"In a couple of months feel free to pick him up and find out," she teased, watching Solo watch her boyfriend. She could tell the curiosity pouring off Solo was for Illya, and it made her smile brighter; he was a handsome man, she knew that.

"Take Avi," Sinthia said, offering out his leash and reaching to rub the dog's ears. "I want to ask some questions. Go ahead," she murmured, having to rise to her toes to touch her lips to Illya's cheek. "I'd let you drive but you can't drive my car currently."


When he'd left, even just for a moment, she turned to Solo. "If you want to ask about his tattoos, you should. If you smile like that it can't hurt."