That really did sound like a relationship, Iris thought, even if Eve didn't appear to like that word. She hoped the agreement worked out for the best.
Iris tried not to cringe, a little uncomfortable with the praise. "Thank you. But it just made sense to step up a bit when you went on your trip. I never expected Nate to actually make it a thing." When she'd first joined the staff at Taboo, it had been a welcome change after a few boring months at the Ministry. Now it felt like a second home where different parts of her personality could coexist. "But it's been really good so far." She smiled. "I'm just glad I didn't wreck the place while you were gone!"