"Oh, I agree there." Luce sighs, shaking her head and staring at the door as well. You never know- after an event like that, who's to say she's not listening in or something silly? "Poor dear holds grudges, too. Not good for her health."

Doctor's little lapse of thought is brushed off, because they're all tired, and he's always been an odd duck. His question makes her laugh.

"Oh, no. Maybe it will change in the future, but I'm afraid besides his impeccable manners in returning a lady's handkerchief, he's not to my tastes." She tilts her head with a smile.

"Besides, I'm dating someone already."