She almost took offense as she watched him regard the chair before sitting.<em>Had he seen this place prior to my getting here, he would no doubt have left immediately,</em>she thought. Watching as he combed his fingers through his hair, she had to admit, she liked the looks of him. Continuing to smile as she shuffled the cards, she flicked her hair back with a flourish.<br/><br/>"Of course, you may stay! Why would I turn away a paying customer?"<br/><br/>She gave him her most gracious and benevolent look and laid down the cards. "So, my good man, what can I do for you today? A quick reading? A fortune? What say you?" She cocked one eyebrow, the candlelight illuminating her hazel eyes, all as she toyed with the cards at her fingertips.