[Lara smiled down into Felicia's eyes, her own cheeks a little warmer at the compliment. Another sip of her highball, and she laughs.]

I somehow doubt that's quite the truth, love. I'm not as interesting as all that. [There was plenty about the other woman to be intrigued by, and not just the frilly outfit and that sweet face. How she processed the world around her, that was sure to be interesting, as was how she responded to flattery. People were always fascinating puzzles, even if she wasn't the most sociable, herself. And there was the matter of the goal here, to help this poor dear however she could while avoiding a scene in the bar.]

So at the risk of sounding too forward...would you like to come home with me and see how intriguing we can find one another? I promise you'll find something you like, even if it's just a book or two and a nice fire.