"I promised her that we are friends first and foremost, and I'm absolutely no danger to the state of your heart," Angelique promised him. She tasted the plum wine -- god, that was delicious -- and leaned forward.

"And... what is the party line on the Will question?" she asked, not wishing to sound too delicate or treat Fin like he was fragile. "You know I'm on your side, whatever it is."