Is it that obvious?

Dave grinned "Is it that obvious?"

The man chuckled. "Hell, yes! You're putting off new fish vibes like you wouldn't believe. Half the people in the room are waiting to make their move."

Dave resisted the temptation to look around and took a gulp from his beer instead. "Including you?"

"Me? Of course not - I already made my move."

Dave looked up in surprise to see the man grinning and then bursting out laughing.

"My god, you should see your face!" His laugh was infectious and Dave started laughing too.

"But seriously, what the heck are you doing in here if you're not looking for some fun?"

Dave shrugged, and then considered. The guy seemed pretty solid, so maybe he could take a chance. Leaning in closer, he explained the bet to him.

The stranger nodded. "Ok, got it, so the only reason you're here is that you lost a bet? Damn, you must really hate guys like me."

"No, no, that's not it at all." The stranger held up one hand, "No, no, that's OK. I get it. People who are sexually unadventurous often make assumptions about people who are more comfortable with it."

"Hey, I'm not unadventurous, I just just don't like ... I mean, I like .... look, I like women OK?"

"Oh that's painfully obvious. But, and bear with me here, what would you do if your girlfriend was into this sort of thing?"

"Like what?"

"Oh, you know, leather, rubber, bondage, domination... the basic stuff."

Dave tried to imagine one of the girls he'd dated being into any of that. "I don't think that's very likely."

The man laughed. "I think you'd be surprised. There are a lot of ladies who enjoy some kink. Maybe one day you'll meet one. And then what will you do?"

Dave thought about it. "I guess it's possible. Not sure what I'd do really."

"It's probably just as well that it never happens then. I doubt you could cope with it. Takes a man with some serious fibre to play in this world."

"Fibre? you mean strength?" Dave laughed scornfully. "I think you'll find I've got more 'fibre' than anyone here."

"Really?" The man leaned forward with a predatory smile on his face. "Care to bet on that?"