>>47983390>>47983416>look up from your steak and fries at your date>Serperior had coiled a vine under the bell of her water glass>occasionally taking a drink>but she had no plate"Are you sure you don't want anything? Especially since you were so insistent on treating."
>she laughs softly, very cute>"Quite positive, Anon. I'm on a... well, I suppose you could call it a version of the paleo diet, only not as human-centric.">she freezes and offers an apologetic smile>"Er, I hope that doesn't offend? Some humans don't like species being pointed out.">shake your head"No, not at all. Kinda like it, actually. But I refuse to be selfish about this: I'll pay for your meal when you have it, and keep you company throughout."
>she looks surprised>a light blush appears on her cheeks>"I- very well. A gentleman to the last, I suppose.">her tail idly brushes the Pokeball necklace she wears around her neck>>an hour later>she invited you into her home>somewhat sparse>she did say she prefers to spend time outside>her couch is rather nice>"For when I have human friends over. We cannot all be comfortable in a coil on a cushion.""I envy you for that, I think. You looked very cozy, laying like that."
>"And I was. Perhaps I can sate that envy.">she slithers across your lap>around your back>around again>up in a few loops, binding you lightly in her verdant coils>"And how comfortable are this snake's coils?">her voice carries a hint of a laugh"Well, I'll just say I've no idea how you've wound up partnerless for so long. You're socially and physically pleasant to be around."
>you wiggle your arms slightly and chuckle"Or, uh, to have around me, as the case may be."
>she titters>"Rather apt phrasing, Anon. Do you recall your promise at the restaurant?">nod>"Well... my dinner is, like snakes of long past, live prey.">"You." 