Names and title inspired by the Sanguine Rose item from the Elder Scrolls series.
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On the quiet sea sails the cruise ship "Eventide", and on her deck sighs an artist whose name is Rosette. Clad in white overalls she travels abroad in search to stimulate new ideas for her art. Rosette stared off into the sea, the view lighting up her mood. A little relieved she perks up and strolls around the ship with her sketchpad while relishing the sea breeze through her black, shoulder-cut hair. Turning the corner into the pool area she sits by the bar and listens to the music, pianist and guitar duet.
Rosette orders a soda and searches around the pool hoping to find something to bring her out of an artist's block. Her sketchpad open and pencil in hand, Rosette is at the ready to draw her inspiration. Nothing yet, nothing now, nothing later. Rosette's order arrives, she takes the glass, and a sip, losing her focus and slipping into relaxation. Not relaxed for long as a red-haired goddess, in uniformed red bikini top and long flowing skirt entered the area.
Rosette looks at the scarlet lady with focused intent. She tries to remember each and every detail of her target's body while sketching her outline. Nearly stalking her, Rosette almost completes the task without relent. The scarlet lady notices Rosette and stops to return a smile. Rosette freezes with regret, she quickly thinks of ways to repent.
The scarlet lady is intrigued and walks in Rosette's direction. Rosette herself sets away her sketching material and calmly drinks her soda. The scarlet lady stays on path until she takes a seat next to Rosette and strikes up a conversation. She introduces herself as Guinne, a businesswoman on leave from work. Rosette nervously chats with Guinne, apologizing for staring at her and to express her admiration.
Guinne takes the sketchpad and ganders at the drawing of herself. She is overwhelmed with marvel, intrigue, and other emotions unable to be described. Guinne inquires if Rosette could make one for her, complete with color, offering to pay her an amount equal to her liking of the art. Rosette's eyes widen and smiles with joy, making sure she had soda and not a drink to be imbibed. Rosette, without hesitating, surrendered to any conditions that Guinne would propose to return the favor.
Guinne's eyes sparkled, her attention and intrigue now directed at the artist who made the drawing. She decides to leave the payment for later until she has what she requested for. Guinne motions for the artist to follow, despite excitement Rosette does so without sprawling. Through the halls of the ship the two walk to Guinne's cabin for modeling trial. To Rosette's surprise that the cabin was more of a luxury suite compared to her one-bed boarding.
Rosette came back into focus again and surveyed the room. She sees the carved hard-wood table and has Guinne lean against it while looking to the side. The scene was magic to Rosette's eyes. Pulling out her materials Rosette looks and captures her model's luster-like image into paper with sketching stride. Guinne becomes more and more eager with each passing minute as Rosette slows down her hand to a finishing stop.
Rosette takes a seat and reviews her drawing while Guinne walks over to see the accomplishment. Marveling at the artist's skill Guinne places her hands on Rosette's shoulders and expresses her praise and gratitude. Rosette thanks her model and asks if she could return the favor with more than just a compliment. Guinne suddenly and smoothly slides her hands down Rosette's chest and gives her a light kiss on the neck. Rosette knew what Guinne's advancing hands meant.