Marion wasn't sure whether to be scandalized at his behavior in such a public venue or to be gratified that he'd actually shown interest in her. She settled on a little of both as he continued to treat her as more than an accessory.<br/><br/>However, her elation didn't last long, her eyebrows going up in an expression meant to convey refined incredulity as he proceeded to speak to her as if she hadn't completed her primary educational term, much less gone on to earn an associate's degree. "So she's a magical automaton that can self-repair upon termination?" she asked dryly.<br/><br/>Although, to be fair, such a creation would be an incredible boon to the work of any technician, magical or traditional. The possibilities were utterly staggering, and she couldn't help but hope that he could acquire the specimen and that it didn't go to waste in some cretin's debauched fantasy lair.