Liz stared at him for several quiet seconds before laughing softly. "...Thank you."
"You don't know how much I needed to hear that."
She looked toward the floor. "I've lost several major contracts over the past few months."
"Some clients made it clear they expected... sex."
"I refused."
"It's been difficult."
West nodded quietly. "I know its hard but you made the right decision."
She smiled. "I hope so."
She reached for the doorknob and paused one final time. "If my life had been different... If I didn't have a fiancée."
She smiled warmly. "...I think someone like you would've been very hard not to fall for."
West simply smiled back. "I'll take that as a compliment."
"You should," she gave a small wave before leaving.
West watched the closed door for a few moments before leaning back in his chair.
A thoughtful smile crossed his face. "Seed planted..."
...
Beyond the Shadow Reapers headquarters...
Nearly a hundred feet above the surrounding streets...
