[it's the little things. like Verso making sure to pay attention to her, to look her in the eye, and it showed he knew how to behave. at least how to impress somebody and was just another little thing Maria jotted down.]

If I hadn't been impressed by your company then I'd just expect you to keep trying to get me to want to see more of you. Nobody likes a quitter, do they? [and she's the type that likes attention anyway.]

I am a very great friend and a loyal one. [she says in response. for the right people, she wasn't quick to give up on someone and it did seem like Verso was one of those types of people.] And a very fun one. [her hand moves across to stroke over the top of his with a knowing smile. it had been one of those nights, hadn't it? they'd liked each other's company well enough.]