( She laughs a little after he curses, already moving the claw into position. )

At least for this current path. I'm sure your schemes can continue scheming on every other path now.

( There's a matter of trust to how well or poorly the claw is going to grip, but she paces herself, tapping her other hand on the drop button once she feels she has the claw where she wants it. Down it goes... down... down... around the Heartbreaker... still around it... still... okay, claw comes in... still has it... still... )

You were looking for wine a moment ago, right?

( Her coffee, sitting on the panel of the crane game, is still half full. )

I may have heard there's decent wine over at the Beehive. Want to check it out after Heartbreaker's come home?