Jade

It was the 15th and every 15th Chris set out to find release. Once a month was really all he needed to keep focused and sane. And of course he paid for it- his few relationships had been disastrous and he realized it was simply easier to see Michel or Annabeth and simply have it done with. No one fancied there were feelings, no one expected dates or other comings together which were so terribly inconvenient. No, his arrangement suited him well.

And so the 15th he called Moulin with his newfound information that he could have his escort come to his home. Even better. Even better. But as he was about to ask for Michel he found himself asking for Jade instead. He'd quite like the young man who had challenged him a bit. In fact, Chris's thoughts had been cast to that memory a few times. Yes, Jade would do.

And so he was ready Friday night with a pot of tea and a freshly made bed.