She's One of Them! [Arianda/Sora]

Arianda couldn't help but smile a tiny bit as Sora started to talk quite normally. This fear of his was either really just of women, or it was something far deeper than just an idle fear of women. The demon listened to him, and frankly could not blame him for the amount he refused to look in her eyes and continued to try and hide himself, in a sense. Meanwhile, Arianda stared directly into her eyes with an unblinking focus, her silver eyes penetrating through Sora as if with x-ray vision. Eventually, the demon leaned forward, interlacing her fingers as she placed her arms upon the table, resting upon her elbows, the demon held her hands in front of her as she looked towards Sora with all the concentration and intensity of someone examining a patient.

"Whether your feelings are correct or not, and unfortunately they are a bit too accurate even for my liking, that doesn't mean you should simply give up. However, I can't blame you for being in fear of woman who will not treat you correctly. It's a genuine problem in this day and age..."

Arianda continued to look at Sora for a few more moments before the demon couldn't help but grin at his final comment, moving her hands to rest on the table once again; grinning a tiny bit more as she looked upon the man before her. He really was quite keen, especially given the lack of demons in the world as of late. She couldn't help but chuckle softly as she raised up a hand, her features changing before Sora's eyes until what seemed like a different woman, but obviously still Ari sat before him; with a tail... and horns.

"Sheesh, that obvious huh~? No point in lying to ya. But, I've stopped caring about what others think about me. It's not worthwhile garnering attention and approval from those who don't matter. But, back to you, Sora."

Arianda's tail flicked in minor annoyance as she looked at the man before him. Perhaps he had once been crushed by one of the women he described, and there definitely seemed to be a certain reluctance floating about him; and Arianda couldn't help but notice how he always avoided her gaze. It was like he was doing the best to avoid her attention so he needn't talk with her at all. His fear maybe wasn't so easily pin-pointed as just scared of women.

"How could I help indeed? Frankly speaking, I'd probably just be making it up as I go. However, I'm afraid your reluctant attitude also draws women too. I could offer magical methods, or even just to knock around inside your brain until I find the problem and strangle it. However, would either of those provide you with the experience you needed to prevent relapse? No. What you need is honest to goodness time with a woman. Just talking. Let yourself relax. You don't have to trust her, shit you don't have to trust me; I have done nothing to deserve it. But, why live in fear of the unknown? Life is too short to be afraid of something like women. Death? Sure. That's just normal. But why fear the opposite gender just because of mistrust, rejection, and because they could vilify you on social media? There are worse things..."

The demon gave a small shrug before she gave Sora a tiny grin. She could see some honest potential in this man, if he could just get over his fears. Besides... it wasn't worth being afraid of women. Find the gem in life that actually loves you, and not some bimbo who just wants money.

"The best way I can help, frankly, is simply just spending more time with you. You need to get used to talking to a woman. And, because I can change how I look, I can easily make it so you're talking to different women. Otherwise, we could figure out a more physical method that would involve getting your ass beat by a woman to see if you could push past your fear and fight back~ I leave the choice up to you, Sora. Because you should not feel okay with the idea that you are so scared of women you can't talk to them. NEVER live in fear... Shit ain't worth it."

Frankly speaking, there was nothing to really characterize or even correct this entire moment. Sora, having foolishly said something rather... Well... difficult seemed to have resulted in the entire situation they were in. Many people indeed had started to look upon the weird woman who had horns and a tail; sitting across from Sora. Sora, meanwhile, had to endure every single second of Ari's misunderstanding, and his lack of proper clarification that caused this entire situation. Not only was he dealing with a woman, but he was dealing with a demon woman. Frankly speaking, Arianda thought he was doing great already! He was talking to her, even if she had now just surprised him shitless! However, his admonishment to his previous statement of "Your kind" was quite enlightening!

He meant women.

Arianda couldn't help herself. She snickered, giggled, and soon burst out laughing in full merriment as she rolled forwards a tiny bit, laughing her ass off the whole while. He had absolutely no idea Ari was a demon, not at least she kinda revealed herself at least! The look on his face, the sheer air of the situation itself, Arianda couldn't help herself. So, she laughed. She laughed so hard that her eyes swiftly leaked tears of mirth, her arms wrapped around her stomach as it began to sting a tiny bit from the convulsions of her diaphragm. Eventually, through a torrent of giggles and chuckles, the demon was able to relax herself enough to wipe her eyes free from tears and give Sora a kind look. Still the same woman, just... ya know. Different looking! Could be worse.

"Heh... Sorry about that, I thought you knew enough about, as you so brazenly put it, 'my kind' that you had figured me out! When, in fact, it was a complete misunderstanding~ Ah, dear. Lesson one, never say 'my kind' to a woman, you'll get slapped~"

Arianda couldn't help but let out a few more chortles before she finally restored enough of her composure to sit up straighter; and especially to stop laughing at Sora. It may help him a bit better now, funnily enough, to know that Arianda was a demon. After all, demons could do some very odd things... and Arianda just happened to be a particular expert on emotions.

"So, Sora, with that little accidental surprise out of the way, what do you say? If you can talk to a demon woman, you'll be able to talk to any woman. Just need some time and practice~"

Sora really was an interesting man. One second, wondering why Arianda had not slapped him and then cowering when he thought she would because he suggested it. Really, he was hopeless, wasn't he? Arianda simply let out a tiny sigh and, instead of slapping him, reached out and gently gave him a pat on the cheek.

"Take a breath, relax a bit Sora. I'm not going to slap you unless you've earned it, and you have done nothing to earn a slap. Like I said before, you need to stop living your life in fear of the opposite sex. It's hopelessly sad to be scared of women when there are some who might like you!"

Arianda shook her head gently. As the waiter returned with their drinks and food, likely staring at Arianda for longer than was polite, Arianda gave them a warm smile and a warm thanks before they departed and Arianda briefly turned her attentions to her food and drink... Emphasis on briefly. Because Sora soon said something that made the demon giggle softly.

"What~? Would you rather take me somewhere else to talk, Sora~? Quite bold, we're only having dinner~ Don't be so scared, no one's gonna hurt you~ You're perfectly safe with me. Just take deep breaths and relax, okay? Nice and slow... maybe try to eat your food and don't think too much about the situation."

Arianda smiled at him before reaching over and ruffling his hair, looking into his eyes carefully. He really did need to work on his people skills, and having an honest talk with a demon would likely be the best thing for him.

"Don't think so much about me being a woman, okay? You're gonna be alright, Sora. Just start talking, breathe, and you'll do just fine."

Frankly speaking, Arianda could understand why Sora had so many problems with women. Frankly speaking, the way he acted was adorable in a relatively detached way. He most certainly didn't mean to do it, but Arianda couldn't help but notice how adorable he was acting. Especially due to his, well, everything. His mannerisms, the way he did everything, and even when Sora stood up and yelled she could only grin and chuckle. Goodness! He was going to be a tough one. However, Arianda had a feeling if Sora could just overcome some of his initial problems, he may actually prove to be quite a good man; well, that was Ari's hope at least. This fear for women... He really was doomed.

"Beautiful or not, ridiculous or not, that doesn't mean you can just stop trying~ At least take those deep breaths when you find yourself getting scared, riled up, or otherwise compromised. Again, you'll do just fine. And, well, if you're too worried about me being a woman, then just talk to me and control your breathing~"

Arianda gave Sora a warm smile before she returned to her food, giving very little shits at the looks the two people were drawing from others; and especially whatever else Ari may be attracting just based on her appearance alone. Race notwithstanding, she did have a LOT of blue upon her.

"Tell me, Sora... How is your life as a Shinigami? Do you work for the Gotei United~?"