What, you didn't cozy up to me enough before? [ She rolls her eyes--flattery is going to get him nowhere. Or perceived flattery isn't. Except it has, continuously, because Milla's a sucker for compliments, even if she doesn't feel like they're entirely warranted all of the time.

Only pet the cat when it lets you etc etc. ] I'm just saying she's--you know. [ Amazing? Wonderful? Better than her in every way, why the hell would anyone sincerely prefer her over her prime counterpart after they met her?

Elle aside. Elle... Kids just get attached too easily to one thing, and Elle in particular is the most stubborn brat she's ever met. It makes sense for her. Anyone else in their right mind, though.

Anyone... else... she stares at Ludger, contemplating it, but--no, she doesn't want to know. She doesn't! She really

honestly

doesn't. ] Anyway, that's that. Happy with your bribed information?