They're probably buttering us up before they yank the rug out from underneath us, you know how it is.

[ Vex had a very cynical view of their 'savior city', it didn't help that he didn't feel very secure without Mark at his side. He wove his hand dismissively with a careless huff in his breath. ]

Please, have you seen the shelves? I have oodles of choice.

[ And he honestly did, the store was remarkably stocked for a store that never received any shipments. ]

I don't want a romantic wine anyway. I'm done with romance, haven't you heard? No more love for Vexy.

[ He said carelessly as he began to slide his finger along the bottles, searching for another winner. ]