Anaximander set down his own chopsticks and smiled at Orchid. "Trusting yourself to the chef means you get the best, freshest fish for less than it would cost ordering<em>à la carte</em>, and he'll show off recipes and presentations you won't see on the menu. Only do it at a good bar, though. This seems like a fine place, but I smoothed the way a bit anyway."<br/><br/>Turning to Alma, he asked, "How is it that you come to attract so much attention?" His voice was carefully neutral.