<div align="center"><em>Matilda...speaking with Shawn and Aline in the lobby.</em></div><br/>Tilly liked the way her name rolled off his tongue, and she also liked his smile. He was older than her, but not by a horrible amount, and she'd always preferred older men anyway. When he reminded her that she was new, she nodded and waited for him to continue, although his explanation confused her. He was a hunter, and that struck her as oddly sexy, but when he finished his request, she frowned and tilted her head in innocent confusion.<br/><br/>"I thank you for your interest in me, but I don't understand. Do you want me to show you some of the pictures in the gallery? I can do that right now."<br/><br/>When she heard the smack sound, she turned and was about ready to run to Kunoichi to help when Shawn continued.<br/><br/><em>I expect nothing more than the model...you...</em><br/><br/>That's when she stopped him and held up her hands.<br/><br/>"Whoa...wait. I'm sorry, Mr. Pierce, but I'm just a receptionist. I'm not a model, and I'm sure you'd prefer one of the other lovely models or photographs we have already."<br/><br/>Her heart was pounding like a drum. Surely he couldn't be serious...her? Model? For one thing, she didn't have the tall and lean bodies of most of the girls, and she had no experience whatsoever. Warmth spread throughout her body, and she tensed a bit. She'd seen the pictures, and she couldn't imagine herself posing for pictures like that...tied up, some even with men! No, that wasn't her, although it was flattering to think that he wished to see her like that...albeit a little creepy.<br/><br/>Apparently she liked creepy, though, as her body reacted in a surprising way. She felt her nipples peak against her dress, and she looked to Aline to help.<br/><br/>"Ms. Myobi...should I show him some of the other models? I'm sure you know that I'm not a model."<br/><br/>It was almost like she was asking for help, even though her mind had sudden images of being tied up in those intricate positions with Shawn running his...NO! My goodness, she needed to really reign in her imagination. Before her boss could assist, she left to deal with the girl. She was glad that someone was helping the other employee, but now she was left with Shawn, and the way he looked at her made butterflies flutter about in her stomach. Swallowing, she smiled awkwardly up at him.<br/><br/>"Er...Mr. Pierce...Shawn. I would love to get to know you as well, but modeling...I just don't think you'd enjoy the finished product. I have no experience, and I'm not as tall or slim as some of the other models here. They're all gorgeous. Have you seen all of the photos?"<br/><br/>If he was a regular, then he probably had, but she didn't know what else to say.