She didn't miss that note of hesitation. She filed it away to be reviewed later, though she sensed that it meant things were much more complicated than SHIELD had assumed. There would be layers to pull back and that would be tricky work with someone as guarded as Maecenas.
She gave him a small smile. "Well, you've never been short on charm," she said, setting down the list and folding her hands in her lap. "It'll be interesting to see how that translates into politics though." She tilted her head. "It seems a shame to weigh your fun loving nature down with something as droll as politics. You must care about this old friend very much." She paused. "Or owe him a very big favor."
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Date: 2013-07-25 04:15 pm (UTC)She gave him a small smile. "Well, you've never been short on charm," she said, setting down the list and folding her hands in her lap. "It'll be interesting to see how that translates into politics though." She tilted her head. "It seems a shame to weigh your fun loving nature down with something as droll as politics. You must care about this old friend very much." She paused. "Or owe him a very big favor."