Invite (2)
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After those words left Evan's lips. Atalion stared at the young man before him for a while and then sighed heavily as the realization of what he had said to Evan dawned on him.

He adjusted nervously on his chair as a way to keep himself composed before the silent man before him. Evan on noticing Atalion's gaze smirked slightly as his head titled sideways.

"You appear to be angry about something," He muttered and then shook his head after, "It doesn't have anything to do with me. We already got a deal, right?" He asked and Atalion's head slowly moved up and down to a indicate a nod.

"If that's all...I must excuse myself. I have something important to take care of," Evan said as he got up, ready to leave.

"Wait,"

Evan stopped slightly and then turned towards Atalion with a slight frown on his face.

"We don't have a date yet," He took out something from his pocket and placed it on the table for Evan to see what it was. Evan's brows raised up slightly as a smile curled it's way towar
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