Zorat studied Erica's expression as he took off his shirt.
It was obvious that she liked what she saw, which would mean she now most definitely would consider him a 'hot dude', even if she didn't before. For all the good that does.
If Zorat was being honest, he just wanted to get the whole thing over with because it seemed this girl Erica, was high maintenance and wasn't even exactly sure what she desired.
Zorat had a lot of experience with his power, so he knew some desires weren't just at the surface level, and were a composition of multiple facets, just like what was going on with Erica.
Yet, Zorat wouldn't give up, not when a divine authority rune fragment was on the line. Being who he was, he would do all it takes to explore every facet until he finds the one that works.
Erica gently unfurled her woolen shirt from the briefs of her short leather skirt before bringing them over her head and tossing them on the bed shyly.
