That's still at least 33 percent too many people around, but Nemesis is doing her best, even if her best involves more than a little awkward, anxious tension in her overall demeanor.

"Yeah. That's why I'm talking pleasure before business. You shouldn't be the one waiting."

And she pulls back a little--looks down again before glancing back up at her with a better smile. "You got a couple hours before the show, right? Maybe we could grab a bite, make a day of it. ...Life's short, right?"