11-02-2025, 04:30 PM
Cadence smiled. "I did - it is a time for giving, after all," she responded with a casual kindness. She had no reason not to and Cadence was feeling particularly generous today. It was only a coffee, and Cadence found this woman interesting. There was just something about someone who could remain so focused to forget about their hot beverage. Also "pre-project...project" made her hold back a chuckle.
Then Lore introduced herself with an offered hand before she recognized who she was talking to. It wasn't the typical "OMG YOU'RE CADENCE" she usually got. She seemed almost pleased to have recognized Cadence, but it wasn't overbearing - a simple statement of fact, but still polite.
"I am, indeed," Cadence said, accepting the woman's hand. "It's very nice to meet you, Lore. May I ask what it is you're working on so intently?"
Then Lore introduced herself with an offered hand before she recognized who she was talking to. It wasn't the typical "OMG YOU'RE CADENCE" she usually got. She seemed almost pleased to have recognized Cadence, but it wasn't overbearing - a simple statement of fact, but still polite.
"I am, indeed," Cadence said, accepting the woman's hand. "It's very nice to meet you, Lore. May I ask what it is you're working on so intently?"