A bit of jealousy in that quarter might serve me well--maintain the mystery and whatnot, you know. After all, mystery is the strongest thing in my favour at the moment, given that we've scarcely any chance to deepen our acquaintance, let alone tire of one another.

I don't know. If I were him, I'd--

Well, no sense being fatalistic about it. Perhaps he'll give me more of a chance than I deserve.