Taking Out the Trash

Correcting herself for the sake of her image, Aegri stated, "Sorry. I didn't hire an idiot. I hired someone that I found to have acceptable skills and a sharp tongue. Hopefully, they don't disappoint me in those regards."

"That'd be impossible," Ayse stated with casual confidence. "I've promised to do something. So that's exactly what I'll do."

For a moment, the two of them shared stares. 

Her gaze was quizzical and filled with unsatiated intrigue. But a tidbit of satisfaction trickled out as well…

Ayse's gaze was nothing new. The sly grin of his one eye matched the dauntless smile plastered across his face. 

"... How much do you know about me?" 

The question was finally asked. Aegri forced the conversation back to a topic she was determined to discuss. 

Sighing, Ayse replied, "I already told you. Everything–"