“Do you like it?” Basalt asked.
“Oh, okay.” She said. “I was wondering if you were involved with the pupa recruitment thing? I was actually going to request and audience with the Monarche to see if I could help out with the system, when I saw you.” She ground her teeth, embarrassed. “I didn’t mean to confuse you, I just tend to keep my ears everywhere. Sorry, it’s a just a weird habit I have.” She backed up a little more. “Maybe- maybe I should go. I could come back… later.” So dumb! She thought. He doesn’t know you!