004 -- voice;

[jilt]

[ there's the rustling of fabric, and a breath before irene speaks. she's tapping something against her palm as she does, a steady counterrhythm to her words.]

So it seems we've managed to get through a jump without any unfortunate mishaps. What a lovely change of pace.

Comments

[romanticism]

All the same, your point stands. It is pleasant change.

[jilt]

Let's hope it stays quiet, shall we? I could do with a bit of relaxation.

[romanticism]

I'm sure we all could, though personally I'm not going to risk holding my breath.

[jilt]

Rather pessimistic of you, isn't it?

[romanticism]

I could say much worse if I put my mind to it. [ He smiles, though, genuinely enough. ] My fingers are crossed instead.

[jilt]

Could you now? Perhaps one day I'll put that to the test.

[romanticism]

[ He laughs, quietly. ]

If that's the sort of thing you want to hear, Miss Adler.

[jilt]

I'll stop you if you begin to bore me, I promise.

[romanticism]

What a relief! I'm glad I can count on your honesty.

[jilt]

I'm always honest.

[ except for when she lies, of course. ]