I never thought I'd get a clear answer out of you. It's why I haven't pursued anything. [ He may talk about job descriptions and she lets out a tiny huff of amusement. ] Huh? Pretty sure you have no jurisdiction here unless you're slinking around with a boy's foot.

[ What are you, sheriff? There's a firmness in her voice, as if she's defending herself before he even continues the thought. Of course, it mainly goes with her not wanting to be close with anyone or let them know about her. It would be a shame to just fall by the hands of another so simply.

Elizabeth fastens her button at her cuffs and looks up when he talks about dirty work. There's a bit of a shocked expression on her face, something that makes her snap back fairly quickly - ]

Casting your suspicion on me so soon? Don't worry, I'm not here to gather up a harem of poor saps to take the fall for me. [ Including him. He wants to try and approach her but she's not quite pleased she's being accused of angling anything. That's just the way the chips fell. She narrows her eyes, defying him even when he gets closer. ] Poor choices are all I would call it. No one else was throwing around any ideas worthwhile.