[Something about that remark chips just a little bit of the ice away, and she smiles in return, a knowing smile that says she's fully aware there's a game to be played here. Compliments rarely came without some sort of price, though flattery was always appreciated.]

And here I thought I was the only one who'd noticed.

[The ones who were decent? Either they considered her a second choice or they found some other way to slip away.]

Rachel. [She doesn't give him a last name. He shouldn't need it, in her opinion. Everyone knows the Michaels family.] I don't believe I've had the pleasure. Where have you been hiding away?