"...I acknowledge your observations regarding my previous role as a notary. However, may I inquire as to how you have been able to discern this? I find it quite remarkable, almost as if you possess clairvoyant abilities."
Ava rolled her eyes, waving her hand off to the side. "Nope, I'm not like that. You're giving me too much credit there. The thing is...isn't it obvious from the way you're speaking? I must say your speech is so formal. There's no way ordinary townsfolk will be stretching out words the way you're doing, even a fool can be able to tell you're a professional, can't they?"
Ava's last statement made Leios' jaw clench, a muscle in his cheek twitching. He was certain Ava was trying to take a dig at him. Ava glanced at Leios furtively, and when she noticed the expression on his face, she stifled a snicker. Leios' eyes caught the smirk on her face, arousing fury inside him. He picked a fork and stabbed at his peas, dipping it into his mouth with force.
