[Consider her interest expertly piqued. Sharing personal secrets isn't exactly common in The Company, and she doesn't know if she should feel honored or a little disturbed that Tony is choosing to entrust one to her. Still, she nods in agreement.]
To the room, then.
[She picks up the mug in both hands as if it's a ceremonial gesture to seal the deal. He's right, though; jealousy is unfortunately common in this line of work, and it's easier to keep people in the dark than appeased.
Normally, Diana has a solid handle on her emotions and her expressions. She'd had to learn that early in life, and had perfected it after her own time in the Quarry. But hearing this--that Tony is engaged to Natasha--is more than just a shock. She's gobsmacked. Her eyes go wide, and the cup stops partway to her lips as she stills. The expression only lasts a moment or two, but it's more than she'd normally let slip here.
She regains her composure, finally taking a sip of tea as she listens to the rest of his request. Though honestly, it isn't as if she can really say no. This is an opportunity that might come up only once in her lifetime. To put her skills to use on something besides a Quarry--
--Still, she doesn't want to seem too eager. That might spoil it. But she can't hide the small smile that creeps on to her lips. Her voice is steady as she asks:]
no subject
To the room, then.
[She picks up the mug in both hands as if it's a ceremonial gesture to seal the deal. He's right, though; jealousy is unfortunately common in this line of work, and it's easier to keep people in the dark than appeased.
Normally, Diana has a solid handle on her emotions and her expressions. She'd had to learn that early in life, and had perfected it after her own time in the Quarry. But hearing this--that Tony is engaged to Natasha--is more than just a shock. She's gobsmacked. Her eyes go wide, and the cup stops partway to her lips as she stills. The expression only lasts a moment or two, but it's more than she'd normally let slip here.
She regains her composure, finally taking a sip of tea as she listens to the rest of his request. Though honestly, it isn't as if she can really say no. This is an opportunity that might come up only once in her lifetime. To put her skills to use on something besides a Quarry--
--Still, she doesn't want to seem too eager. That might spoil it. But she can't hide the small smile that creeps on to her lips. Her voice is steady as she asks:]
Do you have a theme in mind?
[Which isn't a no, but also isn't a yes.]