14th of Summer, 513AV.
The songs of softly played harps echoed throughout the first floor, giving the various dancers a seductive beat to move to. Various customers moved awkwardly about, some of them new to the scene in front of them, some of them veterans of the business. A few men would only go to the dancers, happy to sit in front of them for hours on end. Some had a specific man or woman they liked, and would request a private session with them. There were some who even came just for the music of the day, losing themselves in the softly played songs. The scent of perfume was flowing through the air, delicate enough to be enticing without being overpowering. The nearby bar was busy with quite bustle, keeping bellies full while eyes wandered.
Matthew would normally be upstairs, but he had been given a break. The man seemed to have endless stamina, having catered to multiple clients throughout the day. He was a different kind of good-looking than most of the men that were a part of the Herald, and apparently this was good. He was a "beautiful" kind of handsome, with an aura of calm confidence that could almost be felt from him. He was graceful and quite, and somehow had a sense of humor without actually trying.
Or at least, they had thought his resume was a clever joke. He had seemed rather serious and enthusiastic about it though.
His white shirt was open and loose around the shoulders, showing off a thin strip of shining tanned flesh. The definition was obvious, and the way the beads of sweat dripped from it drew more than a few eyes. His hair was a bit damp as well, and his breath came just a bit short, speaking volumes of the work he had done today. They usually had a break. He, however, had gone back-to-back. He didn't seem particularly proud of it, being oddly business-like about the whole thing. These oddities all added up to help the whispers churn. If he was aware of this, he didn't make it obvious. He leaned back in the plush love seat, the definition of his hips peeking up above his simple black britches. A gold belt tattoo held tight to the lines, a rather bold mockery of Yahal. A holy symbol of that same God was dangling from his neck as well.
He was holding a harp he had managed to borrow from one of the musicians who was also taking a break, and he absentmindedly watched the surrounding crowd, keeping an eye out for both potential customers and excellent employees. He plucked at the harp distractedly, wanting to learn, but not having the focus to apply right at the moment. He had other things on his mind.