6-196: Administration Bureau Executive Conference Facility
He makes a moue with his lips at the slap, “but then it wouldn’t have been a surprise.”
He continues, “I think your unprepared reaction was quite effective.”
He takes a bite of food and looks around, taking the opportunity to note who is present now the entrance attention is off.
He notes someone across the room near a couch, glances at Lia, “I must speak to Teo at some point before the end of the night.”
The entrance sting sounds and a swarthy, muscular young man dressed in loud clothes and gold chains appears alone in the doorway, attracting some attention around the room.
Aston says, “Panchas Tog, Private Junior Secretary to Governor Haugh. Here to be fawned over in the pursuit of the Governor’s ear.”
His comment regarding her reaction will get another, firmer slap before she smiles.
“Who needs to fawn? I’m quite good at fawning if you need assistance…”