"I have a strict policy of only caring about the bullshit of the people I like," Susan said, smiling winningly. She returned his laugh with one of her own. "Oh yes, quite a few ladies in Law Enforcement swear black and blue that you left themblack and blue with hickies and lust after a night in. I'm even inclined to believe a few of them."
Her eyes grew very bright for a moment, and her grin could have frightened an Erumpent. "They do, Adrian. They really do." She quirked an eyebrow delicately, and shot him a half smile across the table. "You know perfectly well you're attractive Pucey, to me and many others. But are you saying, you find me attractive?"
Her eyes grew sad for a moment. "Yes, she is. I only wish she'd been able to..." she stopped and made a wry face. "She does it because she has to I think. I'll never forget what she was like on that day-" she broke off and shook her head. "Hardly good lunch conversation, even if it is about someone as beautiful and lovely as Alicia."
She leant back in her chair and returned his look. "Is that a fact? You're not so bad yourself, you know. Handsome, even."