"We were just discussing settlement business," Satou said, knowing even as the words left his mouth that it was possibly the least convincing lie he'd ever told.
"Settlement business," Jessica repeated, her tone making it clear she didn't believe a word. "At dawn. In your bedroom. While both of you look like you just woke up."
"Very urgent settlement business," Satou added, trying to keep a straight face and failing miserably. "Extremely time sensitive administrative matters that required immediate attention."
"Satou," Lyra hissed, elbowing him. "You're making it worse."
"I don't think I can make it worse," Satou replied. "I think we're past the point of plausible deniability."
Jessica's expression shifted through several emotions, surprise, confusion, and something else that Satou couldn't quite identify. Her hand went to her chest unconsciously, as if something there hurt, though she didn't seem to understand it herself.
