[ Now it's Effie's turn to beam at him. Her pale foundation is thin today so he might even be able to see the faintest stain of pink in her cheeks. Mostly due to the wine, but some of it his compliment and attention. ]

It's so much less than I'm used to working with, but one does what they can to remain presentable no matter the circumstances.

[ Effie walks with her head a little bit higher, a bounce in her high-heeled step. At night it was more difficult to see the strife marring the streets, and she was happy for the breath of 'fresh' air after the cozy and warm restaurant and all the food they had eaten. ]

I don't like to do things half way, and a date is a date.