'-Éclair plotted the excursion.'

 "I-Igna?" 

 "I see no reason why you should cower," he scanned top to bottom, a slight shake of her hand and rapid breathing, "-we're friends, are we not?" his shadow loomed atop, "-unless there's something you ought to say."

 "N-nothing, I was just on a little walk, that is all," she amusedly returned in a fit of panic, "-a little walk, nothing major."

 "How very interesting," he shuffled to her side, "-Gophy and I recently met. My companions are ready for their next toy, how great would it be for you to visit them."

 "Far enough, sir," fired a man across the table, "-intimidation has never solved anything."

 "Look at you," the gaze swapped, "-a gentleman through and through, I see the overcoat and hat aren't much to scowl at. They are made from the finest material," he side-glanced Malley, "-no wonder the lady would be interested."