Alistair couldn’t say she disagreed, even if she liked to be highly selective about her experiences. It had been a survival tactic, particularly during a time when she couldn’t afford to seek them out, not if she wanted to live long enough to have that luxury. Now she had more than a lifetime’s worth, just as she was sure Jayati did, though Alistair still went into most everything with caution. In any case, she took in the warmth and fondness of the other woman’s smile and hoped to give her not only a new experience, but a pleasant one.
Listening, she glided a finger lightly over the rim of her glass. “Not at all,” she answered, the dulcet tone of her voice revealing nothing more than her sincerity. When she decided to become a Bridge Guard, she understood and accepted the responsibility that came with it. As long as she had the time and the willingness, she was there to help. “Well.” She paused, squinting dubiously, as if re-considering her answer. The subtle turn of her lips indicated she wasn’t entirely serious. “Who will I be partnered with?”