[ cntd ]

[ The enthusiasm is admirable maybe, and it's not like she hasn't walked into more than one room in this place she wanted to turn and run right back out of - but, run where, exactly? Still, he's agreeing, and that's a little more important than privately mulling over the lack of real escape options available to her or any of the other guests. Roche's offered arm is enough to pull her from her thoughts, and she pops the second candy in her mouth freeing her hand up to loop her arm through his. ]

I like drinking at Red Cardinal. [ Nobody bothers her, and the drinks are strong, the fact that it seems like one of the least horny places in the casino is a happy bonus - usually. ] Work for you?

[ Considering she's already ushering them towards the exit, not quite aware that the flush slowly starting to work its way over her body is more due to the candy than the thrill of escape - hopefully, it works for him. ]

Glad you didn't want to stay either. If I had to make pleasant conversation with a stranger without a good drink again... [ This is more her speed, those icebreaker questions at the speed dating tables almost drove her crazy from the inanity. ]