Conquest of Paradise

[Wake]

"Unnoticed, Lady Governor? I got to say that for someone that used to sell her body, has a poor service record and the nickname of Full Makeup Commodore, you, definitively do not go unnoticed." The smile in the eyes disappeared, taken away by words, but the one in the lips did not, causing an eerie sensation. "But I can understand your jealousy and difficulty in dealing with the local situation." Leaning back in the chair, looking at Elizabeth's mouth agape, the smile returned to her eyes. Before Elizabeth could stammer a retort, she raised her hands apologetically. "I do understand that I may be out of tone here, but blame it on my upbringing. Murdered family of factory workers do have little time for bullsh**."

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