Sheltered because she's reckless. And she's the baby of the group. They just want her safe. They don't stay because she either scared them off or her brother decides that they're not worthy and he scares them off. But, yes, most of them are not gentlemanly at all.

Well, he doesn't know much about her then, hm? She's not just a pretty face and a little sister. That's part of the facade. She may get a lecture for associating with him later. But she's never been one to listen.

She's young. She likes to do what she wants. Of course, she knows when to work and when to play. She had to grow up fast. She's glad she's piqued his interest. He seems quite interesting himself.

First of all, it's the truth.

Who said she was most levelheaded women? She's grown up with danger. Danger attracts her and she attracts danger. It's nothing she can't deal with. Then again, she can be pretty cocky.

She has her moments, to say the least. But she's always looking for trouble. And if he's looking for it as well, she's a good candidate.

Well, considering what her and her family do, she'll fit into any business that has danger as a prerequisite. How unfortunate that she doesn't know his name.

Hm. She'll keep that in mind. Thomas. Should they ever properly meet, she'll remember it. She's no stranger to telling others a fake name. But he may call her Ariel.

Oh? He seems so sure that they'll meet properly. Is that a promise?

Oh, well, don't she feel something special. She looks forward to finally getting to meet him.

Oh, he has? She's assuming it's all been good stuff. She's been a good girl.

The only brother she has and the only one she could ever want. He gets on her nerves but she loves him.

Well, she's a good girl in the fact that she hasn't caused any problems as of late. But she looks forward to meeting him.

Hey, she has a tendency to be sweet every now and then.

It is probably going to change. She is, in fact, looking forward to causing some trouble.

Then perhaps he should put his money where his mouth is. She's waiting.

But where's the fun in that? She's used to waiting. She had to wait for years to get her brother out of jail. Waiting to meet someone who's got a reputation won't be anything greuling. But it is exciting.

He seems to think plenty of things are fun. In a dangerous sense. Oh, the suspense is exciting. The waiting. The knowledge that it could happen at any moment.

She's got the patience of a saint. Comes with the job. Can't rush anything unless you want to jeopardize it all. Patience is a virtue.

It seems it's a game they've both played before. But she's going to let him call the shots. For now.