Andrea smirked at Josh's crude remark, adding in a whisper she knew he would overhear even though he was walking towards the bar - "I don't know - dig or no, I'm not the kind to get on my hands and knees. I prefer to be on top!"<br/><br/>The black woman snickered and tossed her head back, showing off the light brown skin of her delicate throat. She was enjoying herself immensely. Andrea had spent the last few days doing nothing but finishing up her work and studying prior to the conference. She had been putting in 14 hour days and hadn't been sleeping well, as was usual for her before a big event. She put a lot of pressure on herself to be the best at whatever she did, and that required a great deal of work. When she did let loose, like she was currently, it was a big relief.<br/><br/>"But anyways," she said, her eyes flashing as she moved back to the general topic, "I'm not saying that I don't appreciate you dirt-jockeys out there, digging away, doing the hard work under the sun...it's just not for me." She smiled at Kate and nodded to Josh as he returned with another round.<br/><br/>Andrea consciously tried to slow down as she started on her second drink, wanting to keep control of herself. When she drank too much she tended to get aggressive and bitchy, and she didn't want her new friends to see that side of her. She took a pen out of her purse and began to spin it around in her long-nailed fingers, to have something to occupy her hands other than her drink.<br/><br/>"Your house sounds absolutely lovely, Josh," Andrea said, "I'm originally from the States - California specifically. I've never got around to finding a permanent place here - I've just got a small apartment on the outskirts of the city."<br/><br/>She thought of her apartment, the large studio that barely looked lived in. She spent most of her time at work in the university - the apartment was just a place to sleep. Everything there was orderly and organized - it was a stark reflection of her personality.<br/><br/>Andrea shifted on her stool, her stocking-clad knee brushing against Kate's. Andrea muttered an apology and re-crossed her legs, causing her high-heeled foot to brush against Josh's leg in the process. She smiled and looked away, not acknowledging the accidental contact. If her complexion could show it, she would be blushing.