with paint, spread into a soothing smile. Dark eyes beckon, so welcoming you might just fall into them. She grabs your hand, soft fingers wrapping around yours and leading you inside the shop. She points out the wares, making sure to cast a few glances your way. Her hand moves, resting on your forearm resting on the clean white of your uniform. She smells like strawberries and jasmine. You blink trying to follow her rhythmic voice, a look peers through dark lashes and you feel your ears grow hot.

A quick whisper, another soft smile. She presses a warm cup into your hand. Coffee for a hardworking officer like yourself.

She sits at the counter, listening to you talk while you sip your coffee. Her eyes are wide as you describe raiding an illegal weapons trade.

"You're so brave!" she gasps, her fingers brushing your uniform again. Her eyes flicker to the window behind you where a cousin gives a single. The goods have been moved.

She walks around the counter, her work dress swishing around her knees. Another easy smile graces her lips, a smile that you can't help but return.

Before you know it you're back in the doorway of the shop, your coffee cup in her hand being escorted back into the street.

She leans forward, placing a soft kiss on your cheek. Enough to feel it, but not enough to smudge her lipstick.

"Thank you so much for keeping our district safe."