"In that case," she began, trailing off for a moment as she threw the menu another look. Addressing the waiter, she continued, "I'll have a carrot cake. I've always wanted to try it."
Letting the waiter take her menu, she turned back to Altair, regarding him with a small smirk. "So, Altair, tell me, what is going on in your life lately?" she inquired politely, absentmindedly running her fingers over the smooth surface of the table.