Claudia can't stop herself from smiling, and for an instant, she looks very much like a predator. Those little changes are so loud to her, his temperature, heartbeat, breathing. "If you'd prefer to have some assistance," she tells him slowly, looking him over, speaking as if this is almost another business dealing, "it wouldn't at all be an inconvenience."

If he doesn't? Well, she won't be offended. But as it stands, she wants to learn more about all the things that make him tick.

"What do you like?"