She draws out the how and emphasizes the thoughtful, with a coy little curve of her mouth and a frank gaze interrupted only by the bat of kohl-black eyelashes -- the entire effect is one of very nearly teasing, but as if it's an inside joke between two old and intimate friends. From nearly anyone else, it would seem supercilious: from Phryne, it is merely natural inclination. Taking anything seriously -- particularly something as mundane as meeting a new acquaintance -- runs rough against her nature. "I'm sure she'll love it. You have quite a fine eye."
He's also dressed more fashionably than others she's seen walking about, with his hair slicked neatly down, and a strong-jawed, handsome face. She puts her hand out, with unfettered amiability: between her gloved fingers is an engraved calling card, styled in the best of quiet taste. "Phryne Fisher."
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She draws out the how and emphasizes the thoughtful, with a coy little curve of her mouth and a frank gaze interrupted only by the bat of kohl-black eyelashes -- the entire effect is one of very nearly teasing, but as if it's an inside joke between two old and intimate friends. From nearly anyone else, it would seem supercilious: from Phryne, it is merely natural inclination. Taking anything seriously -- particularly something as mundane as meeting a new acquaintance -- runs rough against her nature. "I'm sure she'll love it. You have quite a fine eye."
He's also dressed more fashionably than others she's seen walking about, with his hair slicked neatly down, and a strong-jawed, handsome face. She puts her hand out, with unfettered amiability: between her gloved fingers is an engraved calling card, styled in the best of quiet taste. "Phryne Fisher."