Last I checked. [ So that's one thing off the list. Definitely off the list, since he takes meticulous care in his appearance. Being on the streets had meant he couldn't look weak. And being in finance meant much the same— he's young and too many would doubt his skills at first glance if he wasn't careful.

She draws him out of the cruel necessities with a huff of a laugh. ]

I can tell you now I don't sparkle.

[ Ridiculous. ]

I know where you sleep, you'd think there'd be at least one bite mark already. [ Being his roommate and all, she was the closest. Although: ] Or perhaps I'm saving you for last.

[ To keep his cover, clearly. ]