Oh he was. He had the right combination of pouring drinks, socializing, providing a good time and defending those under his roof. [It was easy to talk about himself in the third person, like that man was someone else. Perhaps it wasn't so far from the truth these days.

He shrugged his shoulders, letting her decide on her own schedule. She might commit to multiple days and then after day one of soreness, reconsider it all.] How about we try it out once or twice and see if I'm the right kind of teacher for you? Everyone learns differently after all.

[His fingers caressed the curve of her earlobe as he tucked the hair and then withdrew afterwards. He offered a wink at her as he sat back in the booth seat, his movements slow and careful to not shove the table too much at her as the food arrived, and he surveyed their bounty. Huh, portions were bigger than expected. Oh well, nothing would go to waste.]

Remember the deal also requires us to be subjected to the whims of the community. I expect a lot of wise-ass comments should we fail and need to appeal to them for suggestion.