Oh, victims were so difficult. Diego frowned. "Your poor friend," he said uselessly. "Yes, that complicates things. But if she is irrational as you say, then there is nothing you can do. If she is going to act irrationally, then that is not your concern."
They approached the ice cream shop, stepping into line behind a family of four. Diego glanced down at Lotte, remembering his reason for wanting to see her and feeling a pang of guilt for letting her pay. "Can you not be persuaded to allow me to treat you this one time?"