"God will provide?" he offers, without much hope it will change the set of her shoulders. But it's fine, he's been through this already with Alec. "Now that you mention it, there is one thing I like to collect. And you, a rare Nine Houses native, may be uniquely qualified to assist me."
He drums his fingers on the table as though weighing his price. Really draws it out. The waiter continues to watch them in vacant, cheerful silence.
"Two good bone jokes for the meal and the cheesecake. That's the deal."
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"God will provide?" he offers, without much hope it will change the set of her shoulders. But it's fine, he's been through this already with Alec. "Now that you mention it, there is one thing I like to collect. And you, a rare Nine Houses native, may be uniquely qualified to assist me."
He drums his fingers on the table as though weighing his price. Really draws it out. The waiter continues to watch them in vacant, cheerful silence.
"Two good bone jokes for the meal and the cheesecake. That's the deal."