Vincent shook himself out of a brief reverie.<br/><br/>"<em>Oui</em>.  I mean, uhm, yes.  Yes, I would like that very much.  But, and this may be an indelicate question, what if..."<br/><br/>His eyes followed Jaxon for a moment, noting her canine flirtation with Brian.<br/><br/>"Ah, never mind.  If it comes up, we can discuss it then.  In the meantime,<em>la loupe mechante</em>can look after her own interests for a while."