( She raises an eyebrow at the particular turn this handshake has taken.

Aaah. Mia gently and firmly pulls her hand back toward herself, looking at Ezio through her lashes and offering him a warmer sort of smile. Sincerity? Who knew, there was some in there, but past that... )

You're right. I really should keep it closer...

( She holds it up with her unclaimed hand, hooking one finger around her collar, and... deftly depositing the compass into the only storage she has on her right now.

Her bra. )

... to heart. Thank you again, Ezio. It's my good fortune to run across a man with such good advice in this part of town.

( And after all of this she was really going to need a shower. )