[ well, she'd gotten something out of lying, at least. his last name, and even though it sounds just as ridiculous as his first (even more ridiculous when coupled with his first) and she's not sure it's real, it means easier conducted background checks - which are going to be a must if they keep running into each other. twice is just a coincidence, of course, and she shouldn't be hoping for more coincidences, but now it's at least an option.
the politely interested expressions stays fixed as she nods at his words. right, yes, we met at a party, nod nod; and right, yes, enjoy the strawberry nod nod nod and a pinched, internally screaming sort of smile.
lydia readjusts, ruffles herself, and when her plate of snacks and bubbly champagne are well balanced, she makes to brush past him. but not without a flick of aforementioned strawberry blond hair, and a chiding; ] That's no better than 'Red'.
no subject
the politely interested expressions stays fixed as she nods at his words. right, yes, we met at a party, nod nod; and right, yes, enjoy the strawberry nod nod nod and a pinched, internally screaming sort of smile.
lydia readjusts, ruffles herself, and when her plate of snacks and bubbly champagne are well balanced, she makes to brush past him. but not without a flick of aforementioned strawberry blond hair, and a chiding; ] That's no better than 'Red'.