[ Raina smiled in a way that proved yes she knew she was beautiful, but also that she didn't fault him for his floundering. It was nice to hear. She needed to hear it -- a reminder that she wasn't a monster. Not anymore.

Once she got her hand back, she immediately looped her arm through his -- encroaching on his space, getting close, familiar, intimate. ]

Yes, that sounds good. Thank you, Doctor.

[ And she went to wherever he led, setting her purse down once they were there. Raina allowed Chilton to take charge of getting the drinks, and once that was all taken care of, she turned to him fully. ]

So who is Doctor Frederick Chilton? Is he a medical doctor? Has he devoted himself to the greater good of the imPort society?

[ Three innocent questions to put the feelers out and see how much Chilton was willing to share... ]