[i] Desmond almost responded with a snarky and insulting comment, just because he could. Who told this girl that he cared at all? [/i] [quote]You're too much like Durzo, you know that? Stop being a jackass for once and compliment her. She looks like she could use one.[/quote] [i] Desmond hesitated and eyed the girl up and down, plastering that trademark half smirk on his face; like he was in on a joke you weren't. It was devious and mischievous and interesting as all hell.[/i] "Your hair is beautiful." [i] He said quietly, his voice a ghostly whisper that was even more appealing to the ear than if he'd spoken it loudly. He wasn't lying either..the shade of black was only rivaled by the shadows dancing across the courtyard, a tone of darkness Desmond was old friends with. [/i]