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Chapter 23
Elusive Girl
(My name is Later!)
… The night brings relief in the hearts of Karin and Aethyta. That kind of consolation, so deep and intense that, only love can give. Sleep comes benevolent, dissolving the contours of every pain, wrapping them both, like a warm blanket.
... Liara wakes up early. She has still a bit queasy the morning, every now and then. At the moment, she cannot eat. When Liara feels her baby girl, who moving inside her, she is filled with a good mood! Her expression disperses wonder all around the room. Liara's smile grows too great, and no other sensation, it never seemed to her so extraordinary like this.
She cannot wait until this baby to be born! To hold her into her arms, to see her little lovely face. Liara has the distinct impression that, she will look like Shepard. Liara supposes she will be beautiful! She is hoping with the intensity of all her love that, Shepard will soon find the strength to come back. Liara is badly in need of her, to share every wonderful moment, and unique ones, together with Shepard.
They will finally have a family, a home and a whole lifetime together all for themselves! Liara's heart skips several beats, at the mere thought. Then, it restarts quickly in the chest, as she looks at Shepard, who is still motionless, in her white bed. She kisses her tenderly, before on the hair, then on her lips, and is smiling.
When Liara sits down, someone else is already listening. She knows it for a long time! There is a slight disturbance in her omni-tool. A minimal vibration, almost unnoticeable, which occurs every time that, the communicator in the Karin's room is turned on.
Since Karin has had this strange flu months ago, everybody started to become mysterious. Miranda, the Admiral Hackett, and the same Karin! It is all too obvious that, everybody is hiding something. However, Liara does not have time to find out what it is.
She suspects it has something to do with Shepard, though no one let slip the slightest clue so far. Liara has complete faith in Karin. She has always been a very dear friend, and since Shepard is sick, she feels closer than ever. The same goes for Miranda, with whom, she feels every day more fond. Liara is sure that, none of them could ever harm her! On the other hand, she does not want to be distracted. She has to take care of Shepard. There is nothing more important in her life. For this reason, she decided that will continue to turn a blind eye, by trusting them!
… The Liara's hand, tightens to the Shepard's one, in the usual way. No fear transpires from her voice. Only sweetness fills the air, along with her tender greeting …
L: Hello, my Star, where were we? Ah, yes, we had just saved the Citadel, and the Council, too!
Oh, Goddess! What was a very intense period! We had to recover more resources as possible, and the Admiral Hackett put us so many important assignments. Even my activity as Shadow Broker was more challenging than ever! I could not afford to neglect any trail, and not even the smallest asset.
I got regular updates from my Agents, and the number of things to be planned, of data to be processed was endless. So, I rushed around, literally just like a blue-arsed fly! When we were not on a mission, I spent all my time locked in my cabin, working hard, suppressed by my sense of responsibility.
The galaxy was trembling under the blows of the enemy. An increasing number of Planets and Colonies, were invaded and swept away by the Reapers, every day ... the survivors turned into monsters! I was oppressed by the great urgency to be able to stop the carnage! I prayed to find any way to limit the damage, to seek aid, to gain solutions, and every possible support, in building the Crucible. I felt compelled to devote all my time to these urgent needs!
… When the door opened, I was absorbed in my terminal. I greeted you inattentively, without even looking up …
L: Shepard.
You came in quietly, putting something on the nightstand. Only when I heard the noise of the wine that filled the glass, I realized that you were preparing some drinks. I didn't sleep for 18 hours, and I had not eaten all day. Nevertheless, I was in the middle of a very delicate update, and I could not stop, or to risk, losing my concentration.
I felt your arm wrap me at the waist, while you gently pressed your body against my back. Your lips lingered on my neck, as you kindly handed me the glass. Your seductive voice nicely slipping along my senses, secretly diverting my attention from the data, as you whispered to me with sensuality ...
S: I love you! The crew is on leave, back on the Citadel, and ... I miss you so much! I propose a toast, and ... a special moment, just for the two of us!
My hands never stopped to run on the keyboard, while my heart was beginning to confuse itself in the fast pace of yours. I felt terribly guilty, while I had to force myself not to lose my concentration! Unfortunately, it already happened several times in recent days that, we had given up our time together because of me! My embarrassed tone disappointed your expectations once again. My sorrow enormously increased, as with somber voice, I said ...
L: Shepard! I am sorry ... I'm in a very delicate moment! I can't stop even for a second ... maybe ... later!?
I felt your body stiffen against my back, while you put the glass down next to the terminal. You wandered away with a firm step, without saying a word, but you sharply stopped in the middle of the wide open door, punching in your omni-tool. Your voice couldn't completely hide your frustration.
S: Garrus? Hey buddy! So, is your call thing still an option?! You know, suddenly I've got a hankering for that famous holy three-day drunk that I promised!? ... Great! See you at the Purgatory, in 10 minutes.
As the door closed loudly behind you, a painful uneasiness took possession of my stomach. I felt I wounded you, and the feeling had never been so suffocating and painful.
My afterthought found boldly its way into my head, weakening my attention. I was struggling against my fingers, while the reason tried to convince them to start moving back on the keyboard. I wanted to reach you, but ... suddenly, I began to receive the new reports which definitively gained total control of my focus on.
… Aria used to grant you the quieter coffee table at the Purgatory, just down the bar room. You could drink there, on the house, whenever you liked to. Garrus and you were sitting facing each other, your own bottle of brandy in hands. With a very dry mouth, and a great mind to overthrow any bad thought ...
S: So, old chap! You never struck me as a big fan of dextro-chocolate in the past. May I know, what the hell are you planning to do with the kilo of fragrant dark chocolate that you hide in your armor?!
Garrus in response guzzled the first glass down, pouring himself another shot, soon after. While he was clearing the throat, exclaimed ...
G: To be patient, Shepard! A little while longer! You know that, I have not had enough, to spit out the truth! However, they are two kilos, and that's not all darkChoc...!
Then, he drank again, diligently preparing the next shot. Garrus is a fierce drinker, but usually, it only takes a few drinks, before getting his tongue wagging. You knew that the time to push had already come ...
S: Hey, you're cruel, you know that ... I just love chocolate! So ...?!
Garrus shoved his third shot of dextro-brandy down his throat. Immediately, his scars began to twirl on his face, eloquently messing up his cheek, though in a detached tone, he said ...
G: I heard that Hackett is organizing a meeting with a Quarian delegation. If we'll go there, I hope to meet Tali! I haven't heard from her since before the war. You know ... she is mad for dextro-chocolate, so ...
Garrus, took a long break, to enjoy another shot. He drank slowly, lengthening the look over your shoulder, while deftly avoided your eyes. He struggled hard to remain impassive, even though his scars were dancing on his face shameless, as he added ...
G: Well, I really want to see her again, that's all!
Your mischievous grin didn't cut him any slack. It visibly widened, as you poured your shot, and got it down in one gulp. Your insistent voice, knew how to dig deep within Garrus' turmoil ...
S: Hmm, I see! Do you gonna seduce her with the chocolate, dude? Come on, shoot ... what's your plan?!
Garrus had already downed half his bottle, and his inhibitions had fallen below the alert status. So, Garrus didn't need to be asked twice to answer. Actually, this time he was gloating ...
G: Tali is such a good girl, she is on the ball, and I took liking to her. Then ... Oh, men! She is so loopy broads! You know, I keep wondering, what the hell she hides under that helmet, and ... wow, the thing intrigues me to die for! Well, I'm never been cut out to go steady, Shepard, you know this!
You put your gaze of complicity in Garrus' eyes, as you answered winking ...
S: Oh yeah! It's just a matter of reach and flexibility, right?! So ... anybody got many reasons to be stressed out, I guess!
Garrus burst out laughing, risking of spitting on the floor all the spirit in his mouth. Finally, he admitted in his best self-critical tone ...
G: OK, OK, I like to get it on! Well, it's not a secret, and then ... go our separate ways! But, now it's different! There is a thought which bouncing in my brain for a while. I cast it out, but it comes, more stubborn than ever. More the war goes on, and more that asshole raises its voice!
You were pressed by curiosity. You could not wait to hear with your own ears, what you had sensed long ago. So, you pretended not to understand, saying …
S: I saw, you were acting strange lately! Come on old chap, spit the damn bullet out!
Garrus, quickly drank yet another glass. He still seemed reluctant to speak. But, the alcohol flowed copiously in his blood, confusing the plot of his thoughts. Garrus felt his head like a rubber ball, his brain floating. His blurred vision faded in the heat of emotions, dispersing even the last drop of restraint. Finally, he decided to spill ...
G: If everything goes wrong ... if, by chance, I have to fall, Shepard! Well, of course, I'm ready! However, when I look at Liara and you, I've the feeling that, I missed something great, and ... well, I wouldn't go away, before knowing what the hell it's like to fall in love! Maybe, I'm just dreaming, or, more likely, I'm already too smashed, to know what I'm saying! However, Tali is ... she's the only one in the fucking galaxy, with whom I've got a real craving for figuring it out!
You lifted a glass to the sky, exclaiming in a prideful tone ...
S: Hah, I knew it! You get a massive crush on, old toad! Cheers! Eventually, "someone" will stop to take the piss, once and for all!
Then, you did clink glasses before drinking, as your tone became kind and loving ...
S: Hey, Tali is a very special girl. Get a move on, dude! Call her up, what the hell are you waiting for?! Another beautiful and dangerous pair is coming, whoo-hoo!
However, your broad smile was gradually passing away into a "doubt face", while you did top up your glass again. After drinking in one breath, you loudly slammed your glass onto the table, right under Garrus' nose who winced.
You looked at him straight in the eye, so close that you could touch his gaze. A menacing light ran through your clear eyes. In your voice, no more sweetness, just your intimidating tone, which refuses to listen to reason ...
S: Tali is my friend, remember! And, I care about her a lot. So, don't you dare hurt her, man! If you don't like coming back on Palaven by dint of kicks in the ass! Do you hear me?!
Garrus shivered. He felt too drunk to decide how far you were joking. So, he preferred to avoid any kind of risk, calling back quickly...
G: loud and clear, Commander!
And right after, in a deep voice...
G: Hey, Shepard ... I gonna get serious! ... You, dear sister, don't worry about, I promise. I would die rather than make her suffer!
Your face immediately relaxed into a new smile. You leaned back, while you could not help but give in to the funny temptation, to put Garrus in turmoil. So, your tone was quite indefinite while you added ...
S: OK, buddy, but ... just in case!
Garrus had the distinct feeling that it was time to change the subject. He was really happy to have a booze-up with you. However, your change in plan sounded rather strange. So, Garrus thought it could be a good starting point for conversation, but the question caught you off-guard ...
G: It's likely that I'm too drunk to see sense, Shepard! However, I can't figure me out the reason for this pleasant jar together! You know, I thought you had said that you wanted to spend some quality time with Liara ...
Gradually, the alcohol began to get your faculties blurred. But, the painful discomfort at the bottom of your stomach had not ever gone. You raised your sight over the shoulder of Garrus, slowly sipping your drink. While you answered, staring far away, a bitter sarcasm waved the sound of your voice ...
S: Liara ... who?!
A flash of warm irony lighted Garrus' eyes who in a seasoned tone snapped ...
G: Ohoohh, I knew it! So, you had a row or something! This explains your pretty radical change of plans!
You kept drinking your brandy in small sips, with your eyes focused on a farthest point. You tried to tell yourself that you had to shut up, but your discomfort was still smouldering beneath the ashes, setting your need to talk on fire. The good old Garrus, seemed very willing to listen, and suddenly you realized that, you just wouldn't shut up ...
S: Are you kidding?! We never fight ... because Liara has no time! So, don't call me Shepard, my name is ... "Later"!
Garrus laughed, trying to find a funny answer, to get your spirit up, as he filled for the umpteenth time your glass ...
G: Ouch, so, it's much worse than I thought! Come on Shepard, don't dwell on it! Your charm got swept Liara off her feet. But, she's the more "workaholic" and "sexy brain" blue stuff in the galaxy! So, you got a whole package! And, you should even know that, it's only thanks to Liara's tireless work and brilliant instinct, if we are building the "Big Dude" now!...
You drank in silence, paying attention to every word. Your bottle was quickly reached the last glass, and your self-control had finally stopped bothering with you.
However, the sad unease grew and grew inside your stomach, along with the pressing need to take it out. No smile could find the way of your lips, only a melancholy answer, whispered undertone ...
S: I appreciate your attempt Garrus, but I'm not in the mood to joke! You know, I never imagined being able to love someone so much! Oh, what the hell! I don't know how to explain, dude! ... There's a saying on Earth: "Anyone who has never really loved, has never really lived!" So, I realize that it could be quite difficult to understand the matter for you. Well, long story short ... I feel like shit!
I feel insane if I cannot see her, and ... when she suffers I feel like I'm dying! I have a constant need to watch her smile. To hear her voice which caresses my senses. To feel her enthusiasm which floods me with energy! My chest fills with an ungovernable force when she looks at me with those beautiful eyes, so full of love!
Garrus' brain was floating in an ethyl discomfort, as he was struggling to decode the obscure argument. Luckily, a thought brighter than others found the path of reason ...
G: Look ... it's really quite interesting Shepard, but from where I sit ... you can't take your eyes off of her, that's what!
Actually, you had to admit that the argument sounded pretty complicated by not yet be fully understood. So, in one sense, still open to a wide range of interpretations ...
S: No, it's not the point, Garrus! It's just that ... oh yeah ... I can't!
At that point, Garrus was really drunk, and definitely worried about you! He realized that, you probably were even more drunk than him. However, Garrus felt deeply honored that you were opening your heart so intimately. All that he wanted was to comfort you, and he did his best to play down ...
G: Hey, Liara did something completely insane for you, Shepard! She loves you madly, and you know this! She's just obsessed by her sense of duty, that's all!
Your answer was immediate, and your heartfelt voice made all your discomfort abundantly clear ...
S: Oh, of course I know, Garrus! But, I'm in damn great need of her, man! ... To hold Liara in my arms, and kiss her, and ... lose myself in her! But, Liara ... ah, sometimes ... she seems to be able to let go decades without problems, before showing me that she's in damn great need of the same things!
Garrus' brain continued to work, still in the throes of its ethyl euphoria. Suddenly, his dazed look pierced your eyes, as he popped out his suggestion, getting your mild irritation increasing ...
G: Why don't you try to get her attention?
You were trying in vain to squeeze a little more alcohol from your empty bottle, while you nervously snapped ...
S: What the hell, I've been trying for days! ... You know what?! Our relationship can absolutely synthesize in one simple word Garrus: "Later!"
Instead of laughing, Garrus took a brooding tone, this time. His punch-drunk mind forced him to mumble aloud, for a while. Finally, a mischievous grin upstaged his foolish stunned expression, as with an illuminated tone he said ...
G: Have you tried to make her jealous?
…
… I was dozing off in the chair, leaning to the terminal. When the communicator buzzed, I had a jump. Traynor's high-pitched voice sounded very excited. At first, I didn't even realize, what she was talking about ...
T: Hi Liara, I'm sorry to bother you! I just want to let you know that, you can get my turn to shower, if you like! I no longer need, for the moment. You know, the Commander very kindly allowed me to use her own! Aw wow, what a fantastic shower! And, Shepard is so ... oh, she's always so friendly, and so damn cool! Well, I hope to beat her at chess again! So I'll take it once more! Huh, huh, you know, this leads to that, and ... who can say! See ya'!
L: Th... ank ... you!?
I could barely babble a few monosyllables, though, I was too much awake, anyway! A great storm assaulted my stomach, it suddenly climbed, started kicking my heart. A lump of tears broke my breath, wildly flooding my throat. Teardrops climbing and climbing up, slipping to burn my cheeks.
Until, a raging fire began to grow, filling every fiber, every cell from overflowing. I felt the rage flow like a rushing river which tamed my blood, invading my veins, as my mind gradually went up in flames.
I felt cheated, teased, betrayed! You perfectly knew that, I was jealous of Traynor! I couldn't believe you had done it for real! We both agreed that it was better if I avoided showering in your own cabin, wherever possible because, we didn't want to draw too much attention on our relationship. At the thought that, Traynor had entered into that shower in my place, I was blinded by jealousy, and my mind was no longer able to reason!
I took the elevator with my heart pounding in my temples, and in my veins, nothing but fire! When I burst in your cabin, you were quietly leaned on the desk. You were innocently examining in a data pad, as if nothing had happened.
Before you know it was me, the blue flash lit up in your hands. The data pad grabbed out of your hands, violently crashed against your spaceships' collection. Some of which, fallen noisily to the ground. Without the time to react, you were instantaneously flying around six feet off the ground, wrapped in an intense biotic field.
S: but ... hey!
I was so furious that, shudders shook my armor from the inside. My eyes dramatically widened, while I was staring at you astonished, eager for an explanation. With clenched fists, I tried to stifle my voice, all my unbearable resentment, but in vain. Until, I yelled against you all my fury ...
L: Why did you do, Shepard?! Did you have some spare time for fun?! Oh, I suppose, you've enjoyed the show, haven't you?! And, tell me ... after showering, did you show her even your bed?! Ha, but of course! If the great Commander cannot have what she wants ... the great Commander is authorized to search no matter where! But, I trusted you, and you made me feel like an idiot! Why the hell did you do that, damn it?! I can't believe you did, Shepard?!
I was holding you lifted into the air, perilously close to the ceiling and walls of the room, as I screamed loudly. My anger had not a relief, not even when I dragged you upside down, up to a few inches from the floor, and then back against the ceiling. Only the Goddess knows, how I wanted to throw you violently to the ground! But, you did not seem frightened at all, and this made me even more angry. Your tone was harsh, but full of irony, as you replied ...
S: Hey, you shouldn't call me Shepard! My name is "Later"! And, before you kill me, could you please give me the benefit of the doubt?! Listen ... everybody says that, I know ... my Love, but ... it's not as it seems, I swear!
At that moment, my anger wouldn't listen to reason, but the way as you said, "my Love," looked like a caress on my wounds. I was tempted to let you go, but the image of Traynor in the shower appeared again, like a flash in my mind, to ignite my jealousy once more ...
L: I don't see what you could say to convince me, "Emily Jane!"... I might as well kill you, right now!
You laughed, but you were beginning to worry ... a flash of pain went across your eyes, which ran desperately into mine, although you didn't stop ranting, throwing your bitter sarcasm all over me ...
S: huh, huh, very funny, but cut it out, T'Soni, right now! Really?! Haven't you heard?! Cerberus has lost its leadership in weeks! Oh, the Illusive Man is always very "illusive", but ... he's nothing but a hobbyist compared to my fantastic ... "Elusive Girl"! Come on, put me immediately down!
Your words scratched my regret, but still crashing against my bewilderment. My fury continued to burn like a fire, and I could do nothing but scream...
L: I don't think so, "Emily Jane"! What was Traynor doing here in your cabin, huh?! Seriously, Shepard?! Should I believe that you didn't this on purpose?! Look me in the eyes, and tell me that it wasn't because of our encounter fizzled out!
Your haunting voice retorted any charge in the identical tone. Until, the torment of your grief gushed out like a hurricane in my heart ...
S: Oh, why do you ask this?! ... Jesus Christ, Liara! I've always been here, but you never saw me for weeks! You got to admit, the two of us we hang out only in mission! So, I tried to talk to you, Liara, then I tried to be close to you in silence, and finally I tried to flirt with you, but nothing! All you can say, to my yearning need of you is ... "later"!
Oh, but you're so good at waiting! On the other side, you have a millennium on hand ... two days, one month or one year, what does it matter to you?! Well, I'm sorry Baby, but my sense of time runs ten times faster, and this is a reality that will never change! In any case, I was just trying to catch your eye, and that's all!
Your words dug a deep groove inside me, painfully haunting my regret. However, my sense of duty still had the upper hand on your reasons ...
L: Well, you fully succeeded! You're right, Shepard, I'm always very busy! And ... I am sorry! But, we are talking about dozen of thousands of lives ... maybe the millions! By what right should I think of myself ... about us! When the price of my needs, may give rise in loss of lives and resources, I ... I just think I have no right to ask!
S: Your needs?! Oh shit! Your contribution is indeed priceless, and heaven knows, how much I'm proud of you! But, we also are victims, Liara! Of this terrible war, relentless and senseless! We're just people, and we need love like everyone else, not to succumb, finding the strength to keep hoping. To go on, trying to see ... the dawn again!
You made a pause, during which, your face took on a very sad look. Your tone radically changed, it became touching. You told with me softly, caressing my soul, trying desperately my eyes, with those beautiful eyes that cannot lie ...
S: Look ... I know that I've been an idiot! I'm sorry, and I apologize, but ... I love you, Liara! I couldn't stay out of your life, not even for a second! So, if by chance you're going to leave me ... well, then you really have to kill me, and ... I beg you to do it right now because ... I can't live without you!
I put you gently on the bed, while all my anger was dissolving, like the morning fog, when the first ray of sunshine hits it. A wave of tears was already overflowing on my cheeks, while you quickly got out of bed, seeking me out, with the same sea in your eyes.
Suddenly, I felt so fragile. I was so scared of losing you. My terrific guilt got bigger and bigger in my chest. It was screaming louder and louder, in the middle of my heart.
I knew that you were right! My awareness did nothing but feed my affliction. The fire river in my veins was turning into a torrent of tears, which falling down from my eyes. I hid my face in my hands, and I let myself go. You gently gathered me in your arms, squeezing me against you. You couldn't stop shaking, of love and emotion. Your sweet voice, comforted my anxiety, as your words slowly dispersed all my fears ...
S: Hey, my little Baby Girl! I didn't wanna make you angry! And, more important thing, I didn't gonna hurt you, I swear! ... I feel so sorry! Oh, come on, you can't seriously think that I'd cheat on you with Traynor, do you?!
We are "SoulMates", and you shouldn't forget it so often! I feel really, Liara, in the deepest part of myself. Ours isn't a bond that can be broken! Not because of me, that's sure!
Come on, don't cry, Little One, I love you so much! Why don't you look in my mind? I can show you my memories, so you'll see what I did with Traynor. You'll find out that, we spent the whole evening talking about you!
You know, you were right! She was coming on to me! The situation had become awkward. I had to turn a big red light on, to settle the matter once and for all! Now, you no longer have reason to be jealous of her, at least! Traynor knows that I love only you! I told her that my heart and my life belong to you Liara, and you must believe me when I tell you that ... it will be like this forever.
Your words made me so happy that, my need to cry went up instead to calm it down! I felt back in perfect harmony, bewitched by the sweet embrace of your soul. My heart was going crazy, while it was inseparably merged into yours. At first it ran furious, but then it stopped. Lastly, it started back rushing to cling to your own crazy beating.
I gathered all my love on my lips, which greedily were seeking yours. I urgently needed to merge myself into your breath. I kissed you, my soul glued to your mouth. While our love blazed, burning and warming, I felt as if nothing could keep us away! After an indefinite period, my still trembling with emotion voice said ...
L: Oh, Emy! I love you too! And, my life and my heart will be forever yours ... no matter what! I don't need to look in your mind because, I've seen so much in your heart! Forgive me, my Love, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings! Oh, Shepard! I love you madly, and is not true, that's easy for me! So do I I have a poignant need of you! We'll find every day a bit of time to spend together, from now on, I promise!
You smiled without speaking, picking me up in your arms. You've kissed me softly, as you walked toward the bathroom. You never stopped grinning, even when you put me down, beginning to loosen the clips of my armor, one after another.
The expression on your face got more exciting, moment by moment. I figured to know what you had in mind. So, I played along with you, and in a curious tone I asked ...
L: Emy, I thought that an arousing "peace program," it was part of your big plan for this evening. So, what are we doing to the loo?!
You were continuing to undress me, with your more sexy smile drawn on your face, as you whispered ...
S: Well, I gonna help you remove this useless stuff, Little Heart. You know, it might rust, while I kiss you, and my whole cool move needs to preserve your armor in perfect conditions.
I pretended not to understand, once again, as in the most innocent tone that I could, I added ...
L: But, it's an almost new armor, Shepard. Why would it rust while you are kissing me?
You held me tight in a warm embrace, without answering, while you expertly turned on yourself. In a flash, I found myself in the shower, as you open the water with agility, saying …
S: because I gonna kiss you long, and passionately, in this beautiful hot water. And, I won't stop, until your jealousy will be completely wiped out by all the love I feel for you!
You had finally started to unbutton your uniform, with some impatience, to join me. But, just at the crucial moment, you've stopped suddenly, closing all your buttons and zips. You took a step backwards, while you put your mischievous look into my disappointed eyes, and in a displeased tone you said ...
S: Well, maybe better if I don't! I suppose you have to work!
I smiled at you, with my most seductive face, as I grabbed your hands. I pulled you gently under the shower, wrapping myself in your arms. Slowly, I began to loosen with care all your buttons. My voice was whispering in your ear, in the most intriguing tone that I could ...
L: Hmm ... oh yes, I have to, but ... later!
To be continued ...