"But I spoiled your game."
"That game was ruined anyway."
"It was fun," said Ava, taking a fine pull at the drink.
"A nice shindy, m'lady. And far more better than the game they'd have played once they grabbed me."
"But where will we play tomorrow night?"
"Venus is full of places," chuckled Maculay. "Fact is, the evening is young. Wait'll I collect me a fresh shirt; and I'll have to forget the white jacket since it's a mess. But we can see a bit more Venusian Night Life."
"Done!"
Maculay emerged from the dressing room a few moments later. "By the way, m'lady, what's your name?"
"Ava Longacre."
"I'm—"