He pulled away his bandanna to expose slightly pointed ears. "Thank you. My momma thought so too. So, if you're really unhappy with your ride, I could provide some company for the evening."

'He even managed to not sound sleazy,' she thought. 'But no one dominates me outside the house, and the only casual sex I have I'm saving for Clara.' Out loud, "You know, if this trip turns out to be the bust I'm expecting it to be, you might see me again really soon." Her voice had drifted off in a murmur as she imagined this dashing creature putting her up on blacks and giving her a tune...