Arven chuckled — Miss Kozlova was right that he'd probably prefer another round with the jaguar than some of the conventional class habits that took place around these parts. She probably would too; but she was more practiced than he.

"Miss Backus", he amended obligingly. "And of course I remember your name; you made quite the impression. In a good way", he clarified immediately, aware that she had been really very embarrassed by the whole thing. Arven, on the other hand, found her openness and ambition refreshing.