"Oh. Well... there's this other girl," he said, staring down the road where Val had gone. "But she seems to think I'm annoying."
He glanced at Val. "We used to work together. She really nice once you get to know her. Just.. Don't act desperate."
He frowned before shaking it. "Mason Wyatt," he replied. "Thanks for your advice." * * * "I'm a genius of the fashion industry."
He cleared his throat awkwardly before turning away. "Anyway... Nice talking to you, Mr. Rhodes." * * * "Positive."