"The more you explain, the more scared I get. How about this — let me come stay at your place instead?" The more sincere Winters was, the less Aike wanted to hear. He intentionally changed the subject, dragging out his words: "Oh, I forgot, you're already a married man now!"
"Fiancée." The young man in uniform flushed red in an instant, embarrassed as he corrected himself: "Fiancée."
"And quite the stunning beauty too!" Aike said admiringly.
"Heh." The young man in uniform undid the button at his collar, feigning indifference as he said, "She's alright."
