[No reaction at first, then, a little belatedly for the surprise she's trying to convey, she tilts her head.
Then, when he introduces herself, she gives a small, polite nod.]
If you would like, you could refer to me as Elaine Felkin. [Because it's her name. She sort of idly wonders if, since she's introducing herself to someone she may or may not be stuck with for a while, she should use her real name, but. Too late.] As you may see, we're now acquainted, and as such my promise has become valid.
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[No reaction at first, then, a little belatedly for the surprise she's trying to convey, she tilts her head.
Then, when he introduces herself, she gives a small, polite nod.]
If you would like, you could refer to me as Elaine Felkin. [Because it's her name. She sort of idly wonders if, since she's introducing herself to someone she may or may not be stuck with for a while, she should use her real name, but. Too late.] As you may see, we're now acquainted, and as such my promise has become valid.