[ Her eyebrows raise slightly while she decides what to make of that observation before finally dismissing it with a shake of her head. If they didn't share the same motel, she would be tempted to skew the truth more heavily, and keep the guys out of this until Cassian's proven himself to be trustworthy for things beyond running a hustle. ]
I try to keep my crew out of stuff like this. [ There isn't a shift in the way she carries herself, but there's a hint of caution in her tone, as though she can't quite fully mask the broad protective streak that color her relationships with each of the guys both individually and together. ]
I worked alone for a long time, kind of habit now, though– [ Smirking coyly as she lifts her glass for another drink, her eyes touch over his face before she lowers her cocktail again to finish her thought. ] I'm not working alone right now, am I? [ Charm is an easy thing to reach for, and one of the best ways to distract anyone from almost any topic. ]
[ Calling the men he had seen her a crew only confirms that they probably weren't strangers to any sort of criminal behaviour. Considering how smoothly she'd had everything planned out, considering the caution that he hears slip into her tone - there's more loyalty there than might meet the eye.
It's a good thing. At least in Cassian's eyes. There are plenty of criminals whose only priority is themselves. Whether she intends it or not, it gives him confidence to extend a little more her way than he might have done otherwise.
Even with the coy smirk that fits back onto her face like a well-used mask. With just as much ease and without so much of a pause he offers his own smirk back.]
No. Not alone. At least until we leave this dive bar that is.
[ His hand tilts. ]
You're still planning on running jobs while you're here then?
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I try to keep my crew out of stuff like this. [ There isn't a shift in the way she carries herself, but there's a hint of caution in her tone, as though she can't quite fully mask the broad protective streak that color her relationships with each of the guys both individually and together. ]
I worked alone for a long time, kind of habit now, though– [ Smirking coyly as she lifts her glass for another drink, her eyes touch over his face before she lowers her cocktail again to finish her thought. ] I'm not working alone right now, am I? [ Charm is an easy thing to reach for, and one of the best ways to distract anyone from almost any topic. ]
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It's a good thing. At least in Cassian's eyes. There are plenty of criminals whose only priority is themselves. Whether she intends it or not, it gives him confidence to extend a little more her way than he might have done otherwise.
Even with the coy smirk that fits back onto her face like a well-used mask. With just as much ease and without so much of a pause he offers his own smirk back.]
No. Not alone. At least until we leave this dive bar that is.
[ His hand tilts. ]
You're still planning on running jobs while you're here then?