[ it's tempting, it really is, and maybe she's a little more inclined to want to throw herself into something else on the heels of being so soundly rejected by her long-time beau. being thrown out like she's of equal importance with the trash bags on the sidewalk, with the front door slammed in her face. being wanted, even on the level of not-so-honorable professional achievement, still feels like being wanted. ]

Mmm. I'm listenin'.

[ she tilts her head, letting it loll against the curve of her shoulder, and she hasn't slipped her hand free of his yet, maintaining that continuous caress of fingertips, a touch that invigorates her just as much even in its subtlety. it's way more covert than her usual PDA, but that kind of makes it more exciting, right? ]

Who, Jay? Jason? Whatever his name is? [ she glances up again with a firm shake, big enough to make her earrings sway even though she doesn't have her pigtails along with them right now. ] First time we met was on the moon, but...

[ realization dawns and she clutches at hook's hand suddenly, fingers digging in a firmer grip. ] He did start actin' kinda weird soon as I introduced myself. I just remembered. Told him what my name was and he just... turned around and walked off.