"That's all right. You don't have to like her, although she's really not scary." She was effective and impressive, and Stephen liked her commitment and honestly. She certainly didn't invoke fear. "You're assuming that anyone who does this, it's in it for a relationship. Some people aren't."
Stephen nodded, dropping the subject. They could have this discussion at another time and place, possibly when Adrian was in the right frame of mind. He had no doubt that Adrian would see it his way, but that was for later. Stephen stood up, and grinned. "Let's go fly."