6-277: Administration Bureau Executive Conference Facility
Lia has a sense that Aston is really listening to her while she speaks, and when she finishes he is clearly processing her words with a a thoughtful frown on his face.
Vizier Farbello allows him some uninterrupted time to do that, and then almost in a whisper observes, “Good question…
“Think on what I said, Undercrat Grade 3 Aston Ziegler-Sim-Carrow-Narw. If you wish to take up my dare, feel free to make an appointment for a chat over coffee in a dekaCycle.”
He turns to Lia, studies her for a moment, “It has been a genuine pleasure to meet you, Emerald. Do look me up the next time you pass through Mundo Zargo, if I may make that assumption that you are not local.
“Now, excuse me, those stuffed peppers look fascinating.”
He turns his back on them both, and ambles away along the buffet table like a rat sniffing for crumbs.
Aston watches him go, then huffs out under his breath, “Naki’s balls…”
When he’s saying goodbye, she will give him a genuine smile and extend her hand. If he accepts the handshake, he will find one of Winta’s cards concealed in it.
She will also watch him go before looking back at Aston. She keeps her distance.
“I’m afraid that was my fault…”