Life we once knew

He nodded. "I will after I finish my jobs."

"Mm, you been busy?"

"Much more than usual." He nodded.

"Thats great, you'll be able to expand soon then."

He nodded. "Can't wait."

"Good, good." She hummed, looking to the side when a rough looking man walked in and made some derogatory comments in her direction. Simply rolling her eyes in response.

"Do you get that a lot?" He asked.

"Just some business from last night whom was angry over having to pay me, as if it is my fault he didn't last long enough for me to even take my clothes off." She shruggef

He smirked softly. "You deserve better you know."

"I could have it worse, I live comfortably like this."

"Fair enough."

"Better live comfortably and sacrifice my dignity a few times rather risk starving, or degrade myself to being no better than a slave for some rich family."

He nodded. "Fair enough."

"Thats your favourite phrase,"

He nodded. "I know."

Lottie just laughed quietly.

He smiled softly.

Lottie was silent then, watching everyone

"And by the way you can call me Klaus." He told her. "Everyone else. Does."

"Mm, I prefer Nik."

"Okay then."

"Besides, Nik, is there a reason you are showing particular interest in my nighttime business?"

"Nope."

"Mm, very well." She laughed

"And that love seems to be your favourite words."