What's up, doc? [Rina!]

[Rhi-Rhi]

"Oh, sure, if they're tied up and that's all they can do," Ari said with a laugh. "I'd still expect some squirmin', moanin', and dirty talk. But really, what can I say? I'm a giver. Ever been tied up and just let someone have their way with ya? It makes everything all intense."

[Anonymous]

Rook turned to glance at Ari, "Is there a reason you're still here?"

[Rhi-Rhi]

"Yeah. 'Cause I came here for services and I ain't been serviced."

[Anonymous]

That did it. Rook whirled around, gripping a scalpel in his fist, eyes narrowed angerly, "Get out! I have told you before, this is a doctor's office. I am not a whore or a drug dealer!"

[Rhi-Rhi]

Ari held up his hands with a laugh. "Alright, alright, doc. Don't gotta get all edgy. Ya should really relax."

[Anonymous]

"Out." Rook glared at Ari. He really should just stop providing the little shit service. The only reason he still did was the fact he charged Ari even more than most people and he liked Ben.

[Rhi-Rhi]

"Alright, doc, alright. Don't strain somethin', now. Ain't good for your health."

Flashing Rook a shit-eating grin, Ari headed out of the room and to the receptionist's desk.

[Anonymous]

Lacey looked up and frowned at Ari, "You really shouldn't make him so mad. How will you be paying your bill today?"

[Rhi-Rhi]

Ari shrugged. "Hey, I didn't do anything. He's just a little oversensitive--and has some violent tendencies that are kinda hot, not gonna lie," he added with a grin.

Pulling out the scalpel like that...Ari wasn't gonna lie, it was kind of exciting. Dude could probably be a tiger in bed.

Leaning his arms on the counter (which gave him a nice view down Lacey's top), he smiled at her. "How much do I owe?"

[Anonymous]

Lacey debated for a moment, then decided that Ari could have an eyeful if he wanted. Though that was all he was getting. She held out one perfectly manicured hand, "He's way too good for you. And you owe 1300 credits please."

[Rhi-Rhi]

"Thirteen hundred?" Shiiiiiit. The price he paid for privacy and no paper trail...that hurt more than the damned bullet had.

Still smiling down at Lacey, having successfully managed to keep from wincing, he took her hand in his and stroked her skin with his fingers. "Aw, baby, that's harsh. Don'tcha got a discount for regulars? Or, y'know...alternative payment plans?" he asked, looking pointedly at her breasts and then back up.

[Anonymous]

Lacey batted her eyes up at Ari, "Oh gosh! I've never had some smooth talking pirate try and suggest his penis is worth a lot of money! Whatever will I do?"

[Rhi-Rhi]

"Fuck me?" Ari suggested with a grin, and kissed her knuckles.

[Anonymous]

"Not a chance." Lacey turned her hand back over, palm up, "Thirteen hundred please." She then gave him her customer service smile. The one that says I-don't-find-you-cute-just-give-me-the-damn-money.

[Rhi-Rhi]

Damn. She was a tough one, she was.

With a wistful sigh, Ari passed over the proper amount. "For you, 'm'dear, anything," he said.

[Anonymous]

Lacey batted her pretty eyes again, "How about you don't piss off the doctor next time you're in?"

[Rhi-Rhi]

"Don't worry about it, toots," Ari said with a wink. "Me 'n' the doctor, we're tight. He's just burstin' at the seams with sexual tension, is all."

[Anonymous]

Lacey rolled her eyes and went back to her computer terminal, done with their conversation. Talking only encouraged him.

[Rhi-Rhi]

Ouch. That was just cold. Oh well, he had things to do, people to see, people to do, all that fun stuff, so he didn't fight it. Besides, this had already been one hell of an expensive visit.

"Fine, fine. Get back to your life-saving and shit. I'll be thinkin' of ya, lovely."

And with that, Ari blew Lacey a kiss and turned, heading out the door.