Dorothy, startled from her concentration by a flux of wind and pat on the head, turned to see Paige flee the room. Her questions left unanswered for the moment, she cupped her head in her hands with an uneasy expression and raised shoulders. Was that friendly? Fingers searched through black strands. Did she mean something by it? She didn't feel anything left behind so was it okay? Slowly, she lowered her arms, just as the woman returns to the room.

"I am so sorry dear Sir. I just, have had a stressful day. I just need someone I can rely upon. This is clearly an escalation of something. I don't want to charge forward unless needed."

The intriguing beauty looked at her, again. Dorothy raised her eyebrows. Her heart fluttered with suspicion, yet also some interest. [i]That's it, she definitely wants something from me. I better find out what it is.[/i] Pushing back her chair, she stood and moved to Paige's side. Hand on her chest with some mixture of duty and authority, she said: "Sir, please don't forget my earlier questions. Keeping things legal is on my mind. But if it is appropriate, do you think miss Liu could use a detective for a partner? Simple assistant even? It would be an excellent opportunity to reduce her anxieties while providing me somewhat of an experienced tutor to look up to."

Brushing a loose strand of hair back into its low pony, she grins at the woman. Unsure if this is what either of them really wants, unsure of the outcome, and a little surprised at her own boldness despite the paranoia a partner would inevitably bring about.