"You're busy with a troublesome employee. It's me. They'll understand, I'm sure." Elia's response was half sarcastic, half simple amusement. It was easy to figure that she wasn't just a thorn in Kennet's side. Not that the idea of being on Management's bad side was a good thing, but... well. She was notorious for questionable decisions and a complete lack of self-preservation, wasn't she?
"Behaved is correct, past tense included. Haven't I been a good girl, Kennet? You can't seriously expect me to keep it up with no payoff. You know me better than that." The hands that had flirted with his belt moved with more purpose, easily manipulating the leather until it loosened.