Magnanimously, I gestured toward the empty space beside me. Teasing someone immediately can be quite fun, but bringing it up again when they think you were letting them 'live it down' is better.
"I simply thought we should have somewhere private to talk compared to a store with cameras. Really, just talk. I can't imagine you came to find me for anything else."
> Yes, I know I'm failing at holding back my amusement! But look at her, who can resist?! <
Her squinting eyes and clenched jaw followed my gesture to the empty area, then returned to my face with a searching look. The Stash responded to my next movements and the container appeared.
Instead of demanding explanations - or even defending her thoughts - she just nodded. Then started to walk forward with what might have been a bit of humor in her voice.
"Better than somewhere with silly outfits for you to force on me."
"Oh, how could you possibly know what sort of clothing I have stored away here?"
