There was something dangerous about that grin, just like there was something dangerous about what she was suggesting. Just like how dangerous Alyssa could be when she put her mind onto anything, being as smart and headstrong at times that she could be.
And just like how Karl's response could be equally dangerous as well, since he still had no idea what exactly she was thinking. Machines were something that he could easily connect to, and figure out what was wrong and what was going on.
A woman in a towel that was smiling at him like that wasn't exactly his forte.
"I don't think a cold shower is what I need," Karl replied smoothly, still holding her gaze while occasionally looking down the column of her neck and everything above the towel.