She snickers huskily as he compares the scent with her personality. When he steps back, she opens her eyes and then her mouth, ready to make a teasing remark in return.

His hesitation and the slant of his eyes still her tongue, however, and when she realizes what's caught his attention her heart skips a beat.

Her hand goes to cover the scar, but she covers his hand instead.






"I should throw somethin' on. My robe..."

She swallows, shaking her head as if to clear away the cobwebs, and takes a step back to reach for the door.

"'Scuse me a minute?"